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2015 Session Recap Part I

2015 Session Recap Part I

As reported here and elsewhere, the 2015 Session was less confrontational than the last.  Much was accomplished with many of us working hard on those issues on…

Explosion in the Distance Might Be a Rifle Target

If you have heard an unexplained “explosion” lately, the culprit might belong to a binary compound explosive, commonly used in rifle target practice.  According to the Bureau…

Young Cyclists Roll Through Area to Assist Affordable Housing Efforts

 On May 31, thirty young adults with Bike & Build, a national non-profit committed to supporting affordable housing, are bicycling through Lunenburg, Charlotte and Prince Edward County…

VA Treasury Holding 2014 Tangible Property Auction

Preview Will Be Held Thursday, April 24 The Virginia Department of the Treasury is pleased to announce the 2014 Tangible Property Auction is currently underway. Featuring a…

Driver Escapes Serious Injury

Timour A. Daoud, 27, of Lynchburg, Va., escaped serious injury last Thursday when the 2003 Toyolla Corolla he was driving overturned in the roadway. At approximately 2:39…

App Helps Pet Owners with Emergency Care

Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross Pet First Aid App puts lifesaving information right in the hands of dog and…

Power Company urges Customers to Conserve Electricity During Extreme Cold Weather

Dominion (NYSE: D), in conjunction with PJM, a regional transmission system operator, is requesting customers to conserve electricity during extremely cold weather. Dominion Virginia Power is expecting…

More expertise at Halifax Surgical Associates

More expertise at Halifax Surgical Associates

Since it opened in September as Halifax Regional Health System (HRHS)’s newest physician practice, Halifax Surgical Associates (HSA) has been busy helping patients with their general surgery…

SEC Directors and Staff Meet with Legislators in Richmond

SEC Directors and Staff Meet with Legislators in Richmond

Directors and key staff of Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) visited Richmond on January 27th to meet with state legislators at the Virginia General Assembly. They joined more…

Cafe at Poplar Hall Receives Award

Cafe at Poplar Hall Receives Award

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates The Cafe at Poplar Hall for receiving the January 2014 Looking Our Best Award. The Chamber is proud to recognize…