News

Judge rejects Sotelo’s request before sentencing

The answer was a quick and clear no. Minutes after accepting a plea deal and finding her guilty,…

News

High School Football Notebook: Central High remains undefeated

By Matt Hatfield and Brian Carlton Central High and William Campbell have now met 22 times on the…

Dispatch calendar music in the park

Lifestyles

Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 6

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

COVID-19

Lifestyles

COVID cases on the rise

New data from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) suggests a rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide. However, health…

Central High chronic absences

Education

Lunenburg schools say not to be alarmed at lockdown practice

Yes, it’s likely you’ll hear about a lockdown in all Lunenburg schools this week. But, as the Lunenburg…

Ronald “Ronnie” G. Long Sr. Lunenburg County sheriff

Lifestyles

Ronnie Long Sr. announces bid for Lunenburg County sheriff

A candidate seeking to become the next Lunenburg County sheriff says school safety, a 24-hour police presence and…

Victoria council

News

Where should commercial vehicles park? Victoria council debates

Earlier this year, the Victoria Town Council enacted a new parking ordinance stating commercial vehicles could no longer…

Lifestyles

Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin

The Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7…

Lifestyles

Ag trends announced: Aug. 25

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on August 25: In Virginia, state graded feeder…

Children's Book Festival

Lifestyles

Children’s Book Festival opens registration

The favorite field trip of thousands of Southside Virginia children and teenagers is back for its 10-year anniversary…