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The Little Pig That Could

The Little Pig That Could

Electric cooperative CFO’s daughter, 9, writes debut book May 2025 by Mark Thomas, Contributing Writer When young Kaylee Lynn Bullock met Esme, a spirited black piglet...

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A Time for Trees

A Time for Trees

Throwing positive shade onto summer gardens May 2025 by Scott Burell, Contributing Columnist I’m a pushover for great small trees. They create microclimates, providing cool shade where there was once only hot, blazing sun. They also serve as focal points, specimens...

Making the Best of May

Making the Best of May

Some of the grass seems to be turning green. And the birds are everywhere up on the wooded lane.

Tips to Beat the Energy Peak

Tips to Beat the Energy Peak

When your electric cooperative talks about “beating the peak,” it is a call to action for energy consumers to reduce their electricity use during periods of highest demand.

Five of a Kind

Five of a Kind

Shenandoah Valley bluegrass band has been entertaining for 45 years May 2025 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer When you’ve been in one of the Shenandoah Valley’s most popular bluegrass bands — Five of a Kind — for 45 years, it’s inevitable that people will approach you to...

Smart Medicine

Smart Medicine

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a computational tool to speed up the creation of new disease treatments.

The Other Side of the Meter

The Other Side of the Meter

Electrician changes paths following career camp May 2025 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Chessa Trimble, a journeyman electrician well into her chosen career path, had driven daily past the Electric Cooperative Training Center near her home in Palmyra, Va., and...