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‘Your country needs you’
Your country needs you. That the message delivered by District Court Judge Norman K. Moon as Red Hill held its annual Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, May 10. They came from across the region. Residents of Prince Edward, Cumberland and Charlotte counties all made it clear they want to be citizens. Moon reminded those applicants and others […] The post ‘Your country needs you’ appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
School district earns designation
Every year, the Virginia School Boards Association holds a training program, one designed to help officials in each district learn about school finance, managing budgets and building open communication with the county staff. Not all groups have people make it through the program. This year, only five school districts did, including Lunenburg County, Fredericksburg, Greensville, […] The post School district earns designation appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of May 29
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. JUNE 1 FARMERS MARKET OPEN — The Kenbridge Farmers Market is open now for the 2024 season, running from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 1. The […] The post Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of May 29 appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Make your own path, graduates challenged
You’ve always got a choice in life. That was part of the message delivered by Lunenburg County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Stanislas at Central High’s graduation. Speaking on Saturday, May 25, Stanislas pointed out that this group of graduates has had anything but the “ordinary” experience when it comes to school. “You have navigated […] The post Make your own path, graduates challenged appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Work continues on old STEPS property in Victoria
The main building isn’t in great shape. When they gathered together for a Tuesday, May 14 meeting, that was how Victoria Town Manager started the conversation with council on the work being done at the former STEPS property. Work continues in the Town of Victoria on the Industrial Development Authority project, the old STEPS building. […] The post Work continues on old STEPS property in Victoria appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Poorhouse Solar gets extension from Victoria Town Council
Back in May 2021, the Victoria Town Council signed off on a specific solar project. This was for a facility located at 2188 Poorhouse Road, with a conditional use permit given to 6th Street Solar. There were some conditions attached for Poorhouse Solar, however. The conditional use permit was given at the time for a […] The post Poorhouse Solar gets extension from Victoria Town Council appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
First quarter results announced
Benchmark Bankshares saw positive and negatives in their first quarter results. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank reported net income of $3.2 million for the first quarter, or $0.72 per share, compared to $4.5 million or $1 per share, for the first quarter of 2023. The report showed that net interest income decreased […] The post First quarter results announced appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
AARP warns of home repair scams
Spring has sprung and with warmer weather comes home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking for homeowners in the market for spring repairs. AARP officials warn that contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and leave them with shoddy workmanship, unfinished projects, or even damage to their homes. […] The post AARP warns of home repair scams appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Where does the Kinex project stand?
By Nate Pentecost The K-V Dispatch When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of The Dispatch staff more than once over the last few months. And Kinex Telecom President James Garrett has an answer. It’ll be finished with a two-year timespan. Garrett says his company’s efforts […] The post Where does the Kinex project stand? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dayton wants to serve her community
Mary Dayton just wants to give back to her hometown. Having grown up in Kenbridge, she left for college, attending Virginia Tech before moving back to Lunenburg County after graduation. Then three years ago, she moved back to the Town of Kenbridge, where she’ll be serving as its newest town council member. Back in April, […] The post Dayton wants to serve her community appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Kenston golfers finish a stellar season
The Kenston Forest Golf Team just wrapped up an excellent season this month, putting together a VCC Conference record of 31-3 and 32-4 overall. The Kavs then won the Conference Championship, contested at the Cardinal Course at Ft. Gregg-Adams. The match team was composed of Will Johnson of Blackstone, Ben Hite of Kenbridge, Kelsey Carter […] The post Kenston golfers finish a stellar season appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
News Briefs: Repairs at Victoria High, Memorial Day and MORE!
REPAIR WORK CONTINUES ON VICTORIA HIGH We also have an update on the repair project for the old Victoria High School. A total of $21,645 has been raised by the capital fund drive, town officials say, with donations still coming in. This is to help pay for roof repairs. And enough was collected that it […] The post News Briefs: Repairs at Victoria High, Memorial Day and MORE! appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of May 22
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. MAY 22-MAY 24 SPRING REVIVAL — Mt. Gazerine Baptist Church, located at 3606 Kenbridge Road in Blackstone, will hold a Women of God three night Spring Revival from […] The post Dispatch Church and Community Calendar: week of May 22 appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Town budget needs more work
There hasn’t been a final vote taken yet on the Town of Victoria’s budget. And for that, you can thank a problem with the water bill. Late last month and earlier in May, the Town of Victoria issued a proposed budget notice of $2.42 million. That’s what ran in The Dispatch and what was announced […] The post Town budget needs more work appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Price of steers, corn fall across Virginia
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on May 10: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly steady to 9.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, steers mostly 10.00 lower and heifers 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly steady to 6.00 higher. Wheat new crop .34 higher. Corn mostly […] The post Price of steers, corn fall across Virginia appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised
Don’t try and pet the bears. That’s the first suggestion issued by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. As we head toward the summer months, Wildlife officials say we’ll see more bears in Lunenburg County. The biggest problem with that happens when some residents decide it’s a good idea to walk right up and try […] The post Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Republicans hear from state delegation
The Lunenburg County Republican Committee had a big night on Tuesday, May 7, as the regular monthly meeting was attended by several elected leaders and campaign representatives. Speakers included Del. Tommy Wright, State Sen. Tammy Mulchi, State Sen. John McGuire, Trump campaign representative Ramona Christian and local committee member Shannon Lewis on behalf of the […] The post Republicans hear from state delegation appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students
As if being a high school senior who is preparing to graduate and head to college this fall isn’t already stressful enough, problems with this year’s new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website have created delays and headaches for students, along with their parents and colleges. Incoming college freshmen usually receive their financial […] The post FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
New chapter leadership installed for Delta Alpha
Sarah Daniel Fenwick of LaCrosse was recently installed as president of the Delta Alpha Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She replaces outgoing chapter president Dr. Joy Hurt of Nottoway, who is moving up to the position of secretary of the multi-chapter coordinating council that serves the area. Fenwick, a native of Lunenburg […] The post New chapter leadership installed for Delta Alpha appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Community Concert series returns
It started back in December of 2017. There were two local groups, a duet and a trio, that had been performing for several years at Victoria’s Uptown Coffee Cafe. When that was no longer possible, it was suggested the two groups come together for a joint concert at another location. Victoria Baptist Church, with its […] The post Community Concert series returns appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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