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Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Mother Nature tends to have a mind of her own. Utility power lines are constantly at risk from severe storms — particularly fallen and overgrown tree limbs, which can lead to power outages. It’s estimated that 50% of outages can be attributed to overgrown vegetation, which is why electric co-ops regularly trim and maintain their local systems.

‘The Flight Of The Bumble Bee’

‘The Flight Of The Bumble Bee’

A queen wakes up in spring after a long winter nap. After finding a place to call home, and enjoying a breakfast of flower nectar and pollen, she starts laying eggs, which will turn into bumble bees.

A Trail Of Two States

A Trail Of Two States

In the summer of 2020, Cole Jensen’s friend, Matt Sullivan, approached him with an idea: He wanted to visit every state park in Virginia.

Closing the Book on Illiteracy – SNEAK PEEK

Closing the Book on Illiteracy – SNEAK PEEK

Smithfield Foods, in conjunction with the DeGood Foundation and other state and local partners, has brought singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the county, home to many Community Electric Cooperative members.

Into the Blue

Into the Blue

Trooper makes history as first Black female appointed Area 44 commander