Cornhole Tournament a win for players and for charity
The bags were flying in Live Oak as SVEC hosted the ninth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament on May 16. The event raised more than $4,300 for the United Way of Suwannee Valley, which provides vital funding, resources and support to families and fellow nonprofits across Suwannee, Lafayette, Hamilton and Columbia counties.
Celebrating 90 Years of shaping communities through rural electrification
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, another milestone reminds us that some of the nation’s greatest achievements didn’t happen in bustling cities or on battlefields. They happened on country roads, family farms and in rural communities where neighbors came together to build a brighter future.
I’ve always enjoyed celebrating Independence Day, but this year it feels extra special. In addition to the usual hot dogs and fireworks, our nation is celebrating its 250th anniversary. It’s an incredible milestone and one that gives us all an opportunity to reflect on the people, ideas and institutions that have helped shape the country we celebrate today.
Once a storm passes, SVEC crews often work long hours to restore power. It begins with the repairs that get the lights on for the greatest number of people in the shortest time possible. Here’s a breakdown of the steps we take to restore power safely and efficiently. Rapid Fiber, rapid restoration While restoration timelines […]
Your co-opsvec-coop.com The Florida Division of Emergency Managementfloridadisaster.org Learn about hurricane hazards, what to do when a warning is issued in your area and how to prepare for a storm. The National Hurricane Centernhc.noaa.govFollow the path of any active hurricane to determine if the forecast places your home in an area likely to be affected. […]
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is proud to announce two significant recognitions from the 2025 Best of Riverbend Awards, hosted by The Riverbend News. Chosen through community voting across Lafayette, Hamilton and Suwannee counties. SVEC was named Large Business of the Year, and Christy Tuckey, Manager of Communications & Public Relations, was awarded Young Professional...
For over 50 years, teens from the Suwannee Valley have been going to Washington, D.C. on the “trip of a lifetime,” courtesy of SVEC. While in our nation’s capital, these delegates have joined roughly 2,000 other youth from across rural America on tours of some of the finest museums in the world and visits to...
