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The latest news outside of the pages of Cooperative Living.
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Back at the Helm
James Guy returns as EBA Southern Chapter president November 2024 by Marin Sanders, Staff Writer When James “Jim” Guy II joined Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative as general counsel over a decade ago, he brought a wealth of legal expertise to the cooperative and its...
To Transform Trash Into Treasure, a Modern Tech Company Turns to an Ancient Recipe
August 2024 by Jim Morrison, Virginia Mercury In 2022, RISE, the Norfolk-based nonprofit that creates challenges seeking innovative solutions to the climate crisis, issued a call for new approaches to dealing with mud, the spoils of dredging. Virginia’s Middle...
University of Mary Washington Students Studying Loss of Shark Tooth Island
August 2024 by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Think back to being a kid, and imagine how cool it would have been to find a shark tooth in the sand. One island in Virginia with a collection of those fossils from the ocean’s top predator may be gone in a matter of...
Electric co-ops to test long-duration batteries
Virginia’s smaller, more rural network of electric service providers is the latest group to test the waters of long-duration battery storage as it awaits an infusion of funds from the federal government.
Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail meetings draw both fears and fans
The proposed trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by state officials. It would run for 26 miles on a former rail bed. Proponents say it will help the local economy, while opponents have raised concerns about safety and maintenance. October 2023 by...
Growers reaching back to soil steamers
Steam generators can be used to heat crop soil, killing or deactivating harmful elements such as nematodes, fungi and viruses, and it’s a viable alternative to the use of chemicals and fumigants.
Efforts to extend broadband being stymied by railroads
Electric co-ops that have been trying to lay broadband fiber have been met with resistance from railroads when they must cross train tracks, company executives and state lawmakers say.
Bedford County a Hot Spot for Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Bedford County’s geographic and ecological characteristics provide an ideal habitat for the lone star tick, the species found to cause alpha-gal allergies.
Careers Dedicated to Service
Richard Johnstone and Howard Scarboro receive Electric Cooperative Leadership Awards