Recharging the Workforce
According to BLS, there will be 7% employment growth for power line workers from 2024 to 2034 — nearly 11,000 job openings per year for power line installers and repairers.
Kids in the Kitchen
Two fun recipes are sure to get your kids interested in the kitchen!
Future on the Line
Southside Virginia Community College is celebrating its Power Line Worker Training School’s 10th anniversary throughout 2026.
The Name Game
A memorable name can turn even the most off-the-beaten-path community into a destination
Nature’s Troublemakers
According to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are the main culprits when it comes to wildlife-caused power disruptions in the U.S.
Ribbon-Ready Efforts
Any Virginian with a special skill or hobby can enter to earn a coveted blue ribbon at the State Fair of Virginia.
Caps, Cameras and Cheers
It’s that time of year again: graduation season.
Dog Days of Summer
See how our readers’ coolest canine companions are beating the heat this season!
Eyes on the Skies
From a small solar-powered station on his back patio, Brad Blase tracks shifting winds, rising humidity, subtle swings in temperature and barometric pressure changes that hint at what may come next.