🌱 How livable is Lunenburg County compared to the rest of America?

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In today's newsletter:

• How livable is Lunenburg County compared to the rest of America?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 63, low: 28.
• Saturday: Sunshine and cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Livability: County in the middle of AARP results (kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com) — Lunenburg County ranks right in the middle of U.S. counties on AARP’s 2025 Livability Index, with especially strong scores for clean air, water, and relatively affordable housing. The report also flags weaker areas like health, transportation options, and access to parks, libraries, and cultural activities, offering a data-rich snapshot of how daily life here compares to neighboring counties and the nation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Girls Basketball AWAY at Amelia
  Amelia County High School , 8500 Otterburn Rd , Amelia Court House
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball HOME vs Amelia
  Nottoway High School , 5267 Old Nottoway Rd , Crewe
  5:30 pm
• Phlebotomy Exam Chase City VA — American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc.
  Estes Community Center , 316 N Main St , Chase City
  6:00 pm
• Country Music (Victoria Public Library)
  Victoria Public Library , 1417 7Th Street , Victoria
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Nottoway High Shoool vs. Gretna High School
  Nottoway High School , 5267 Old Nottoway Rd , Crewe
  10:00 am
• Pokemon Play
  James L Hamner Public Library , 16351 Dunn Rd , Amelia Court House
  4:00 pm
• AA Group Meeting (Victoria Public Library)
  Victoria Public Library , 1417 7Th Street , Victoria
  7:00 pm
• Jim DiBattista
  Kahill's Restaurant and pub , 1791 N Mecklenburg Ave , South Hill
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Nicholas Vernon
  The Backyard Brews & Bites , 1391 W Danville St , South Hill
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Music Circle
  Cape Charles Brewing Company , 2198 Stone Rd , Cape Charles
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Locals Night at Ambrogia
  Ambrogia Caffé & Enoteca , 321 Mason Ave , Cape Charles
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Crewe, VA Calendar

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Nottoway County School District posted a job opening for Substitute - Custodian in Crewe. Apply here.
• Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in South Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lunenburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• Steven Alan Simon (farmvilleherald.com)
• Norris Wayne Ramsey Sr. (farmvilleherald.com)
• Amelia man charged with felony stalking and other charges (ameliamonitor.com)

Cumberland

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-- The Patch AM Team

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