Director Election Petitions Available in Rockingham
A new year means a new calendar of critical deadlines for candidates for the co-op’s board of directors.
Changing Lives ‘Forever’
Tim Wright and Luke Swanson were SVEC’s representatives who spent more than two weeks with a Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives’ group in Guatemala.
Welcome to Community Solar
Community solar fills the gap for members who cannot afford, or logistically cannot accommodate, panels at home.
Aerial Trimming Takes Off in January
SVEC uses the services of Aerial Solutions Inc. to cut right-of-way in areas that are difficult to reach with ground crews.
SVEC Hosts Future Lineworkers
The cooperative’s Winchester office opened its doors to about 40 students for its first “Day in the Life of a Lineworker” in October.
From Jet-Setter to Porch-Sitter
My experience with checked baggage has been this: The baggage always takes its own trip and never arrives when I do.
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
Veggies Dressed Up
Upgrade your vegetables with these easy and timeless recipes from 1969.
Ninety Years Strong
Two electric cooperatives celebrate a shared legacy of service May 2026 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Ninety years ago, bringing electricity to rural areas required more than wires and poles. It took determination, cooperation and a shared commitment to improving life...
Hungry Eyes
Who said pets don’t know dining etiquette? These furry (and feathered) guests are patiently waiting for their turn to be served.