COVID-19
New variant sparks concern
Local health officials are imploring residents to improve the community’s defensive line against the coronavirus following the discovery of a new, rapidly-growing variant of the ...
Alexa Massey, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch - Page 3 of 16
Columns
Opinion — Making an educated decision
Last Monday, I was making baked chicken for dinner. When the oven timer went off, I pulled the bird out the oven and sliced it ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 1:02 pm
COVID-19
All adults now eligible for boosters
As the state and some local counties begin seeing a rise in coronavirus cases, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized booster shots ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:52 pm
COVID-19
Vaccination efforts continue
As areas in the U.S. are beginning to see rises in COVID-19 cases, the Piedmont Health District is celebrating several successful vaccination events as the ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, November 20, 2021 12:26 pm
Local
Murals add pop of color to Southside SPCA
Fun and lively murals featuring colorful dogs, cats, puppies and kittens now line the walls throughout the Southside SPCA shelter in Meherrin. Local artist Audrey ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, November 13, 2021 7:00 am
COVID-19
Children can now get the COVID vaccine
Children ages 5-11 are now able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, and local kids have wasted no time seeking protection against COVID-19. According to ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:43 pm
Local
Crossroads audit completed
After two rounds of forensic auditing with no unlawful misappropriation of funds found, the Crossroads Community Services Board (CCSB) has finally had its name cleared ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:40 pm
COVID-19
Pfizer authorized for children ages 5-11
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Meanwhile, the Piedmont Health District ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 4, 2021 6:25 pm
COVID-19
Moderna, J&J boosters now available
The health district is observing another week of reduced COVID-19 cases just as Virginians become eligible for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots, ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 29, 2021 2:13 pm
COVID-19
COVID pill authorization sought
The health district and local hospitals are seeing some very encouraging numbers surrounding COVID-19 cases just as the news comes that an antiviral pill for ...