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Eight arrested on drug charges
The collective efforts of law enforcement have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five from Charlotte County, ...
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COVID-19
Vaccine offered for 6 months and up
The Piedmont Health District is now offering the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months ...
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Town discusses traffic on Mecklenburg Ave.
Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors member Edward Pennington has been on a mission to eliminate large truck traffic ...
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Second solar facility proposed for county
Now that the county officials have approved the long awaited and negotiated Red Brick Solar, a second solar ...
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Sheriff’s office warns of scam
The Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of a potential scam targeting individuals in the community. In a ...
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It’s never too soon to prepare for hurricane season
With unpredictable weather and hurricane season approaching, now is the time to start planning for storm emergencies. Hurricanes ...
Lifestyles
Spotted lanternfly quarantine zone expanding
A species of invasive pests damaging vineyards in a few northern Virginia counties is headed south, and state ...
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Rental car scams
For the second year in a row, sticker shock – especially with rental cars – is greeting summer ...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Church and Community Events for the week of June 29
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday ...
Lifestyles
Farm women and youth more likely to be injured in ATV, UTV accidents
Utility vehicles essential for many farm chores should always be sized correctly and used with caution, especially among ...
Lifestyles
Harmful algae bloom in Lee Lake
Potentially toxic cyanobacteria have formed a harmful algal “bloom” (HAB) in Lee Lake (Nottoway Lake) in Nottoway County ...
Food & Fitness
Did you know?
No matter the culture or the cuisine, the heart of many delicious dishes is a solid flavor base. ...
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Additional resources offered for customers who are hard of hearing
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added a new communication device to its service centers to ...
Celebrations
Deputies complete training
Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Timothy Duckworth and Jason Sponaugle recently graduated from the Central Virginia Criminal Justice ...
THE GARDEN MUSE
The Garden Muse — Tip aid with gardening during hot summer months
Gardening in the scorching summer months can be challenging, add high humidity and excess/lack of rainfall to the ...
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Lifestyles
State Fair competitions offer blue-ribbon bragging rights
If you want to win blue-ribbon bragging rights, then it’s time to start working on entries for this ...
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Commodity price trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on June 24: In Virginia, state graded feeder ...
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Angels win district championship
The Lunenburg Angels Girls All-Star Softball Team won the District Championship last weekend and will go on to ...
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Challenges, opportunities discussed at meat processing listening session
Farmers and agricultural experts gathered at a listening session in Buckingham County June 15 to discuss opportunities and ...
The Word
The Word — Keep walking: Take Psalm 23 along for the journey
Life is hard sometimes, ain’t it? Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Ever have moments of despair? Have you ...
A box of love
A Box of Love — A little talk with Jesus brings new clothes to my closet
I woke up this morning as the sun was shining through my windows. I began to thank Jesus ...
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves — Encouraging teenagers to read
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find a way to get your teenager to ...
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Midway operator shares logistics of delivering fair fun
Familiar midway amusements and attractions are brought to the State Fair of Virginia every fall through a massive ...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
When people think about scammers, they often think of “stranger danger” stemming from overseas criminal enterprises bombarding our ...
Lifestyles
Fan Fest set for July 1
By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway South Boston Speedway will host a free Fan Fest on Friday, July ...