Local
Newton named economic development director
Lunenburg County has hired a full-time economic development and planning director. Taylor Newton, a Lunenburg native, will fill the position previously held by Glenn Millican ...
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Firefighters hone skills in practice burn
Members of the Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department spent Sunday afternoon, April 18, training and practicing several firefighting skills. ...
Firefighters honored for service
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department was unable to hold its annual awards banquet ...
Vehicle strikes cow
The Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident involving a cow that had been struck on ...
Central falls to Riverheads
Central High School finished its football season Friday evening with a 4-3 record after a 56-7 loss to ...
Local
Crossroads seeks funding, addresses complaints
Crossroads Community Services Board Executive Director Dr. Susan Baker addressed the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors Thursday, April 8, seeking $53,000 in funding, all the ...
by Crystal Vandegrift.
Education
Kenston Forest honor roll
Kenston Forest announces its third quarter honor roll and AR Reading honors. Second Grade Head of School All Academic List with Honors: Lottie Henshaw, Madison ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:06 pm
Education
KFS students earn scholarships
The Three Arts Club of Blackstone awarded $1,000 scholarships to two Kenston Forest School seniors, Camille Bacon and Ariana Mannino. The club president, Joy Hogg, and ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:03 pm
Food & Fitness
Home baking continues to rise
Home baking escalated during the pandemic, and it continues to be on the rise. From renovation projects to gardening, the coronavirus lockdown sent many consumers ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:00 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar for week of April 21
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:56 pm
Columns
Jesus doesn’t require perfection
Perfection. According to my MacBook, perfection is “the condition, state or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:48 pm
COVID-19
Cases up as vaccine eligibility lowered to age 16
Just as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to all Virginians age 16 and older, the Piedmont Health District is experiencing a noticeable increase in coronavirus ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:23 pm
Local
Campaign urges motorists to minimize distractions
Whether it’s answering a phone call, interacting with passengers or finishing breakfast in the car during your morning commute, distractions are a daily occurrence for ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:54 am
Local
It’s cleanup week in Kenbridge
The Town of Kenbridge is having its annual cleanup week this week. The town is offering free trash and debris pickup. Things that need to ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:52 am
Business
Centra celebrates National Volunteer Week
Centra Southside Community Hospital is recognizing its volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 18-24. “We value our dedicated volunteers 365 days of the year, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:51 am
Local
VSP looking for Victoria man
The Virginia State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a convicted sex offender who has failed to re-register on the sex offender ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 19, 2021 12:49 pm
Food & Fitness
Home baking continues to rise
Home baking escalated during the pandemic, and it continues to be on the rise. From renovation projects to gardening, the coronavirus lockdown sent many consumers ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:45 pm
Local
FOIA bill allows some access to criminal investigation records
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service A bill allowing the public access to limited criminal investigation records will go into effect in July, along ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:35 pm
News
Lawmakers amend bill banning guns in state buildings
By Christina Amano Dolan Capital News Service Virginia legislators recently accepted the governor’s substitute to a bill banning firearms on and near Capitol Square, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 3:39 pm
Education
Lunenburg libraries reopen
The Lunenburg County Public Library System has reopened, with an adjusted schedule. The schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 2:23 pm
High School
Chargers to take on undefeated Gladiators
The Lunenburg Central Chargers will travel to Greenville to take on perennial state power Riverheads High School in the Region 1B Championship Friday, April 16 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:15 pm
High School
Central golfers advance to state
The Central High School golf team won the Region 1-B Championship Monday, April 12 at the Manor in Farmville. Central had a low score of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:12 pm
College
Lancers take two of three from UNCG
After Longwood swept both games of Friday’s doubleheader 2-0 and 9-6, UNCG blocked a three-game series sweep with a 10-3 win in the Saturday afternoon ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:14 pm
Columns
Jesus has a plan for you
I am reading the 23rd Psalm at church Sunday. Do we really know what we are saying when we read the scriptures? Do we know ...
by Mary Simmons, Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:25 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:22 pm
Columns
Getting back to the heart of worship
Food for thought — Today your demeanor, your words, your actions, your attitude will all speak volumes about what you know, what you believe, what ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:19 pm
Education
Moody, Hamlett win art contest
Two Lunenburg County Public School students were recognized for winning the 2020 and 2021 VSBA Art Contest at the April 12 Lunenburg County School Board ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:18 pm
Local
Group to award 35 grants in 30 days
Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) will award 35 grants in 30 days during the month of June for environmental improvement projects. The 30 in 30 Green ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:51 am
News
Solar company files appeal over decision
The applicants of Lunenburg County’s newest proposed solar farm were dealt a blow last month when the Planning Commission tied in a vote to decide ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:45 am
Local
Loss of machinery and tools tax may cost thousands
The Virginia Loggers Association (VLA) is requesting Lunenburg County to exempt logging businesses from certain taxes, potentially costing the county approximately $70,000 in lost revenue. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:44 am
COVID-19
LCPS to begin plans for next school term
Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) looking for parent input regarding interest for in-person and virtual learning options for next year. According to the school system ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:42 am
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