Entries by Jessica Smith

Area High School Seniors Earn Electric Co-op College Scholarships

Five high school seniors from the service territory of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative have each received $1,000 college scholarships awarded by the Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. The 2021 scholarship recipients are: William Fugate of Tazewell, a student at Claiborne High School Elizabeth Napier of Harrogate, a […]

Bringing Fiber to Your Home

Powell Valley Electric Cooperative understands that broadband access has become a necessity for many cooperative members.  While the road to broadband can be a lengthy one, Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors is committed to provide broadband services to all members throughout the cooperative’s system.  Based on the direction of our Board, PVEC Fiber, […]

Complimentary Wi-Fi at All Three PVEC Offices

In an effort to keep the communities we serve connected to the online resources they need, Powell Valley Electric Cooperative is pleased to offer a complimentary Wi-Fi hotspot at all three PVEC offices.  Individuals can access the internet from the safety of their vehicles by choosing the wireless connection named “PVEC Public Wi-Fi”.  To obtain […]

Powerful Careers Essay Contest

The need for skilled workers in the energy field has never been greater, and electric cooperatives hope that post-elementary school students will emphasize that as part of a new essay contest. The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives is sponsoring a “Powerful Careers” contest for schoolchildren of electric cooperative members and the 1.3 […]

Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest

Cooperative Living magazine is accepting entries for its 19th annual Youth Art Contest, which is designed to showcase the best work of the youngest members of electric cooperatives.  The theme for this year’s contest is “How My Pet Makes Life Better.” Entries should reflect young artists’ conception of that theme. The contest is open to […]