absentee task force
Task force holds final meeting about schools
In order to fix chronic absences in places like Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties, officials need to address another problem: students dealing with a lack ...
Rachel Austin, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
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Paramedic, Firefighter, Supervisor: Wayne Hoover honored
VICTORIA – Wayne Hoover has spent decades working as a firefighter and paramedic with Victoria Fire & Rescue. Now he’s being recognized for his work, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:09 pm
Lunenburg Animal Control
Shelter in need of supplies?
Over the last three years, as people worked from home, they wanted some company. As a result, they picked up pets from a number of ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:13 pm
absentee task force
Task force looks at student mental health
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and teenagers. In their third meeting, the state’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 am
education
Chronic Absenteeism task force looks at family engagement
Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases we’ve seen teachers also not showing up. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:30 am
NEWS
Will Habitat meet scheduled deadline?
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June. In February 2022, the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 3, 2023 2:46 pm
weather
Break out the coats. Killing freeze returns Wednesday night.
It might be time to finally break out those fall sweaters and winter coats as a killing freeze is expected to hit this area on ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 1:05 am
NEWS
Coyote problem returns
Lunenburg County has a coyote problem. That part isn’t new. But given that some are starting to show up in more neighborhoods, the Virginia Department ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:30 am
HEALTH
Medicare enrollment begins next week across region
Medicare enrollment is right around the corner and Piedmont Senior Resources will have plenty of resources to help local seniors make an informed decision on ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:37 pm
Piedmont Health District
Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins
Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold and flu season. To prepare, the Piedmont ...