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Quick response and resuscitation efforts by Blackstone Police, Blackstone First Responders, and Nottoway Emergency Squad saved the life of a McDonald’s employee, who collapsed inside the restaurant early Saturday morning and was unconscious for...

TOWN

AROUND How many of y’all are going to Richmond next Monday for the gun rights lobbying day at the General Assembly? Even the most sincere, peaceful demonstrator can snap if they’re harassed and screamed at for several hours -- especially if those...

SON CHARGED IN FATHER’S DEATH

New Year’s Day 2020 In Nottoway County and state authorities, including Commonwealth’s Attorney Leanne Watrous (lower left) spent several hours Wednesday, Jan. 1st at scene of fatal shooting on Old Nottoway Road where 69-year-old Lee Parker was...

Installation Day

A FIRST FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Kaity Morgan made local history last week by becoming the first female to be named Firefighter of the Year by Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department. /*-->*/ To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://etypeservices.com/...

End Of An Era

Nottoway Sheriff Larry Parrish received a standing ovation Thursday night after being presented a Resolution of Commendation for exemplary service by the Board of Supervisors. /*-->*/ To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition...

News

COURTHOUSE ESCAPE Sheriff’s Office taking new security measures

A female prisoner in handcuffs, leg irons, and blaze orange jumpsuit slipped-out of the Nottoway Circuit Court building last week and stayed on the run for more than 90 minutes after being placed u

APPROVED FOR RELEASE Insanity defense successful for Guardsman

The Virginia National Guardsman who took an armored vehicle on a joy ride from Fort Pickett to Richmond -- then violated bond by removing his ankle bracelet and flying to Iraq -- will be released f

MCDONALD’S WORKER REVIVED

Quick response and resuscitation efforts by Blackstone Police, Blackstone First Responders, and Nottoway Emergency Squad saved the life of a McDonald’s employee, who collapsed inside the restaurant

Sports

SPIN MOVE: Crewe Primary School (CPS) 2nd grader Walker Miles (right) ponders his mat strategy against Appomattox opponent Timmy Logenecker.

Self-Discipline

Coach Lloyd Page has revamped Nottoway’s youth wrestling program and this year has 44 boy and girl grapplers, ranging in grades from PreK-6th grade.