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Piedmont Regional Jail operates ‘Creed Project’
The Piedmont Regional Jail partnered with FLIPP Inc. to host the second 40-hour training “The Creed Project” (Climate Resilience Energy Employment for the Disadvantaged). On February 26, 2024 through March 1, 2024 a total of (12) offender participants were trained for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) PV (Photovoltaic) Associate credential. Those […] The post Piedmont Regional Jail operates ‘Creed Project’ appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Treasures on the Shelves: Imagination is a good starting point
I came across an old favorite recently. It is a book by Albert Payson Terhune. The title is “Lad: A Dog”. He wrote a bunch of books about dogs. I loved them. Of course, I am a dog person. If it had been a book about ‘Fluffy: A Cat’, I never would have checked it […] The post Treasures on the Shelves: Imagination is a good starting point appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Fifth District group dissolves Republican Committee
As of this past weekend, the Buckingham County Republican Committee doesn’t exist. By a majority vote of 22 to 6, with three abstaining, the group was dissolved on Saturday, March 23 during a meeting of Republicans from around the Fifth Congressional District. The Buckingham committee’s status was the focus of the emergency meeting, which was […] The post Fifth District group dissolves Republican Committee appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
‘It was a unique place’: Victoria High alumni reflect
There is a gabled entrance portico rising the height of the one-story red brick building’s front facade. The structure of the old Victoria High School is supported by broad, white Doric Columns – all representative of the building’s 1922-1923 construction in Classic Revival style. It’s a relatively simple, traditional structure in design, but it’s been […] The post ‘It was a unique place’: Victoria High alumni reflect appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
FEMA to update Lunenburg’s flood insurance rate map
FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Lunenburg County and with that, community members are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. According to a FEMA spokesperson, flood maps are one tool communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding. FEMA maintains and […] The post FEMA to update Lunenburg’s flood insurance rate map appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
What does ICE contract look like?
We now have a bit more detail as to what Prince Edward County’s contract involving the ICE detention center looks like. Financials for the project include both real estate and personal property taxes, along with the specific fees paid per detainee. County supervisors voted unanimously in their Tuesday, March 12 meeting to negotiate a new […] The post What does ICE contract look like? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Fifth District candidates debate
By Brian Carlton and Connor Thompson The K-V Dispatch For Gloria Witt, it just doesn’t make sense. The President of the Amherst County NAACP and newest candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional district doesn’t understand why business and public schools aren’t working closer together. “We’ve got to tie economic growth, public school education and business together,” […] The post Fifth District candidates debate appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
McClure gets state scholarship
On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Amy Newcomb McClure, member of the local Delta Alpha chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, attended the society’s Leadership Seminar at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. At the event, Amy was recognized as the recipient of a $2600 scholarship from the Virginia State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma to […] The post McClure gets state scholarship appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Gunshots near Victoria’s Railroad Park lead to arrest
One person is in custody after Saturday’s incident involving gunshots near Railroad Park. Victoria police said they were called out on the evening of Saturday, March 23, after receiving reports of gunshots near the park. Kenbridge officers and the Lunenburg County sheriff’s deputies also responded to the call, to assist. Within minutes, the group arrived, […] The post Gunshots near Victoria’s Railroad Park lead to arrest appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Dispatch Community Calendar: week of March 27
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 28 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE — Victoria Christian Church, located at 2100 Lee Avenue, welcomes the community to its re-enactment of Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples on Thursday, […] The post Dispatch Community Calendar: week of March 27 appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lunenburg’s burning laws are changing. Violators will now be fined
Burning laws in Lunenburg County are going through a bit of a change. An ordinance regulating “the making of fires” adopted by supervisors on March 14 will allow county staff to issue burn bans during extremely dry conditions and issue fines for violators. “The county needed an ordinance to allow for the ease of […] The post Lunenburg’s burning laws are changing. Violators will now be fined appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lunenburg tax rate rising: Supervisors sign off on increase
Property owners in Lunenburg County will see a difference in their next tax bill. The Lunenburg tax rate for real estate will be going up. The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors agreed to the increase at their March 14 meeting, raising the rate by 3 cents for every $100 of assessed value. This increase will […] The post Lunenburg tax rate rising: Supervisors sign off on increase appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Cattle prices uneven, while corn drops
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on March 15: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 13.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, mostly 1.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly 4.00 to 10.00 higher. Wheat .03 higher, new crop .07 higher. Corn mostly .03 to […] The post Cattle prices uneven, while corn drops appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
AARP warns of historic year for fraud
The numbers are in and last year was yet another historic year for fraud. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from 2023, and the news is shocking. For the first time ever reported theft through fraud topped $10 billion. The total is 14% higher than what was reported in 2022 […] The post AARP warns of historic year for fraud appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Groups claim supervisors broke the law
Four national legal groups have accused Prince Edward County supervisors of violating Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), by the way they handled discussion and approval of the ICA Farmville detention center contract. First off, what are we referring to? Farmville is home to a privately owned detention center called ICA or Immigration Centers of […] The post Groups claim supervisors broke the law appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
VADOC ‘students’ come in third
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) students had a banner year in 2023, with 430 receiving their High School Equivalency (HSE, commonly referred to as a GED) in the calendar year. The number more than triples the previous year’s mark of 125. “Earning a HSE is one of many great steps a person can take in […] The post VADOC ‘students’ come in third appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lunenburg County under fire watch most of week
There’s good news and bad. On the one hand, Lunenburg County is under a fire watch for the next few days, thanks to current conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) out of Blacksburg released a statement early Tuesday morning, warning of increased fire danger. “The combination of low relative humidity, winds gusting up to 25 […] The post Lunenburg County under fire watch most of week appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
NCAA Tournament set. Who will Lancers play?
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set and Longwood is headed to Memphis. During Selection Sunday, the Lancers found out they’re part of the South Region, set to play the Houston Cougars on Friday. The Lancers have one of the late night games Friday, with tipoff set for 9:20 p.m. eastern time. It’ll be broadcast on […] The post NCAA Tournament set. Who will Lancers play? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Kenbridge native places in Top 20, helps Tigers at tournament
Saint Patrick’s Day brought the H-SC Spring Invitational back to Farmville and one Kenbridge native helped the Tigers place high. Hampden-Sydney’s B, C and D golf teams all competed in the event, held at The Manor Golf Club. The Tigers’ B Team posted a 36-hole score of 604 (291-313) to finish second among eight teams, […] The post Kenbridge native places in Top 20, helps Tigers at tournament appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Tigers fall in NCAA D3 title game
Free throws and fouls helped decide things at the end. Some questionable foul calls led to Trine shooting 12 free throws over the last two minutes of Saturday’s NCAA D3 Championship. The Thunder hit 11 of those, which helped them beat Hampden-Sydney 69-61 in front of just over 4,500, a number the NCAA are calling […] The post Tigers fall in NCAA D3 title game appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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