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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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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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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 ...
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The Word: Don’t be limited by the size of the frying pan
Famous coach turned sports commentator, Nick Saban, has a favorite illustration he often uses. He retold this recently ...
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Christmas on the Farm set
A local family is looking to share Christmas fun with the community at the farm they operate in ...
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Park features Cavalry Month next month
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historical State Park invites visitors to Cavalry Month at the Visitor Center on Saturdays and ...
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Input sought on airport solar project
The public will get two more opportunities to voice pros or cons for a community solar project at ...
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Church and Community Events for Dec 4- 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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Drivers should avoid non-essential travel Friday morning
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the region and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and ...
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White to coach new squash program
Hampden-Sydney College announced that it will add Club Squash to its athletic offerings beginning in the 2026-27 academic ...
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Locked in: Fundraiser nets $28,000
While some families’ Thanksgiving traditions include running turkey trots or watching football games, Lunenburg County Animal Control Officer ...
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Solar hearing set for Thursday
A public hearing for the Laurel Branch solar project set for Thursday evening could shed some light on ...
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Benchmark increases semi-annual dividend
Benchmark Bankshares Inc., the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, recently announced the declaration of a semi-annual ...
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Tigers tapped for ODAC honors
Hampden-Sydney College senior wide receiver and team captain Mason Cunningham has been named the 2025 Old Dominion Athletic ...