WEB FEATURES
The latest news outside of the pages of Cooperative Living.
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Thinking Big: ‘Hanging On to Every Word He Says’
Buckey, a remote-controlled bucket truck that pops wheelies, talks with a twang, and can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour, appeals to students in a fun and interactive way.
USA Today honors Virginia’s Sinkland Farms
October 2024 by Jane W. Graham RIVER, Va. — A joyous atmosphere surrounds Sinkland Farms here after national recognition as one of the best pumpkin patches in the country. “Sinkland Farms has won 3rd Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation and 6th Best Corn Maze in the...
NRECA President Has Faith in Co-op Future
September 2024 by Molly Christian, NRECA GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Electric cooperatives face swiftly rising demand, a tough regulatory environment and a quickly evolving grid. But they are up for whatever comes their way, NRECA President Tony Anderson said Sept. 5 at the...
Careers Dedicated to Service
Richard Johnstone and Howard Scarboro receive Electric Cooperative Leadership Awards
Do you know about the Roanoke Black Cardinals?
Mercer’s passion for rocks and gemstones began as a child. He says one of his earliest memories is taking an empty chocolate candy box that his father gave his mother for Valentine’s Day, and filling it instead with colorful rocks found in his Cape Cod, Mass., hometown.
Craig Botetourt Rail Trail Project Moving Forward
The Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by Virginia’s new Office of Trails.
Fire Ants Are Marching Westward in Virginia, driven by a changing climate
Fire ants were first detected in Virginia in 1989 at a golf course in Hampton. They stayed in Southeast Virginia until 2017.
Lineworker Appreciation Day
There is no debate amongst anyone that lineworkers across our nation deserve appreciation for their dedication. Their jobs are difficult and often dangerous.
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.