Rachel Austin, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch

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Task force holds final meeting about schools

In order to fix chronic absences in places like Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties, officials need to address another problem: students dealing with a lack ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:00 am

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Paramedic, Firefighter, Supervisor: Wayne Hoover honored

VICTORIA – Wayne Hoover has spent decades working as a firefighter and paramedic with Victoria Fire & Rescue. Now he’s being recognized for his work, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:09 pm

Lunenburg Animal Control

Shelter in need of supplies?

Over the last three years, as people worked from home, they wanted some company. As a result, they picked up pets from a number of ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:13 pm

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Task force looks at student mental health

Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and teenagers. In their third meeting, the state’s ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 am

Lunenburg County Schools Central High

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Chronic Absenteeism task force looks at family engagement

Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases we’ve seen teachers also not showing up. ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:30 am

NEWS

Will Habitat meet scheduled deadline?

Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June.  In February 2022, the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 3, 2023 2:46 pm

Killing freeze

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Break out the coats. Killing freeze returns Wednesday night.

It might be time to finally break out those fall sweaters and winter coats as a killing freeze is expected to hit this area on ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 1:05 am

NEWS

Coyote problem returns

Lunenburg County has a coyote problem. That part isn’t new. But given that some are starting to show up in more neighborhoods, the Virginia Department ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:30 am

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HEALTH

Medicare enrollment begins next week across region

Medicare enrollment is right around the corner and Piedmont Senior Resources will have plenty of resources to help local seniors make an informed decision on ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:37 pm

Piedmont Health District

Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins

Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold and flu season.  To prepare, the Piedmont ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:38 pm

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