A Family Commitment to SEC
By Jennifer Wall, Communications Specialist Clyde Robertson retired from SEC as a line technician supervisor in the Crewe office after 31 years of commitment to the Cooperative. He worked for W.E. Boyd Electrical Contractors for 10 years, working exclusively on SEC...
Scholarships Availablefor High School Graduates
Southside Electric Cooperative wants to help high school graduates in its service area pay for higher education. The Cooperative’s Southside Opportunity Fund is accepting scholarship applications now through March...
SEC Line Techs Display Skills at Rodeo
Six Southside Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed and judged at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas last fall. The annual event brings together lineworkers from across the United States and other countries who work for investor-owned, municipal and...
Enriching the Lives of Deserving Guatemala Villagers
By Jennifer Wall, Communications Specialist Providing first-time electricity to villagers living in night’s darkness in remote Guatemala had challenges for Southside Electric Cooperative Line Technician Scott Geovannello, but it also. had extraordinary rewards!...
Cooperative Connection: Member Questions Answered
By Jason C. Loehr, President and CEO Q: As many of us in the community are working toward new goals for the year, what are two initiatives or goals that you are looking forward to SEC accomplishing in 2024? We are looking to begin taking action on some of the poorly...
Skeet Shoot Shatters Targets, Previous Fundraising
More teams. More sponsors. More money raised for Southside Opportunity Fund scholarships. Last October’s Southside Opportunity Fund Skeet & Trap Classic was a record-breaking event. The shoot held at Arrowhead Gun Club in Lunenburg County netted more than $25,000...
A Dockside Delight
Bridgewater Bar & Grill in Clarksville, Va., is a casual, family-owned eatery along Buggs Island Lake.
Agricultural Architecture
From chic commercial spaces to outdoor gazebos, ambitious designers and innovative farmers are breathing new life into old grain bins.
Flying High Again
A bald eagle returned to the wild in front of a crowd of nearly 100 onlookers last October at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park.
Before Hot Water Turns Cold
Signs that it’s time to repair, or replace, your water heater January-February 2026 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I tell if my water heater needs repair or replacement? A: We tend to live in the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” school of...