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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 ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Kenbridge adds drug disposal box
The Town of Kenbridge has added a new service for its residents. With the help of a grant through CVS Health and the Kenbridge Police ... Read more
2 days ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Wedding venues strained by restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline, Gov. Ralph Northam announced an ease of restrictions on outdoor events during a Wednesday, Feb. 24, news conference. Beginning ... Read more
2 days ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
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 of the school’s facilities being closed to ... Read more
2 days ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Narrow road blamed for bus accident
A Lunenburg County School bus and a pickup truck sideswiped each another Wednesday, Feb. 24. The accident occurred on Plank Road around 8:30 a.m. while ... Read more
2 days ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
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 ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more