Meherrin fireworks

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Annual fireworks light up the night

Saturday continued a longstanding tradition in Meherrin, with the 38th annual fireworks celebration taking place. Residents parked at…

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First candidate declares for McGuire’s seat

The seat hasn’t even officially gone up for grabs and yet we have our first candidate. On Tuesday,…

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Tigers get $1 million pledge for athletics

Hampden-Sydney’s athletics facilities could soon get an upgrade, thanks to the Kirk family. John “Bill” Kirk III and…

Kenbridge July Jubilee

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Kenbridge July Jubilee returns with new parade

The Town of Kenbridge will be celebrating the July Jubilee a little differently this Independence Day season. Usually…

Dispatch calendar music in the park

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Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of July 10

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

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5th District primary results certified

We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on…

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Lancers headed to Paradise Jam

The Longwood men’s basketball team is headed to the Virgin Islands this fall. The Lancers will headline this…

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Good looks to outlaw abortion

On a Thursday where abortion was a topic of the presidential debate, it was also a focus for…

Education

Tigers makes Princeton Review list

The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton…

Juneteenth Jubilee

Lifestyles

Jubilee celebration honors history-makers

An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee had more than a year ago.…