One of Blackstone’s longest-running businesses — Moncure Insurance Agency, Inc., which was founded in 1932 — is under new ownership and now affiliated with Mechanicsville-based GHT Insurance Services. The business, located at 203 South Main Street downtown, will now operate as Moncure Insurance Agency — a division of GHT Insurance Services. FROM LEFT AT THURSDAY’S RIBBON-CUTTING: Megan Porter, Monica McGraw, […]
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PRESTIGIOUS HONOR FOR NOTTOWAY HIGH
Designation as Community SchoolNottoway High School is one of only about 50 statewide — and the only school in Region 8, which includes 12 divisions — to be designated a “Community School” by the Virginia Dept. of Education. Nottoway Division Supt. Dr. Marcia Martin told the Courier- Record that the designation “reflects our commitment to ensuring students are supported, engaged, and prepared for […]
$22 MILLION!
Hefty land sale in LunenburgA $22 million land deal has been recorded in Lunenburg County, where inquiring citizens and others appear to be having a hard time interpreting the sale. Lunenburg Circuit Court Clerk Gordon Erby tells the Courier-Record that the parcels, based on GIS, appear to total approximately 1,309 acres and are located generally off of Rocky Mill Road between Victoria and Chase […]
SAVE THE GABLES II
Inn's re-zoning request grantedBlackstone Town Council has approved a conditional rezoning request that will let The Inn at Blackstone operate the Gables building as an event center and other activities. Town Council approved the request at its Jan. 26th meeting, 6-0. Councilwoman Carolyn Williams was absent. The rezoning is from P-O (Public Open Space) to B-G (Business General). Stipulations include that the building […]
170 MAKE LOWER SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS AT KENSTON
A total of 170 students were named to lower school honorrolls for the 2nd grading quarter at Kenston Forest School — 78 with Honors (All A’s) and 92 All-Academic (A’s & B’s). SECOND GRADE All-Academic with Honors: Sloane Caley, Greyson Fisher, Tesla Kaiser, Sadie Orr, Gracyn Paulette, Evelyn Prater, William Watkins; Harlyn Bottoms, Catherine Burton, Afton Demaline, Bodie Doerhoff, Mallory […]
ON TECH DEAN’S LIST
Burnett “Trace” McMillian, Nottoway High School’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Virginia Tech. Trace is majoring in Packaging & Design in Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment. He’s the son of Mac McMillian of Blackstone and Alexa & Jordan Wilson of Crewe.
FUTURE OF HUNTING WITH HOUNDS AT STAKE
House Bill 1396 is reasonable, long overdueThe Virginia General Assembly is considering a bill, HB1396, which would require hound hunters to purchase a permit and get written permission from the landowner to hunt on private property. We all see hounds in the Fall…it’s just part of the landscape here in Nottoway, and I can accept that. I have hunters and their dogs on my farm regularly. […]
THANKFUL YOUNG KAVS
Gratefulness was the Kenston Forest character trait of the 2nd grading quarter, and 21 lower school students were recognized for best exemplifying that quality. Kindergarten: Mason Procise, Salome Romero Soler, Kash Toth. First Grade: Kaylee Ceres, Jaleena Lewis, Chelsey Yeatts. Second Grade: Lily King, Gracyn Paulette, Teague Smith. Third Grade: Trent Dorin, Raylynn Elliott, Caroline Yancey. Fourth Grade: Esme Oakley, […]
TOP READERS
Kenston Forest’s top lower school readers have been recognized for achievement during the 2nd grading quarter. SCHOOL STANDINGS #1–Evelyn Prater (2nd grade), 252 points. #2–Jack Jones (4th grade), 215 points #3–Eva Watkins (6th grade), 206 points. GRADE LEADERS Grade 1: Adalyn Adams, 143 points. Grade 2: Evelyn Prater, 252 points. Grade 3: Anne Paige Quicke, 116 points. Grade 4: Jack […]
ON H-SC DEAN’S LIST
Connor Valerio of Chesterfield was named to the Deans List for the Fall 2025 semester at Hampden-Sydney College. Connor is the son of Vince & Beverly Valerio of Chesterfield and grandson of Robert Thacker, formerly of Nottoway, & Sue Thacker of Chesterfield. Connor also is the greatgrandson of Max (Bumble Bee) and Dorothy Thacker of Nottoway; and grandson of Margaret […]
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