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Registration to begin for Junior 4-H Camp

Registration will soon begin for this year’s Junior 4‑H Camp that will be held June 22–26, at the ...

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Virginia legislators work to curb state and local law enforcement cooperation with ICE

State lawmakers introduced dozens of bills this session that tackle immigration policy; several aligned with a recent executive ...

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Bill would ban toxic cosmetics ingredients

Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is ...

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Bill bolsters school AI safety education

Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management.  ...

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Movie review: ‘Wuthering Heights’

“Wuthering Heights” had me in a chokehold until the closing credits. From the romantic, red-hot chemistry between Margot ...

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Revenues are ahead of forecast by 2.9%

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced last week that January revenues declined 1.4% from the previous January.  On a fiscal ...

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Donation made to Madeline’s House

The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club recently made a donation to Madeline’s House, which is under STEPS ...

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State 4 p.m. burning law in effect

Joining fire departments across the commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) announces the start of spring fire ...

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Hoover named to dean’s list

Andrea Hoover of Victoria was named to the University of Alabama dean’s list for fall 2025semester. A total ...

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Challenges threaten forest management

The Virginia Wood Council is bringing together stakeholders to help find solutions for forest markets struggling with emerging ...

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Supreme Court greenlights redistricting referendum

The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday agreed to allow Democratic lawmakers’ mid-decade redistricting attempt to move forward, ...

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Firefighters, EMS members honored at banquet

Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue held its annual awards banquet Saturday, Jan. 17.  The event was attended by ...

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Community Events for Week of Feb 19th.

The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday ...

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Bill gives injury lawyers new advantage

A bill that would shift Virginia’s legal landscape dramatically in favor of plaintiff lawyers is one step closer ...

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State parks’ campgrounds reopen March 6

Virginia State Parks will reopen its campgrounds for the season on Friday, March 6. Campsites are available for ...

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House passes aid sick leave bill

In Virginia, companies decide whether or not they will offer paid sick days to their employees, because there ...

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Words hurt, use them with caution

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...

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Schools expect increased traffic

 Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) issued a traffic advisory for those who will be traveling in the area ...

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Drought warning advisory issued locally

Several South Central Virginia counties are facing extreme drought conditions and are now under a drought warning.  According ...

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The Word: Learn to love as God wants

Valentine’s Day was Saturday. It’s one of those days where love gets measured in chocolates, flowers and whether ...