Education
LCPS reverts to virtual learning
The soaring number of COVID-19 positive cases among staff and students at Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) has resulted in the district reverting to virtual ...
Crystal Vandegrift, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
Local
Area sees second winter storm
For the second time this year, snow, sleet and freezing rain left its mark across the Commonwealth on Sunday, Jan. 16 As of Monday, Jan. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, January 20, 2022 8:15 am
COVID-19
Gov. lifts school mask mandate
Shortly after taking office on Saturday, Jan. 16, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed nine executive orders, one lifting the statewide COVID-19 mask mandate in K-12 ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, January 20, 2022 8:00 am
Local
Overdose deaths surpass 100,000
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data that deaths from drug overdose have hit an all time high in the U.S. and experts ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, January 14, 2022 8:00 am
Local
Officials look to clean up town
The Town of Victoria is taking action to keep the town free of unsightly buildings and inoperable motor vehicles. The issue first came to light ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:30 am
Local
Thousands without power following storm
Wet snow and gusty winds have left thousands without power following a Monday, Jan. 3 winter storm that dumped 3.5 inches of snow throughout the ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:00 am
Local
Wage increase largest in years
Jan. 1 will bring a new year and a larger paycheck for millions of Virginia workers. In the new year, Virginia will be among 25 ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, December 31, 2021 8:15 am
Local
Signs installed at BOS request
Transportation has installed pedestrian signs on Mecklenburg Avenue (Route 734) following multiple requests for something to be done about large truck traffic and safety issues. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:15 am
Local
Supply chain issues affecting LCPS
The supply chain issues affecting the nation have hit home in Lunenburg. Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) are having ongoing issues with food supplies for ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:00 am
Local
Student loan forgiveness ending
For millions of Americans with student debt, the pause the federal government placed on loan repayment is coming to an end. Payments are currently suspended, ...