News

ON THE TRASHY SIDE

County is urged to be proactive

Nottoway County isn’t gaining population, “but we have certainly grown in trash.”

They’re Playing Our Song

Nottoway High School graduating senior DaJuan Walton, a stand-out Marching Cougar, helped lead the band during Saturday’s commencement. 

Store sign will stay put after 5-2, 7-0 votes Monday

Blackstone Tactical gun store on North Main Street will be allowed to keep its new sign in place after Town Council reversed course Monday night.

Sports

All-State Honorees

Four varsity Lady Kavaliers earned All-State honors from the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Div. 2, for varsity softball.

Going Out In Style

Nottoway High School will miss these four Lady Cougar varsity softball players, who helped their team win the 2018 James River District regular season title.

PLAY-OFF VICTORY

Sixteen-year-old Taylor Hubbard of Aylett drained a five-ft.

Columns & Opinions

The Ruff Report: FROM RICHMOND

OUNCE, POUND, & A TON 

By Frank Ruff (R) State Senator, 15th

SPEAK SOFTLY, AND CARRY A BIG STICK

By  Bill Outlaw

Time to make a deal

Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) is one of the best things to happen in this area.

By Doug Coleburn

Blackstone Courier Record

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