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‘I wanted to be a giver’ : Singletary finds ways to help Kenbridge

She’s known in Kenbridge and across the area as Dr. Dan’s daughter. And Janie Baugh Singletary is following…

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Burn ban started Thursday across Lunenburg County

It’s about that time of year again. Lunenburg County residents are under a limited burn ban, effective as…

Lunenburg County solar control bill

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General Assembly makes a decision about solar control bill

Del. Richard Sullivan wanted all of us to know we got it wrong. He didn’t actually mean for…

Ripberger

Lifestyles

New books at Ripberger spotlight legendary Black performers

“African Americans and the Arts” is the theme for 2024’s Black History Month. And just in time, there…

News

County patches in to regional radio

Prince Edward County is working on a new radio system, one that connects all departments. From fire and…

Business

Benchmark closes out year with growth

Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, announced unaudited results for the quarter…

cattle prices

Lifestyles

Most cattle prices climb in latest state report

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on February 9: In Virginia, state graded feeder…

Lifestyles

New candidate enters 5th District race

And then there were three. This week, Amherst County resident Gloria Tinsley Witt entered the race to be…

Lifestyles

Better Days offers helping hands

By Regan Standlick  The K-V Dispatch January has been a big month for Better Days, with seven families…

Lifestyles

KFD firefighters honored for service

Members of the Kenbridge Fire Department (KFD) received awards for dedicated service during a banquet at the department…