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How does the Poultry Co-Op work?
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative launched. Now the question is how does it work? How do farmers join, who runs the operation and what is the process to get eggs to market? After last week’s announcement, The Dispatch talked with a number of people involved in the Co-Op, to paint a clearer […] The post How does the Poultry Co-Op work? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Victoria Fire Department celebrates achievements
They paid tribute to Rodney Newton. After 17 years, Newton announced his retirement in February from Victoria Fire and Rescue, during the group’s annual banquet. Members were recognized for their achievements in 2023 and Lunenburg County Clerk Gordon Erby installed the new officers. But the theme of the evening was to honor Newton’s years of […] The post Victoria Fire Department celebrates achievements appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Sales tax bill passes. What does that mean?
A request by Prince Edward County has opened a door for Lunenburg as well. For several years, Prince Edward supervisors have been asking the Virginia General Assembly to give them the ability to raise the sales tax by 1%, with the money going to fund renovations over at Prince Edward Elementary. On Monday, Feb. 26, […] The post Sales tax bill passes. What does that mean? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Big South seedings set: Where did the Lancers land?
The seedings are set, the games are scheduled and now we know what the Big South Men’s Basketball Tournament will look like. Held this year on the campus of High Point University in High Point, North Carolina, regular season champion High Point (13-3) will have a bit of a home field advantage. As for the […] The post Big South seedings set: Where did the Lancers land? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
High food prices? Blame Suez
The global connectedness of agricultural trade means international disruptions eventually affect farmers, and the U.S. economy in general. Terrorist acts against shipping vessels in the Red Sea and low water levels in the Panama Canal are two major obstacles hindering the movement of U.S. agricultural exports. These result in increased shipping costs and delays, influencing […] The post High food prices? Blame Suez appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Tyson replacement found? Regional Poultry Cooperative launches
When Tyson Foods closed its Glen Allen processing plant back in May of last year, it hurt 55 farmers in 13 counties. It also hurt a number of small businesses, all of which worked with the operation. You fix that by finding a Tyson replacement, something to help fill the gap for those affected in […] The post Tyson replacement found? Regional Poultry Cooperative launches appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Teachers Association highlights Oliver
The Lunenburg-Nottoway Retired Teachers Association continues to spotlight its membership. During the month of February, Florence Marie King Oliver of Crewe was spotlighted. Oliver graduated from Nottoway Training School in 1949. Upon graduating from Hampton Institute in 1954, she spearheaded her professional career in 1954 teaching math at Sussex County Training School. Later, while traveling […] The post Teachers Association highlights Oliver appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
No, ICE won’t release detainees
No, detainees from Lunenburg County won’t be released, even if ICA Farmville closes. Multiple officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made that clear when The Dispatch reached out over the last week. We had asked because over and over, that has been something people have expected, feared and requested. That last part came due […] The post No, ICE won’t release detainees appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
New federal rule will hit EMS budgets in Lunenburg, region
This one’s going to be hard for EMS budgets to absorb. In fact, if this federal rule gets enforced, EMS (emergency medical service) agencies in Lunenburg County and all over Virginia will be forced to change the way they operate. It might heavily impact their finances – and have an effect on patients. The issue […] The post New federal rule will hit EMS budgets in Lunenburg, region appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
‘50 years of service’ : Dennis Hudson offers help to his community
For most people in and around Kenbridge, the name Dennis Hudson goes hand in hand with the town’s fire department. The 70-year-old Hudson is a key part of the operation, having handled virtually every role possible at some point over the last 50 years. Hudson was honored on Saturday, Jan. 27 for his 50 years […] The post ‘50 years of service’ : Dennis Hudson offers help to his community appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Scammers target county residents
The phone calls have started across Lunenburg County. Over the last few weeks, residents have been contacted by people pretending to be the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Each time, they claim the resident owes back taxes and give a variety of ways for them to pay. To be clear, this is a scam. It’s tax […] The post Scammers target county residents appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
New federal rule will hit EMS budgets in Lunenburg, region
This one’s going to be hard for EMS budgets to absorb. In fact, if this federal rule gets enforced, EMS (emergency medical service) agencies in Lunenburg County and all over Virginia will be forced to change the way they operate. It might heavily impact their finances – and have an effect on patients. The issue […] The post New federal rule will hit EMS budgets in Lunenburg, region appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Community Calendar
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 CommunityCalendar@ KVDispatch.com. MARCH 1 CHICKEN DINNER — The Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fried chicken dinner on Friday, March 1, running from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. […] The post Dispatch Community Calendar appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Tigers win ODAC, look to NCAA
“Who we got?” That was the question that echoed around the Tiger Inn Monday afternoon, as Hampden-Sydney players and students wanted to know which team is coming to town on Friday night for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight year, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers are heading to the NCAA Division III […] The post Tigers win ODAC, look to NCAA appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
International connections help Lunenburg County farms
A nationwide project can offer some help to Lunenburg County farms. Matt Fimon is proof that an agricultural background isn’t a requirement to make his mark advocating for the industry at home and abroad. As chair of American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers, he has been traveling around the U.S. to gain perspective […] The post International connections help Lunenburg County farms appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Feeder cattle climb, corn and soybeans drop
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on February 23: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly 1.00 to 13.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales mostly 5.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter cows mostly 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Wheat new crop .10 higher. Corn mostly .12 lower, new crop mostly .04 […] The post Feeder cattle climb, corn and soybeans drop appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
College reaches national achievement
Hampden-Sydney College received some good news late last week. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the school for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Hampden-Sydney is ranked as one of the top six […] The post College reaches national achievement appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
AARP warns about check washing
One of the oldest scams around involves a criminal getting hold of one of your checks and forging the payee and the amount. Usually this is done by “washing” the check with chemicals to remove the real information you have written on it. Today, with access to new technologies, criminals are “cooking” checks by creating […] The post AARP warns about check washing appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Briefs: New homes on Tidewater? What closed Court St.?
In Victoria, if one property owner has his way, there will be some new homes built at the old mill site, The Dispatch learned. This is at the corner of Tidewater Avenue and W. 6th Street. Now here’s where the Victoria Town Council comes in. There is a piece of town property that runs through […] The post Dispatch Briefs: New homes on Tidewater? What closed Court St.? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Roof repairs needed: Victoria council looks to fix damage
It’s going to cost several thousand dollars to not just repair the roofs but clean up damage done at both the Victoria Police Department and the Victoria High School building. That was the news Victoria Town Manager Rodney Newton brought to the council’s Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting, as he outlined both the cost and need […] The post Roof repairs needed: Victoria council looks to fix damage appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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