Lifestyles
Treasures on the Shelves: Who wants a good beach read?
Our recent heatwave has many of us thinking about a seaside vacation and what’s a better companion that…
Lifestyles
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee had more than a year ago.…
Lifestyles
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Southside Virginia, but across the state. That…
Lifestyles
Branch manager named
Benchmark Community Bank announced a promotion over the weekend. Becka Green will now be branch manager for the…
News
Is a new federal farm bill needed? Local farmers speak out
Agricultural organizations and farmers are urging bipartisan support for a new federal farm bill, currently tied up in…
Lifestyles
Dispatch Community Calendar: week of July 3
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Community dinners, revivals return: Calendar for the week of June 26
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Lunenburg veterans make one final donation to charity
They gave one final donation before the project ended. After several years, the Lunenburg Veterans Outreach and Support…
Lifestyles
James Cameron Bailey: A lesson from the butterfly
Did you know butterflies rest when it rains? When a storm is coming, a butterfly seeks shelter from…
Columns
Mary Simmons: Behold the goodness of Jesus
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O…