by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Jun 10, 2021 | Co-op News, Press Releases
A Craig County resident is the 2021 recipient of the Unsung Virginian Award for his work in promoting aviation, as well as conservation, in his community. Lanier Frantz of New Castle received the award, bestowed annually since 1968 by the Virginia, Maryland &...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | Co-op News, Press Releases
A Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative member has been honored with the Good Samaritan Award for her tireless efforts on behalf of foster children and other children who have been victims of abuse or neglect, or are at risk. Tina Marie Scully of Winchester received...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | May 5, 2021 | Co-op News, Press Releases
The Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives has awarded more than $60,000 in college scholarships to deserving students for the 2021-22 school year. The recipients are students whose parents live...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Apr 9, 2021 | Co-op News
Meeting with community and electric cooperative leaders April 7 in Lexington, Va., Sen. Mark Warner spoke forcefully about the need for greater access to high-speed internet service in rural America. “We’ve got to make sure that we actually get broadband expansion at...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Apr 1, 2021 | Co-op News
Richard G. Johnstone Jr. concluded his 36-year career with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives on March 31. His employment was marked by the longest tenure as member magazine editor (1985-2005) and general manager/CEO (1999-2021)...
