Lifestyles
Treasures on the Shelves: Come put a poem in your pocket
April is National Poetry Month. It encourages booksellers, libraries, poets, publishers and schools to promote the importance of…
Lifestyles
Offering ‘A Sense of Place’: Eldridge Bagley prepares for new show
When Lunenburg County artist Eldridge Bagley began painting in 1973, he didn’t need to search for inspiration. He…
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale sets spring concert schedule
The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. in…
Lifestyles
The Word: It’s ‘much more gooder’
“For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Now if I live on in the…
Lifestyles
Dr. Witherspoon: Perilous Porch
A farmer in his mid-fifties had been operating his tractor for half an hour when he suddenly developed…
Lifestyles
Dispatch Church and Community Calendar
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
AARP warns of IRS scams
Tax season isn’t just about filing returns; it’s also prime time for IRS impostor scams. According to the…
Lifestyles
A Box of Love: The Blessing of Jesus
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O…
Lifestyles
Treasures on the Shelves: A story of good books and sunshine
As we begin the spring season, we see growth and renewal symbolized by the color green. April 22…
Education
Students get prepared
One of the most important parts of dealing with an emergency is being prepared. And the Commonwealth Regional…