BOOK SIGNINGS SET FOR DEC. 1 AT BOTH CO. LIBRARIES A Kenbridge native, who enjoyed a successful, exciting career with Virginia State Police, is coming home to sign copies of her new book, Becoming Fire — Chasing the Passion to Protect, Serve, and Love — A True Crime Memoir. Jennifer Clark Eskew is a 1980 graduate of Central High School […]
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NEVER DULL MOMENTS
History-making Trooper reflectsUndercover State Trooper Jennifer Clarke Eskew never had to fire her weapon, “but I came close a few times, and a couple of those stories are in the book.” Jenn’s book, Becoming Fire, goes on sale this week (see related story). She initially served in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth. She was later reaasigned to western Virginia. Among her […]
COMINGS & GOINGS
Two dozen personnel actionsNottoway School Board members Thursday night approved 15 appointments, three resignations, three retirements, a salary adjustment, and two terminations. Some effective dates are pending, and others are at various dates in 2025 and 2026. APPOINTMENTS Darreon Barner, Substitute Teacher; Norman King, Interim Lead Custodian; Burnette Montgomery, Custodian, Blackstone Primary; Hailey Atkinson, Substitute Teacher; Candice Rangel, Substitute Teacher; Isaiah Jones, Lead […]
THANKSGIVING DAY
Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 141 Bowles Road, Blackstone, invites the public to a one-hour Thanksgiving worship service next Thursday, Nov. 27th, at 10:00 a.m.
‘CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS’ IN BLACKSTONE
Commonwealth Chorale to perform here Dec. 13th“Carols for Christmas,” the work of Farmville composer Dr. Gordon Ring, will be premiered by the Commonwealth Chorale during two Christmas concerts — Saturday, December 13th at Crenshaw United Methodist Church in Blackstone, and Suday, December 14th at Farmville United Methodist Church. Admission is free to both 4:00 p.m. concerts. Professor of Music Emeritus from Longwood University, Ring conducted the […]
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS NAMED IN LUNENBURG
Church cemetery and old country store judged best by Historical Soc.The Lunenburg County Historical Society has announced first-place winners of its annual photography contest. Contestants are invited to enter one photograph– either color or black-and-white — taken during the previous 12 months. Entries are to reflect subjects of historical interest in Lunenburg County. Jenean Hall, a native of Victoria who has spent most of her adult life on Virginia’s Eastern […]
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
Alzheimers groupThis area’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, Nov. 20th (3rd Thurday), from 7-8 p.m. at Christ Community Church in Crewe. Call Lynn Sadler at 804-894-3270 for more info. If you or someone you know is looking for information on Alzheimer’s or other dementias, or needs someone to talk to and a place where people understand, the […]
COAT, FOOD GIVEAWAY
The Men’s Ministry of Bethel Baptist Church — along with the Missionary Ministry — will sponsor their annual coat giveaway and FREE community meal on Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 118 North Broad Street (Broad & 4th Avenue) in Kenbridge starting at 11:00 a.m. Come for food, fun, fellowship, and the tangible warmth of a winter coat.
Pastoral Anniversary
Shiloh Baptist Church in Blackstone invites the public to the 12th Anniversary Celebration of its Pastor. The event for Pastor Benjamin Brown, Jr. is set for this coming Sunday, Nov. 16th, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Arlene Edmonds will deliver the Anniversary Message, and Rev. Dr. Angela Dickens will serve as Worship Leader.
Put Us In, Coach!
Charger Pride begins early at Central of Lunenburg High School, where the 2025 Chargers just completed a 10-0 regular season with Friday night’s 42-15 road win at Amelia. Future Chargers Coda Buchanan (left) and Max Parrish are shown here during the Chargers’ 43-8 home win over Nottoway on Oct. 30th. They’re looking forward to this year’s Chargers making a run […]
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