July 16, 2025
This rendering of a proposal submitted by English Construction Company shows a potential new building between Nottoway County’s 1840 courthouse
July 16, 2025
OUTLAW SAYS PROGRAMS SHOULD BE OPEN TO ALL Should Nottoway County children who are homeschooled -- and students attending private...
July 16, 2025
Blackstone authorities at presstime were investigating a shooting that wounded a man in the town’s west end. Nottoway Dispatch received...
July 16, 2025
SUPERVISORS ARE SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS When it comes to economic development, Nottoway County is “far behind the eight ball,” according...
July 16, 2025
Nottoway County adopted a Blight Ordinance last Fall and has begun addressing some dilapidated buildings. Supervisor John Roark last Thursday...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
This was the scene Sunday morning, July 13th, after a 10:30 a.m. collision at the intersection of South Main & Elm Streets in downtown Blackstone. According to Blackstone Police, U....
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Social media buzz calling for cash-strapped Nottoway County to abandon its planned $7 million public safety radio communications system is based on the false premise that the Board of Supervisors...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
The Nottoway Board of Supervisors may request an audit of Nottoway Emergency Squad, which the County is now funding to the tune of about $65,000 per month. At a Board...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Nottoway Supervisors are still trying to decide how best to recognize residents who go to great lengths to help others. At a worksession Thursday night, Supervisor Dicky Ingram said he’d...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
A number of area residents have been appointed to various state board by Governor Glenn Youngkin. TOBACCO BOARD Kenney Barnard of Amelia Court House, Owner, Hoot Owl Hollow Farm Inc....
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
VDOT plans to resurface Jonesboro Road in Nottoway County “towards the end of July,” according to Residency Administrator Aaron French. French told the Nottoway Board of Supervisors on June 27th...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
The Nottoway Board of Supervisors appears split on whether or not to pursue billing twice annually for County taxes. Even Commissioner of Revenue Christy Hudson says she’s “hearing both” sides...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
An alert motorist helped safely reunite a child and parents last week in Nottoway County. Nottoway Sheriff ’s Office was called at 8:32 a.m. last Friday morning, July 11th, in...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
The Southside Area Community Theater (SACT) will present its Summer production of the musical, “Annie,” on August 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th at the Kenbridge Community Center. MAIN CAST MEMBERS FROM LEFT: Lauren Atkinson (“Grace”)...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Family psychiatric nurse practitioner Joseph Holshoe, PMHNP-BC, cut the ribbon Friday, July 11th, at his new “Tranquil Life” clinic at 401 Church Street in Blackstone. Joining him at the former Access Realty building is local...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Well-known Virginia magician Rob Westcott is scheduled to return to the Crewe Library next Wednesday, July 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to enjoy next week’s free show, and Summer Reading participants who attend...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
There’s far less stigma today about seeking help for mental and emotional health needs than years ago, and that’s a good thing, according to Blackstone’s new family psychiatric nurse practitioner, Joseph Holshoe, PMHNP-BC. Holshoe’s “Tranquil...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Nottoway School Board members Thursday night, July 10th, appproved 30 personnel actions, including several promotions recommended by Division Supt. Dr. Marcia Martin. APPOINTMENTS Karen Langhorne, Gear Up Virginia Data Coordinator, Nottoway High. Dale Duffy, Temporary...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
The Town of Crewe’s airport runway was damaged by a bolt of lightning last Wednesday evening, July 9th. Town Manager Phil Miskovic provided airport surveillance footage (below) that captured the lightning strike shortly after 6:40...
by Billy Coleburn | news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
We’ll be missing this heat and humidity come January. At least we’ve gotten some rain out of it thanks to...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Town needs strong leadership Dear Sir: Blackstone residents may soon see a huge increase in their water bills. The Town...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Reid Duncanson didn’t have a care in the world back in the Summer of 2005 -- 20 years ago --...
news@courier-record.com | July 16, 2025
Blackstone Police Officer Corky Abernathy is shown here 50 years ago -- July 1975 -- talking with Sam Tyson. The...
YANCEY SETS RECORD WITH EIGHTH FINISH AS MEDALIST In dominating fashion, Nottoway River Country captured another Southside Men’s Golf Association championship Sunday, posting a cumulative twounder par team score (992) for the weekend at Lunenburg...
The Nottoway Coach Pitch All-Star baseball team (ages 8 and under) played five consecutive days in high heat and humidity and finished runner-up in the District Five tournament held June 20-24th in Farmville. It’s among...
In an exciting five-hole playoff that could serve as a preview of more friendly battles to come, rising Central of Lunenburg senior Parker Hite fended off rising Nottoway senior Carsten Beck last Thursday when the...
A mini-golf course will be open at the Blackstone Library for one night only -- this coming Friday, June 27th from 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. All are welcome, and Summer Reading participants who attend will...
Rising Nottoway High School senior Colton Lewis and guest Ty White of Emporia eagled the second hole of sudden death Sunday to win Crewe Country Club’s Member-Guest golf tournament. In sweltering heat and humidity, they...