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

Community Roots

Community Roots

Charles “Charlie” Cawley and his wife, Jane, aren’t just tree farmers. They are also the creators of holiday memories.

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A Nature Oasis

A Nature Oasis

Welcome to Virginia’s new 100-acre National Botanic Garden, powered by Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative.

National Pet Month

National Pet Month

National Pet Month is observed annually during the month of May in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the many benefits that companion animals bring to people.

Pirate Ships in Northern Neck

Pirate Ships in Northern Neck

Boaters cruising Lodge Creek in Callao — an unincorporated community east of Warsaw in rural Northumberland County on Virginia’s Northern Neck — may have to do a double-take if they get anywhere within viewing distance of Dan Corder’s house.

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Opportunity

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Opportunity

Botetourt is planning to hold the Girls’ Fire Camp again this year at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville to inform kids, especially young girls, about the option of a future career in fire rescue, and possibly to get parents interested in volunteering or becoming career employees.

The Industrial EVolution

The Industrial EVolution

Battery-electric trucks, forerunners of an electrified future, and they are already running daily routes in Southwest Virginia.

For The Love Of Matthew

For The Love Of Matthew

Matthew was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Williams syndrome. The disorder is characterized by varying levels of intellectual disability, unique personality characteristics, distinctive facial features, and a slew of cardiovascular problems.