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

A Rare Vintage

A Rare Vintage

Nestled on a hillside on the edge of the Piedmont, Vintage Restaurant & Pub blends its historic surroundings with modern tastes.

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Eastern Hophornbeam

Eastern Hophornbeam

A tree for all seasons  October 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist Despite having four-season interest, Eastern hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)...

Small Communities, Big Opportunities

Small Communities, Big Opportunities

Small-town man making a big impact in his community October 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Brandon White has helped prevent hundreds of hours of power outages with his bird’s-eye view of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative system. A drone hobbyist for...

Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Soft Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies recipe courtesy of Sophia Jennings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1...

Of Light & Magic

Of Light & Magic

Every Halloween, Noel Dickover turns the front lawn of his Centreville, Va., home into a sprawling showcase of beautifully intricate, hand-carved pumpkins, all softly aglow.

For the Love of Art

For the Love of Art

RAAC’s 19th annual Fall Art Tour draws art lovers to Rappahannock County October 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Art has the power to provoke thought and evoke emotion, and it often represents a community’s...