Local
Kenbridge Fire Department hosts training class
The Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department hosted a basic pump operations training for several area fire departments Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9. Firefighters trained ...
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Truck and tractor pull planned
The Victoria Fire & Rescue Truck and Tractor Pull is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, at the Victoria ...
No injuries reported in accident
The Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-car accident around 10:29 p.m. on Friday, May 7, on ...
Kenbridge Fire Department hosts training class
The Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department hosted a basic pump operations training for several area fire departments Saturday and ...
Historical Society working to preserve law offices
The Lunenburg County Historical Society has undertaken the process of preserving two historic law offices located on the ...
COVID-19
Northam lifts VA’s mask mandate
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has lifted the state’s universal indoor mask mandate and announced Virginia will soon be easing all social distancing and capacity restrictions ...
by Staff Report.
Business
Wells to retire from Farm Bureau after 26 years
Darlene P. Wells, a native of Kenbridge, will conclude her 26-year career with Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company in June. She will step down ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:31 pm
Local
Mental Health Awareness month is here
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:29 pm
Local
Tyler supports hospital week
The week of May 9-15 has been designated by Gov. Ralph Northam as Virginia Hospital Week. The week celebrates all health care workers who improve ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:27 pm
Food & Fitness
Strawberry season has arrived
Strawberry season is here, and farmers are eagerly welcoming guests and their strawberry-picking buckets. “Consumers can expect a good fruit load on the plant, with ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:25 pm
Education
Top students recognized
Kenston Forest School Head of School Lori Bacon recognized the top three honor graduates of the seventh grade Friday, April 30. The three students will ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:23 pm
Education
KFS names king and queen
Kenston Forest School was unable to have a homecoming court and prom this school year, so KFS presented the Kenston Forest School Class of 2021 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:14 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar for the week of May 12
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, May 13, 2021 1:09 pm
Lifestyle Main
Delta Kappa Gamma holds virtual convention
The Virginia State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its first-ever virtual state convention April 24. Attendees from the local Delta Alpha ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:07 pm
Education
Central High recognized as a ‘100 best’ school
Working in Support of Education (Wise), a national educational nonprofit, announced the 2021 ranking of its “100 Best Wise High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” April ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:06 pm
Columns
God see through our disguises to our heart
Disguises can work well. Dolly Parton once lost a Dolly Parton Look Alike contest to a drag queen. Charlie Chaplin failed to even place at ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:02 pm
Education
Cafeteria staff recognized
Victoria Elementary School honored its cafeteria staff Thursday, May 6, for all the hard work they have done this school year. Cafeteria staff made sure ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:26 pm
Education
NAACP honors teachers
The Lunenburg County NAACP presented the Lunenburg County Public School System with two commemorative plates Wednesday, May 5, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Shown ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:03 pm
Local
Vehicle owners could see higher tax bills
Commissioner of the Revenue Liz Hamlett said vehicle owners in Lunenburg County could see an increase in personal property tax bills that are due on ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:42 am
Local
Baker removed as Crossroads executive director
After six tumultuous years, Crossroads Community Services Board Executive Director Dr. Susan Baker has been removed from her position with the organization. The news comes ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 7, 2021 1:58 pm
Columns
It’s time to plan for pickles
As gardening season is here, I urge you to grow a variety of vegetables for pickling. Going beyond cucumbers can lead to delicious, crisp pickles ...
by Katharine Wilson, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:17 pm
Education
KFS crowns May Day royalty
Kenston Forest School hosts an annual May Day program each year. Last year, the program was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, KFS continued the ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:10 pm
College
Two Lunenburg students honored
Two Lunenburg County students recently received Good Citizen awards from the William Taylor Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Hailey Chicorz of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:07 pm
Lifestyle Main
May is National Stroke Awareness month
A stroke happens when a clot or rupture interrupts blood flow to the brain. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die. There are three types of stroke: ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:03 pm
Columns
Remembering my Mother’s love
What is a mother? A mother is a person who has love in their hearts and gives her children her all. Mothers kiss and hug ...
by Mary Simmons, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:00 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar for week of May 5
KVD Events 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. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:58 pm
Columns
Strain and press to reach other folllowers
“You can’t have a filet mignon lifestyle with a hot dog work ethic.” Ouch! Read that quote again. This quote has been floating around on ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:56 pm
Education
Virtual Virginia gives students more online class options
As this unconventional school year comes to a close, many public school districts in the commonwealth are announcing students will have the option to enroll ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:47 pm
Local
House fire under investigation
The Victoria Fire and Rescue and the Kenbridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Poorhouse Road Sunday, May ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:42 pm
Local
Community pool to open Memorial Day weekend
After being closed last summer following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Victoria Town Council announced last week that the Victoria Community Pool will open this season. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:09 pm
Local
Supervisors to hear Red Brick Solar’s appeal
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear an appeal for the proposed Red Brick Solar project at its Thursday, May 13, meeting. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:45 pm
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