News

NOTTOWAY SCHOOLS ARE LOVIN’ IT

A portion of proceeds this Saturday at newly-renovated McDonald’s in Blackstone will be presented to Nottoway County Public Schools.

JUDGE IS ASKED TO RECONSIDER

Cindy Taylor-Longest’s request for a recount in the May 1st Blackstone election has been denied by Nottoway Circuit Court Judge Paul Cella.

Mischief Or Mission?

This screenshot from a video shows armored personnel carrier traveling about 45 mph in Dinwiddie County.

Sports

Gold Medal!

Special Olympian powerlifter James Mullins (above) of Nottoway County won 1st place earlier this month in Deadlift and Bench Press competitions at the University of Delaware.

All-State Honors

Nottoway High School’s McKenna Falwell (making catch at left) and Ryann Vermillion both were named to the 2018 Class 2 All-State softball team.

MEMBER-GUEST THREE-PEAT

Nelson Mayton and Danny Houchins of Crewe won their third straight Member-Guest title Sunday at Nottoway River Country Club.

Columns & Opinions

The Ruff Report:

State Senator Janet Howell (D-Fairfax) announced that she’s going to tour Southern and Southwest Virginia this Summer in order to better understand the issues that are important to our region.

1957 book warned us

Dear Sir:

WE HAVE AN ILL-INFORMED PRESIDENT

As I penned this opinion piece, the “Korean Summit” was still on schedule for yesterday (Tuesday, June 12th).

By Tracey Jones

Blackstone Courier Record

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