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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 ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
1 day ago by Alexa Massey.
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 ... Read more
4 days ago by Alexa Massey.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Benchmark celebrates 50 years
The Town of Kenbridge recognized Benchmark Community Bank at its regular Town Council meeting on Sept. 21. A resolution was presented to Mike Walker, former ... Read more