VETERANS
Navy pilot flew more than 2,000 hours
Lunenburg resident Oliver Lee Wright, or “Ollie” as he is known to most, was born into a military family moving across the country six times ...
Top Stories
Kenbridge adds drug disposal box
The Town of Kenbridge has added a new service for its residents. With the help of a grant ...
Wedding venues strained by restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline, Gov. Ralph Northam announced an ease of restrictions on outdoor events during ...
Almost a year later, students return to school
Lunenburg County Public School (LCPS) students returned to in-person learning Wednesday, Feb. 24 after close to a year ...
Narrow road blamed for bus accident
A Lunenburg County School bus and a pickup truck sideswiped each another Wednesday, Feb. 24. The accident occurred ...
VETERANS
Town manager is proud to be a Navy vet
Navy veteran Tony Matthews was born in Farmville, grew up in Keysville and now makes his home in Lunenburg County following his military service. Matthews ...
by Crystal Vandegrift.
Lifestyles
VCU Health celebrates Black History Month
This February VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (VCU Health CMH) celebrated Black History Month by telling the stories of several black families that work together ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:56 pm
Lifestyle Main
STEPS earns CARF accreditation
CARF International (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) announced STEPS, Inc. has been accredited for three years for its community employment services including employment supports ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:52 pm
Local
Route 634 closed for repairs
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close Traffic Road (Route 634) in Lunenburg County between Rehoboth Road (Route 622) and the Mecklenburg County line ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:50 pm
Food & Fitness
Seven pallets of peanut butter donated
To honor March as National Peanut Month, the Virginia Peanut Board and Virginia Peanut Growers Association are again teaming with Peanut Proud to contribute peanut ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:48 pm
College
GRASP to provide FAFSA help
GRASP will hold free virtual appointments to help families file the FAFSA to receive financial aid for college. Virtual appointments are available Wednesdays from 6 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:47 pm
Columns
We need to learn to wait
This story is told of two boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:41 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar for week of March 3
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:36 pm
Local
DMV add more online options
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering even more convenient online service options for customers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Customers can ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:35 pm
Local
1.29% of foods exceed acceptable pesticide levels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture once again revealed nearly 99% of foods tested in its Pesticide Data Program have pesticide residues that fall well below ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:32 pm
Local
Lawmakers ban gay panic defense
By Cierra Parks Capital News Service Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban the use of a person’s perceived or actual sexual orientation ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:30 pm
High School
Owen receives national honor
Wallace Owen has faithfully served Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) since 1985, and he is now receiving national-level recognition for that work. Pioneer Athletics, an ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:44 am
CENTRAL
Central football season begins Saturday
Central High School’s varsity football team, which features some key experience, makes its long-awaited return to action this Saturday, March 6, when it hosts Cumberland ...
by Titus Mohler, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:32 pm
VETERANS
Veteran continues to give back daily
Kenbridge native and Vice Mayor Wanda Morrison joined the military at a time when it was not so welcoming to women. At the age of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:31 pm
College
Lancers earn big win in opening series
The Longwood University softball team opened its 2021 season with a 1-3 showing at the Georgia Classic this past weekend that was highlighted by a ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 pm
High School
Kenston Forest football returns this week
It has been a long wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kenston Forest School is making its return to the gridiron this week. The ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:14 pm
Local
New law to collect data on pretrial detention
By Josephine Walker Capital News Service The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation this week that lawmakers said will increase transparency and equity in the ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:55 pm
Local
Lawmakers advance Consumer Data Protection Act
By Hyung Jun Lee Capital News Service The General Assembly is advancing legislation that allows Virginia consumers more protection with their online data, though opponents ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:52 pm
Education
Virginia LEARNS looking for input
A work group appointed by Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane to assess student needs and support Virginia schools this spring and summer as they ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:50 pm
Business
VCU earns gold status for responsible antibiotic use
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (VCU Health CMH) earned Gold Status for the Virginia Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll program. This means the hospital meets specific ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:47 pm
Columns
We should have a personal relationship with Jesus
Have you ever thought about how Jesus wakes you in the morning? I love the thought of Jesus taking my hand, kissing me on my ...
by Mary Simmons, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:45 pm
Education
Seizure safe school legislation passed
The Virginia House of Delegates recently passed Seizure Safe Schools legislation by a 86-13 vote. The bill, also known as the Jamie and Brie Strong ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:44 pm
College
Deadline extended for scholarship
Benchmark Community Bank has extended the deadline for its annual SmartStart Community Commitment Scholarships. Due to widespread power outages experienced by many households following recent ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:43 pm
Lifestyle Main
PSR helps seniors through bad weather
PSR is responding to the two recent ice storms by providing more than 1,000 meals, including 350 donated hot meals from Farmville-based Fishin’ Pig restaurant. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:42 pm
Community Calendar
Community calendar
KVD Events The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:23 pm
Columns
Help us live for today alone
The story’s told of two men who met on the beach. One gentleman was a fancy, well dressed rich businessman and the other a fisherman ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:21 pm
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