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County resident part of new surgical procedure
For about a year, Lunenburg resident Jennifer Evans was experiencing pressure and discomfort due to uterine fibroids, also known as benign tumors, on her uterus. The pain was becoming unbearable, with every option she tried not working. “I tried over-the-counter pain relievers and yoga, but nothing helped ease the pain,” Evans said. She set up […] The post County resident part of new surgical procedure appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Kenston Forest 2nd Quarter 2023 Honor Roll
Kenston Forest announces its second quarter honor roll. SECOND GRADE — Ms. Clark — All Academic List with Honors: Juliann Bennett, Brendan Bottoms, Samuel Cook, Emily Hudgins, Jackson Jennings, Toby Morrison, Esme Oakley and Emma Overton. All Academic List: Brayden Adams, Whitley Andrews, Ryker Cadnum, Codie Gunther and Jordan Oakes. — Mrs. Bottoms — All […] The post Kenston Forest 2nd Quarter 2023 Honor Roll appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Grant will help Centra expand career camps
As we’ve reported before, there’s been a challenge in recent years to recruit healthcare workers to Farmville and the surrounding areas. Centra recently got some help in that regard, receiving $20,000 from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation to expand their healthcare career camps project in Farmville. Currently, Centra offers healthcare career summer camps for both […] The post Grant will help Centra expand career camps appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Early voting starts for presidential primaries
For Lunenburg County residents, there’s just one decision to make: who do you want to vote for? Virginia’s presidential primary isn’t scheduled until March 5, but early voting started this past Friday, Jan. 19. And while the Republican primary has gotten all the media attention of late, there is in fact a Democratic presidential primary […] The post Early voting starts for presidential primaries appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
State bill would remove county control of solar
A bill filed in this General Assembly session would take away Lunenburg County’s ability to control solar projects. HB636, filed by District 6 Del. Richard Sullivan out of Arlington, would take approval out of the hands of local governments and give it to the State Corporation Commission. The bill itself says it “establishes a procedure […] The post State bill would remove county control of solar appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Housing project moves forward
A housing grant awarded to a local business to help refurbish downtown buildings into new apartments in Kenbridge is just about completed. As part of a $2 million in Affordable Workforce Housing Grants awarded by the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC), Smyth Properties LLC was awarded $250,000 for Adaptive Reuse of vacant downtown buildings into affordable […] The post Housing project moves forward appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Chamber gives out awards
Over the weekend, the Lunenburg Chamber of Commerce brought people together and held its annual banquet, giving out multiple awards. As always, the group named a Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year and Citizen of the Year for Lunenburg County. Leading things off, Chamber President Tony Matthews honored the Lunenburg County Historical Society, […] The post Chamber gives out awards appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers scholarship
Each year, through the Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarship Fund, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and one $1,000 scholarship to a currently enrolled undergraduate college student. These scholarships give financial support to students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in a curriculum related to natural […] The post Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers scholarship appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Agriculture price trends
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on January 12: In Virginia, in comparison to pre-holiday prices, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 23.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales 7.00 to 43.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 24.00 higher. In comparison to last week, Wheat .10 lower, new crop […] The post Agriculture price trends appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Work continues on former STEPS building
Work is moving forward in the Town of Victoria on the Industrial Development Authority project. Victoria Town Manager Rodney Newton updated the mayor and council during their Wednesday, Jan. 10 meeting. Set up in the old STEPS building, located at 300 Court Street in town, the idea has been to set aside 25,000 square feet […] The post Work continues on former STEPS building appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Could Cooperative replace Tyson?
A $4.12 million grant to establish the Central Virginia Poultry Producers Cooperative is being considered to help fill the void for local farmers in the wake of Tyson closing its processing facility in Glen Allen last year. Commonwealth Regional Council is serving as the applicant for the project application that was discussed in closed session […] The post Could Cooperative replace Tyson? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
School district builds on pilot program
The Virginia Department of Education is increasing its focus on mental and behavioral health challenges students face statewide with the creation of the Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness. The new office is expected to build on the achievements of a pilot grant program that funded mental health programs for Lunenburg County Public Schools and […] The post School district builds on pilot program appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Project aims to help farms grow
Small family farms in Lunenburg County could get some help, thanks to a recent grant. The money, given to the Southside Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association, is meant to foster growth in the region’s small farming operations. At its Tuesday, Jan. 9 meeting, the Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission’s Southern Virginia Committee approved a $105,000 […] The post Project aims to help farms grow appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
A WISE program helps local farm women
Farm women from Prince Edward, Cumberland, Charlotte, Lunenburg and 22 other counties converged in Central Virginia late last month to hear from renowned cattlewoman, author and professor Dr. Temple Grandin. An animal scientist at Colorado State University, Grandin has authored dozens of books and papers on livestock handling and animal behavior. As a scholar with […] The post A WISE program helps local farm women appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Centra Southside welcomes first baby of 2024
The first baby of 2024 has officially been born in this region. On Friday, Jan. 5, Farmville’s Centra Southside Community Hospital played host to the first birth, welcoming Lance Kirby Horst into the world. Lance, the son of Kathy and Karlin Horst of Victoria, came in weighing 7 lbs 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches […] The post Centra Southside welcomes first baby of 2024 appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Students have new scholarship opportunity
High school students in Lunenburg County have a chance to get some extra money to help with college costs. The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has launched the Doug Stoughton Memorial Scholarship, to help those pursuing a future in agriculture or education. Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 to further their studies at […] The post Students have new scholarship opportunity appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Report reveals grim future for fire, EMS services
A recent state report, commissioned by the General Assembly and prepared by a workgroup of fire and EMS providers and state and local officials, paints a grim picture of the challenges faced by fire and EMS teams across Virginia. According to Charlotte County Board of Supervisor member and Phenix Fire Department Chief Walt Bailey, a […] The post Report reveals grim future for fire, EMS services appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Task force holds final meeting about schools
In order to fix chronic absences in places like Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties, officials need to address another problem: students dealing with a lack of food at home. That was something state task force members took a look at in their final meeting before turning in a report to the General Assembly. And chronic […] The post Task force holds final meeting about schools 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. JANUARY 13 FREE LOCAL MUSIC — The Rosewood, located at 11426 Courthouse Road in Lunenburg, will play host to musician Joshua Ray on Saturday, Jan. 13, beginning at 6 […] The post Dispatch Church and Community Calendar appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Tammy Mulchi becomes District 9 State Senator after election win
The roads flooded, the power went out and allegedly at least one tornado passed through the area. But in the middle of all this, 19,710 people went out to polling places in State Senate District 9 and cast a ballot. In the end, it was Republican Tammy Mulchi picking up the win with 63.85% of the […] The post Tammy Mulchi becomes District 9 State Senator after election win appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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