A Blackstone man with a prior criminal record is facing several charges after a police pursuit in Nottoway County ended with a crash on North West Avenue here. Nottoway Sheriff Robert Jones identifies the suspect as 34-year-old Kenneth L. Jennings, Jr. of Blackstone. The incident began last Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18th, at 3:52 p.m. Speeds were between 60-80 mph along […]
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PREVIEW OF WHAT’S TO COME HERE?
Judge breaks ground on $80 million projectJudge Joseph Teefey, Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit which includes Nottoway County, recently helped the City of Petersburg break ground on a new $80 million courthouse project. Teefey and other judges have Nottoway under court order to improve its court facilities. Informal estimates place Nottoway’s project — which has yet to be detailed publicly — at somewhere between […]
NO TRIALS, NO VERDICTS IN COURT
But Registrar’s accuser says she’s pursuing other optionsWhat could have been a courtroom drama with political consequences turned-out to be a “nothing burger” last week in Nottoway General District Court. Special prosecutors in the Assault & Battery case against Voter Registrar Rodney Reynolds — and the cross warrant filed by Reynolds against complainant Amanda Bakalar — essentially dropped charges Wednesday, Dec. 17th, in Nottoway General District Court. […]
Honored By County
At their regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 18th, Nottoway County Supervisors recognized retiring Circuit Court Clerk Jane Brown for her 20 years, four months of service. Board Chairman Bill Collins (left) read aloud a resolution of appreciation praising Clerk Brown and stating that her “helpful nature and calm presence ensured a peaceful experience for those navigating legal responsibilities while processing the […]
Job Well Done
U. S. Marine SSgt Ben Trivette (left), son of Mike Trivette and Phyllis Konrath of Blackstone, was thanked by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Dec. 9th in Richmond for coordinating a Toys for Tots program in the greater Richmond area. Trivette spent several weeks leading the effort — a time honored tradition of the Marines engaging with the community. Staff Sergeant […]
MAYOR: UNITED EFFORT
Dickens commends Council, staffBlackstone Mayor Lafayette Dickens used his “Mayor’s Minute” on Dec. 15th to commend Council and staff for working together. “I feel like we’re a team,” Dickens said near the end of the two-hour meeting. “We’re working together seemlessly.” Dickens praised Town Clerk Jennifer Daniel for “keeping us all on track” and Community Development Specialist Chastiddy Bryant, who “does so much […]
BLACKSTONE TO DEMOLISH OLD BUILDING
Is Town moving toward a second community center?Blackstone Town Council has authorized Manager Philip Vannoorbeeck to seek bids for demolishing and removing a one-story brick building on the old school property now owned by the Town. Council’s 7-0 vote on Dec. 15th also includes the Town hiring a qualified contractor to remove asbestos from that onestory building and floors of the metal building across Harris Street that […]
MEALS TAX ‘INDIGESTION’ AT TOWN HALL
Bounced checks and late fees keep Blackstone Treasurer busyThree food vendors from the 2025 Blackstone Arts & Crafts Festival still have not reported their gross sales or paid their meals tax to the Town. A fourth food food vendor at the festival wrote the Town a meals tax check for $60.05, but that check was returned for insufficient funds. Town Council at its Dec. 15th meeting was informed […]
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