News
Project aims to help farms grow
Small family farms in Lunenburg County could get some help, thanks to a recent grant. The money, given…
Lifestyles
A WISE program helps local farm women
Farm women from Prince Edward, Cumberland, Charlotte, Lunenburg and 22 other counties converged in Central Virginia late last…
Lifestyles
Centra Southside welcomes first baby of 2024
The first baby of 2024 has officially been born in this region. On Friday, Jan. 5, Farmville’s Centra…
Education
Students have new scholarship opportunity
High school students in Lunenburg County have a chance to get some extra money to help with college…
News
Report reveals grim future for fire, EMS services
A recent state report, commissioned by the General Assembly and prepared by a workgroup of fire and EMS…
Education
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…
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…
News
Tammy Mulchi becomes District 9 State Senator after election win
The roads flooded, the power went out and allegedly at least one tornado passed through the area. But…
News
How will new laws affect county?
When the calendar turned to 2024, several new laws took effect across the commonwealth. So how do they…
News
Investigation continues into stabbing
One person is dead and another faces charges after a stabbing that took place Sunday afternoon in Rice.…