A woman who grew-up in Nottoway County has been honored by the nation’s second oldest institution of higher learning for helping students find the best jobs available in today’s competitive workplace. Caroline Williamson Herath was among two recipients of the College of William & Mary’s 2025 Values in Action awards. Caroline, daughter of Lewis Williamson and Laura Williamson of Nottoway, […]
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OUT-OF-COUNTY KIDS
Parents aren’t paying taxesThe Nottoway Public School division educates a number of children who don’t reside in Nottoway — but how many? During a joint meeting with the School Board on Monday, March 2nd, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Collins said that some teachers who don’t live in the county bring students with them who also don’t reside here. School Finance Director Heather […]
IN LOVING MEMORY
$2,000 scholarships to be awarded by Blackstone Woman’s ClubThe Blackstone Woman’s Club is awarding two, $2,000 scholarships in memory of one of its long-time members, the late Marilyn Semtner. Scholarships will be awarded to two individuals who reside in Nottoway County and are pursuing a post-secondary education at a four-year college, community college, or vocational school in Fall. Marilyn was an active member of Blackstone Woman’s Club for […]
PUZZLE CONTEST 2 p.m. Saturday
Something new is coming to the Blackstone Library this coming Saturday, March 21st, and it’s called speed puzzling. Teams of 2-4 are invited to register to test their puzzling skills at 2:00 p.m that day. All teams will receive the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see who can complete it the fastest. Register your team by visiting tinyurl.com/NCPLpuzzles or […]
GOSPEL CONCERT
Sunday at Union GroveUnion Grove Baptist Church — located at 2006 County Line Road, Keysville (Lunenburg County) — invites the public to a special Sunday Singing this coming Sunday, March 15th, at 11:00 a.m. featuring Curtis Hyler, a well-known Southern Gospel artist and song writer. He loves the Lord and enjoys sharing his testimony through song. A covered dish luncheon will follow Sunday’s […]
WHAT’S NEXT FOR TYLER BANKS?
Graduates Ole Miss early, engaged, preparing for Pro DayBlackstone native Tyler Banks has graduated a semester early from the University of Mississippi, where he was a fouryear football starter for the Ole Miss Rebels. Banks, who earned a degree in Computer Science, is the son of Joseph Banks of Blackstone and the late Kitty Banks. He is a 2022 graduate of Nottoway High School and was among 660 […]
HONORED IN ARK.
Lunenburger is lifelong learnerMeriPage Spencer of Kenbridge recently was elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and among the most selective all-discipline collegiate honor societies at Arkansas State University. MeriPage serves as Family Engagement & Public Relations Coordinator for Lunenburg County Public Schools. She will graduate May 9th with her Master’s Degree from Arkansas State […]
FREE TREES FOR KIDS
Deadline March 15th to registerThis spring, the Nottoway County Public Library is participating in Neighborhood Forest’s 16th Annual free tree program. The program provides free, 6-to-12-inch trees to children each year. Parents must register their children no later than Sunday, March 15th and can do so by going to tinyurl.com/Free- Tree2026 or visiting their local branch.
SPRING FORWARD
DST to return this SundayWhat has been a long, cold Winter is about to get a little brighter. Area residents are reminded to turn their clocks forward by one hour before going to bed this coming Saturday night, March 7th. Daylight Saving Time returns 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8th. Under the U. S. Energy Policy Act of 2005, Daylight Saving Time starts on the […]
BIRDS OF BOLIVIA
Biology instructor to lead programThe Margaret Watson Bird Club invites the public to a rare opportunity to learn about birds of Bolivia tomorrow (Thursday evening, March 5th). Thursday’s program will be held in the Prince Edward County Extension Office at 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville. Light refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Nell Fredericksen spent six […]
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