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Small Town Charm

Small Town Charm

Virginia’s Cape Charles celebrates Independence Day July 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In 1880, Cape Charles, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, consisted mainly of wetlands and a few farms. But that soon changed. According to the town’s website, in 1882, U.S. Rep....

Finding Her Thrill on Blueberry Hill

Finding Her Thrill on Blueberry Hill

Mecklenburg County, Va., farm thrives during summer July 2025 by Michelle Greene Dean, The Delmarva Farmer Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative member Candy Rose of Bracey, Va., enjoys growing blueberries and keeping her farm neat and clean, but she says it’s the...

Keeping Your House Energy Efficient

Keeping Your House Energy Efficient

Savings tips for older homes July 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I improve the efficiency of my older home while keeping its charm? A: I love old homes. The details and craftsmanship have always drawn me to them. The features of older homes...

Framed & Fabulous

Framed & Fabulous

Check out these fun snapshots showing some shady characters!

Super Sleuth-The Pollinators: Nature’s Heroes

Super Sleuth-The Pollinators: Nature’s Heroes

May 2025 - Calling all Super Sleuths Every bite of chocolate that you eat starts out as seeds in a pod on a tree called Theobroma cacao. Its name translates to “food of the gods.” The white flowers of the tree are small and complex. There is only one tiny pollinator...

Co-op Author is at it Again, With Kids Book on Lineman Careers

Co-op Author is at it Again, With Kids Book on Lineman Careers

June 2025 by Victoria A. Rocha, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association When people retire from a job, plaques or farewell parties are typical parting gifts. Co-Mo Connect’s Danny Wood got a starring role in a new children’s book when he called it a career...