Local
Truck traffic limited says VDOT
Following citizen concerns about large trucks passing through Mecklenburg Avenue in Victoria at a high rate of speed and a request from the Lunenburg County ...
Top Stories
Blackstone native visits LCPS
Caroline Coleburn, reporter for WTVR CBS 6, and Blackstone native, visited LMS Media Production Classes and students interested ...
County making way for new business
A project that county officials hope will bring more industry to the area has moved a step further ...
Pain at the pumps
With summer ending and fall coming, consumers historically see a drop in gas prices. However, this fall, drivers ...
Driver strikes tree
A Fed Ex driver escaped with minor injuries following a single vehicle crash on Red Level Lane on ...
COVID-19
More than 50% of Piedmont now vaccinated
With cases continuing to slow over the last week, just over half of those eligible in the Piedmont Health District have now been vaccinated against ...
by Staci Bridge.
Local
Fall food and fun fest scheduled
The Meridian Waste Lunenburg Landfill invites Lunenburg County communities to visit the facility located at 45 Landfill Rd., Lunenburg, and enjoy the Fall Food & ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:10 pm
Columns
Column — A surprise
“I have a surprise for you.” These are the words my dad told us one day when we came home. I can’t remember how old ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:09 pm
Education
LCPS bus drivers recognized
Lunenburg County Public Schools recognized its bus and car drivers during National School Bus Safety and Driver Appreciation Week Oct. 18-22. Drivers were given treat ...
by Staci Bridge, Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:04 pm
Columns
A BOX OF LOVE: Alpha and omega
Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and His redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the First, and I am the Last; and ...
by Mary Simmons, Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:02 pm
Local
Centra recognized by AMA
As half of health care workers report burnout amid COVID-19, AMA acknowledges achievements that improve joy in medicine. Centra was among 44 healthcare organizations recognized ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 7:14 pm
Local
Craig graduates from boot camp
Derrick L. Craig Jr. graduated from Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina on Friday, Oct. 8. Derrick was one of over 500 young ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 21, 2021 7:15 pm
Local
Church and Community Events for the week of Oct. 20
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events to ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:00 am
Local
Tractor pull draws thousands
The Victoria Fire and Rescue’s Truck and Tractor Pull was held Saturday, Oct. 9, drawing thousands of people to Lunenburg County. The event was a ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:27 pm
COVID-19
COVID pill authorization sought
The health district and local hospitals are seeing some very encouraging numbers surrounding COVID-19 cases just as the news comes that an antiviral pill for ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:13 pm
SVCC
Student discovers her time to shine
Like many college students, Darleen Ferguson has exciting plans for her future. But unlike many of her classmates, Darleen has already overcome the challenges of ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:29 am
News
LCPS teacher cycles for cure
Kenbridge Elementary School Teacher Mark Roncinske has just completed a monthlong challenge for a good cause. For the entire month of September, Roncinske cycled his ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:15 am
Local
Crossroads audit results released
After being presented with the findings of Phase 1 of the Crossroads Community Services Board (CCSB) forensic audit, the CCSB Board of Directors has approved ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 11, 2021 7:14 pm
Local
Towns vote to change elections
The Towns of Victoria and Kenbridge, like many other municipalities in the commonwealth, have voted to move their elections for mayor and council members to ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, October 2, 2021 12:16 pm
Local
Almond to lead health district
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced Dr. Maria Almond, M.D., MPH is set to begin her role as the new Piedmont Health District ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, October 2, 2021 12:03 pm
Church & Community
25th Pastoral Anniversary celebrated
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church celebrated the 25th Pastoral Anniversary (1996-2021) of Rev. C.L. Hobbs Jr. and First Lady Jean Hobbs on Sunday, Sept. 19. The ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 6:04 pm
Local
Geology presentation at Sailor’s Creek
Are you fascinated with rocks, like gem stones, quartz, arrowheads, meteorites, etc.? Have you wondered about the giant boulders that are the size of cars ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 6:01 pm
Local
Cooperative CEO to retire
Southside Electric Cooperative stated current President and CEO Jeff Edwards has announced his retirement, effective July 2022, closing a 37-year career at electric cooperatives in ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:58 pm
Local
Early arrival of autumn colors
Autumn leaf watchers, be advised. The fall foliage colors in Virginia may peak by the third week of October this year – about a week ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:56 pm
Columns
Column — Act like a follower of Jesus
In… not of. Church folk often talk about how followers of Jesus are to be in the world but not of the world. What exactly ...
by Rev. J. Cameron Bailey, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:55 pm
KENSTON FOREST
Kavaliers move to 5-0
The Kenston Forest Kavaliers football team moved to 5-0 after their victory 50 to 42 over the visiting South Hampton Academy (SHA) Raiders. The Kavaliers ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:50 pm
Recreation
Soccer tournament held
Southern Virginia Soccer Club and Kickin’ It For Kyler Foundation teamed up to host a soccer tournament Sept. 12 at the Mecklenburg County Soccer Complex ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:49 pm
News
Airport provides boost for county
Each month, pilots fly into and out of the Lunenburg County Airport, making the small rural airport an economic engine for the county. “Airports, in ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:12 pm
Victoria
LOVE sign design approved
The Town of Victoria is one step closer to having a LOVE sign. “A preliminary design has been agreed upon, but we need someone to ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, October 1, 2021 5:08 pm
KENSTON FOREST
Lady Kavs grab two wins
This past week the Lady Kavs were on the road for two tough conference matches. Last Tuesday, Sept. 21, they defeated Isle of Wight 3-1 ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 1, 2021 3:52 pm
COVID-19
FDA approves third COVID-19 shot
Once again, Virginia residents will need to roll up their sleeves to prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. On Friday, Sept. 24, the Federal ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, October 1, 2021 3:12 pm
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