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Council OKs new water, sewer rates
This story has been updated – Jan. 5, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. Beginning with the February 2026 ...
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New laws include minimum wage hike
As the calendar turns to 2026, many area residents who make minimum wage will see a raise coming ...
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Measles case confirmed after recent exposure
The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the Central Region of the state ...
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County looks to increase tax levies
With rising costs and the need to fund county services, schools and capital projects without draining its reserves, ...
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Man arrested for arson in domestic dispute
A Lunenburg County man was arrested on several felony charges in connection with a recent fire and domestic ...
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Cold wreaks havoc on car batteries
With winter now officially here, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the ...
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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ underway
As the holidays approach, Virginia is again enhancing it holiday driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement as part ...
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Harsh flu season expected
The U.S. could be in for a “severe” influenza season in which flu vaccines offer limited protection, a ...
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Treasures on the Shelves: This year provided excellent non-fiction reading
The end of the year for librarians and book lovers usually includes a review of our favorite books ...
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Hearing held on airport solar plan
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors meeting notably included a public hearing on a potential solar lease at ...
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Movie Review: The Housemaid
Based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel, “The Housemaid” is a twisted, campy thriller that is sure to leave ...
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Ruff family establishes scholarship
The family of the late Sen. Frank Ruff Jr. has established a scholarship in his memory to continue ...
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The Word: Shine as God wants you to
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation isn’t just one of the best Christmas movies ever made — it’s one of ...
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Great Christmas stories for children
December is filled with opportunities to make magical memories, particularly for families with young children. Christmas commands a ...
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Measles exposure reported at Wagon Wheel Cafe
State health officials are investigating a measles exposure in Central and Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Department of Public ...
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Chamber presents holiday awards
The Lunenburg County Chamber of Commerce recently awarded ribbons to the winners of its annual house judging contest. ...
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Two schools earn Distinguished rating
If parents, students and educators in Region 8 could compare the Virginia Department of Education’s School Performance and ...
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Virginia’s fire season ends
During this year’s fall fire season, which ran from Oct. 15 to Nov. 30, the Virginia Department of ...
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Farmers address public misconceptions
Consumers and policymakers are forming strong opinions about food, farming and agriculture, often without a farmer’s voice adding ...
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World Meditation Day is Dec. 21
On Dec. 6, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously proclaimed that Dec. 21 would be recognized thereafter ...
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Edgerton, Macy, Veloso, Bentley discuss ‘Train Dreams’
Netflix’s “Train Dreams” is one of the most underrated, beautiful films of the year. Based on the novella ...
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High Bridge to host First Day Hikes
High Bridge will host two First Day Hikes beginning at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 1. Both hikes begin ...
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Schools implement plans for snow days
With recent winter storms blanketing Southside Virginia, area public schools have been forced to close or otherwise alter ...
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Church and Community Events for Dec 18- Jan 17
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday ...
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A Box of Love: A cry of awe
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...