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Memorial golf benefit held
The Richard Speights Memorial Golf Benefit was held over the weekend, with funds going to support Lunenburg County Ministries. “Richard L. Speights was the former president of this group and supporting those in need was a cause dear to his heart,” said John Hite. “Thanks to the many volunteers that help make this event happen […] The post Memorial golf benefit held appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Election held as appeal is filed
Buckingham County’s Republican Committee is back from the dead. Just a couple weeks after 5th District Republicans voted to dissolve the group, Buckingham’s Republicans have voted and said they are fine with the way things were before. By an 87-81 vote on Saturday, April 13, Ramona Christian was re-elected as chair, beating challenger Jenise McNeal. […] The post Election held as appeal is filed appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Offering ‘A Sense of Place’: Eldridge Bagley prepares for new show
When Lunenburg County artist Eldridge Bagley began painting in 1973, he didn’t need to search for inspiration. He was already deeply “planted” in and surrounded by the land, the people, and a way of life that yielded a rich harvest of subject matter. The majority of Bagley’s paintings reveal an intimate link to a rural […] The post Offering ‘A Sense of Place’: Eldridge Bagley prepares for new show appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Commonwealth Chorale sets spring concert schedule
The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. in three locations: Saturday, April 20, Grace Hills Baptist Church, 4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox; Sunday April 21, Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Blackstone; and Sunday, April 28, Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High Street, Farmville. […] The post Commonwealth Chorale sets spring concert schedule appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lancer women end season with loss
The Longwood women’s tennis team’s season came to a close with a 7-0 defeat to Charleston Southern at the Gary Clark Banks Sr. Tennis Center on Saturday. The Lancers finish the year 7-10 overall and 1-4 in the Big South, missing out on qualifying for the conference tournament through a series of tiebreakers. The Buccaneers […] The post Lancer women end season with loss appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Church and 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. APRIL 20 CRUISE IN — The Heart of Virginia Auto Club will hold its first cruise in of the season on Saturday, April 20, at the parking lot […] The post Dispatch Church and Community Calendar appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Have you seen this girl? Search continues for missing teen
UPDATE **Missing Teen Found. According to the Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Brooklyn Newby has been located and is back home safe** Lunenburg sheriff’s deputies, police officers and state troopers are all searching for a missing teen today. Brooklynn Newby is 14 and a resident of Halifax County. But this past weekend, she disappeared while visiting […] The post Have you seen this girl? Search continues for missing teen appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Students get prepared
One of the most important parts of dealing with an emergency is being prepared. And the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is helping Lunenburg schools do just that, through some supplies. The CRC has donated a number of FEMA Emergency Preparedness Activity Books for second grade students in the district. Lauren Jones, representing CRC, delivered the […] The post Students get prepared appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Speedway shuffles time for April 20 races
South Boston Speedway officials have changed the track’s scheduled Saturday, April 20 event from a night event to an afternoon event. With the change the Viny’s Italian Restaurant & Italian Delight Family Restaurant Race Day event is set for a 2 p.m. start. Track officials noted that the change was made to avoid a conflict […] The post Speedway shuffles time for April 20 races appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Enterprise zone request approved
It went down to the wire, but Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin put pen to paper Monday night, signing House Bill 61 hours before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. Why is that important? It’ll keep an economic development tool in the hands of Lunenburg, Charlotte and Prince Edward officials, instead of watching it expire. Filed by Del. […] The post Enterprise zone request approved appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
WSVS celebrates 77 years
Among many places listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register is the house that Southside Virginia’s oldest radio station in continuous operation calls home. And on Saturday, April 6, people from all over the region came to celebrate that station and what it means to the community. April 6 was chosen as the date because back […] The post WSVS celebrates 77 years appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
More Railroad Park case details released
By Nate Pentecost The K-V Dispatch Police reports and court documents provide more information into what happened on March 23, when one man was arrested in the wake of a shots fired call near Railroad Park. On Sunday, March 23, both Victoria and Kenbridge police were called out to the park. The situation led to […] The post More Railroad Park case details released appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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