Lifestyles

The Word: I want a cookout

An old preacher a long time ago while I was in college suggested keeping track of however many…

Lifestyles

Mulchi appointed to Senate boards

The Senate Committee on Rules met in Richmond last week to choose lawmakers and citizens for a number…

Flat Rock Gym Victoria

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Flat Rock fills a need: Jackson’s facility helps children in Victoria

When Dawn Jackson moved to Victoria, she wanted to make a couple changes. First, she left behind a…

Dispatch calendar music in the park

Lifestyles

Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of April 24

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

Ag awareness

Lifestyles

Ag Awareness Days come to Central Virginia

Over the past two weeks, the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted a number of students…

Lifestyles

Wheat, corn prices drop

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on April 12: IN VIRGINIA, state graded feeder…

Civil War Movie Review

Lifestyles

Movie Review: Civil War

Even with a title like CIVIL WAR, writer/director Alex Garland’s latest blockbuster isn’t as political as you may…

South Boston Speedway

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Speedway set to host second daytime racing event

South Boston Speedway will host its second daytime racing event of the 2024 season and will feature all…

Richard Speights Memorial Golf Benefit

Lifestyles

Memorial golf benefit held

The Richard Speights Memorial Golf Benefit was held over the weekend, with funds going to support Lunenburg County…

Lifestyles

Mike Wilson: It’s time to ‘borrow’ some words

Sometimes, there are certain words you need in a conversation. As a linguist and foreign language teacher, I…