Wired For Success: How an REC Scholarship Sparked a Teen's Career

At just 19 years old, Kemp Davis has already found his calling — climbing poles, restoring power and serving families in the same community he proudly calls home. A recent graduate of the Power Line Worker Program offered by Southside Virginia Community College, Davis now works as an apprentice lineman with REC, the company that helped make his journey possible.

 

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REC Expects to Give Back about $8.1 Million to Members

Because REC is a not-for-profit, when there is money left over after paying all expenses involved in providing safe and reliable electric service, your share of that money is assigned to you in the form of cash-back capital credits.

 

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REC Lineworkers Shine at Gaff-n-Go Rodeo

REC lineworkers delivered a strong showing at the 21st Annual Altec Gaff-n-Go Rodeo held May 16–17 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell.

The Gaff-n-Go competition is the only event of its type held in Virginia. The name Gaff-n-Go refers to the “gaff,” a metal spike that lineworkers attach to their boots to help in climbing wooden utility poles.

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July Events

JULY 4
Beaverdam July 4th Parade
Hanover
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

JULY 16
Madison County Fireman's Parade
Madison
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

JULY 18
Madison County Fair
Madison
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

JULY 26
Caroline's Promise School Supply Drive
Caroline High School
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

JULY 30
Warren County Fair
Warren County Fairgrounds
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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REC STORIES

REC has named Chris Lybolt as the Cooperative’s Senior Director – Hyperscale Data Center Electric Infrastructure Design & Construction.
REC has named Melody Peace as the new Director of Finance. In her role, Peace will lead REC’s financial processes, ensure compliance and identify oppo...
With support from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and funding through The Power of Change, a new chapter in affordable housing began Tuesday, ...