COUNCIL REP SAYS DON’T WORRY ABOUT ‘PUSHBACK’ Blackstone officials appear to be abandoning plans to let Petersburg developer Dave McCormack renovate and build 30 or more apartments in old school buildings on South Harris Street — a move that was opposed by several nearby residents who placed “No Apartments” signs in their yards. But would those same opponents object to […]
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Early White Christmas
After a 3-4 inch snowfall last Friday, another eight inches fell throughout the day and evening this past Monday, Dec. 8th, creating nostalgic holiday images in Blackstone’s Seay Park (above) and decorated 18th Century Schwartz Tavern (below). Bottom photo was taken on South Main Street, facing north, shortly after 5:00 p.m.
SNOW IS PURE JOY FOR VISITORS
First for teachers from SE AsiaA local teacher from the Philippines had three wishes this year when she came to America and joined the staff of Nottoway County Public Schools. Intermediate School teacher Lylaine Mae Antiquina Jimeno-Ayawan (“Ms. Lylaine”) wanted to see leaves change colors, to see a real squirrel and, most of all, to see it snow for the first time of her life. […]
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: BLACKSTONE 2026
One official already addressing plans for next yearA Blackstone councilman says he’s “exploring the possibility” of seeking re-election next November. At-Large rep Chris Page last week sent an email to supporters, saying in part, “We made significant strides together toward building a stronger, more vibrant Blackstone. We tackled tough challenges, celebrated important victories, and I always put the interests of our community first. Yet, as I look […]
TO BE RESCHEDULED?
Eight inches of snow and treacherous roads cancelled this past Monday night’s scheduled joint work-session between the Nottoway School Board and Nottoway Board of Supervisors. A new date had not been announced at deadline. Both Boards are expected to discuss the future of the former Burkeville Elementary School building and the upcoming 2026-27 budget as well as school capital improvement […]
BARREL TOO SHORT
Gun charge filed in traffic stopA Nottoway County man was arrested here Sunday morning on an alleged felony firearm offense that even authorities say is “confusing.” According to Blackstone Police, William Howard Patterson, 31, of Old Shore Road, Blackstone, was stopped on North West Avenue at 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning, Dec. 7th. Officer Jeremy Ruppert saw a vehicle cross the white line on the right […]
14 MPH IN A 55 ZONE
Slow speed, swerving alerts DeputyThe 360/460 junction near Burkeville has seen dangerously high speeds in recent years — several of them topping 100 miles per hour. That trend was “put in reverse” recently when a man was arrested for rolling through at 14 mph. Yes, that’s right — fourteen. It was 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 30th. Nottoway Sheriff Robert Jones […]
First Place, Marching Unit
It was a cold night in December 1985 — 40 years ago — when the Blackstone Woman’s Club won first place among marching units in the Blackstone Christmas Parade. We recognize “little” Richard Cobbs as “toy soldier” marching behind banner and Melinda Walden (back, right) waving to the crowd. And that appears to be police officer Clarence Simpson walking along […]
Top Musicians
The Marching Cougars of Nottoway High School captured 1st place in the band category during Blackstone’s Christmas Parade back in December 1985 — 40 years ago. The parade that year was held on the first Friday of December and proceeded down Main Street from north-to-south. The Blackstone Parade today is held on the second Friday night of December and proceeds […]
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