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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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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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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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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 ...
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U.S. 360 crash kills Rice man
A Rice man died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County. According to Virginia State Police ...
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AARP tool provides look at communities
The newly released AARP Livability Index is designed to help residents and community leaders better understand how well ...
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Livability: County in the middle of AARP results
A new AARP Livability Index shows Lunenburg right in the middle of counties nationwide with a 44 overall ...
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The Word: Pleasing God is what’s important
This time of year reminds us how hard we try to keep people happy. We stress over getting ...
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Statue honoring Johns unveiled
Nearly 75 years after Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout protesting the conditions at the Robert Russa Moton ...
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Deputies take part in Cops for Kids
The Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) took part in Cops for Kids Sunday, helping spread holiday cheer and ...
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AARP warns of holiday scams
The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it’s also a prime ...
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS for Dec 12-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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GED learners recognized
Southside Virginia Community College recently celebrated the achievements of 31 GED graduates during a special commencement ceremony recognizing ...
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Farm Bureau pays tribute to Jenkins
The agricultural legacy cultivated by J. M. “Jerry” Jenkins of Blackstone is rooted in the success of Virginia’s ...
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Women face unique mental health challenges
Women from across the region gathered Nov. 17 for a candid and uplifting conversation about mental health, identity ...
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Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’
The second part of the “Wicked” film, “Wicked for Good,” was always going to have giant silver (not ...
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Hunter safety should be top of mind
With about a month left for general firearms deer season, the Department of Wildlife Resources wants to remind ...
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A Box of Love: An anchor in a raging storm
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...
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Nutrient management training
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training ...