A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

2025 Fairs & Festivals

2025 Fairs & Festivals

Across Virginia, these fairs, festivals and travel destinations are putting out the welcome mat … and you’re invited!

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Where Life is ‘Just Peachy’

Where Life is ‘Just Peachy’

Welcome to Fruit Hill Orchard in Palmyra, Va. August 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer “Just peachy” perfectly describes life at Fruit Hill Orchard in Palmyra, Va., from July 2 until shortly after Labor Day. That’s because it’s peach season, and there are peaches...

Steering Toward Savings

Steering Toward Savings

Five ways to protect your automotive investment August 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Between inventory issues and climbing interest rates, buying a vehicle can be quite an ordeal, making it an investment worth protecting. Today’s vehicles require less...

A Love for the Outdoors

A Love for the Outdoors

Certified arborist protects environment while ensuring system reliability August 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Dreams can come true. Kolby Corrigan found his dream job about six years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Introduced to forestry while studying...

Life’s a Peach!

Life’s a Peach!

August 2024 Peach Lemonade Concentrate recipe courtesy of Abigail Stuart, Fruit Hill Orchard Ingredients: 3 cups very ripe, peeled and thinly sliced peaches 2 cups lemon juice (bottled or freshly squeezed) 3 cups sugar Directions: Purée the peaches then bring the...

Plugging Into Knowledge

Plugging Into Knowledge

A guide to electric vehicle ownership August 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift as some consumers are making the switch to electric vehicles. At first glance, electric vehicles offer numerous...

If You Build It, They Will Come

If You Build It, They Will Come

Making a window feeder for home birdwatching August 2024 content courtesy of StatePoint Media Very few things are more relaxing than the fantastic sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress...