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ALTERCATION IS CAPTURED ON VIDEO A member of the Nottoway School Board member, who’s also one of this county’s most vocal Republicans, says he’s declining comment — for now — on a Trespassing charge filed against him. District One rep Bill Outlaw, a former Chairman of the Nottoway GOP, was charged with the misdemeanor Friday, Oct. 17th, after an incident […]

CHARGES ALLEGE THREAT, HARASSMENT AGAINST BANK A New York City man, whom local police say is employed by NYPD, was arrested in downtown Blackstone last week after allegedly making threats and harassing various employees of Citizens Bank & Trust Company. Blackstone Lt. Tony Mayton identifies the suspect as 55-year-old Kenneth Woodson of the Big Apple. He was arrested without incident […]

Five speakers Thursday night urged the Nottoway Board of Supervisors to think about the less fortunuate when developing budgets — after two consecutive years of significant increases in Real Estate and Personal Property rates, plus new levies this year for EMS and Fire Services. Zachary Wells (above) urged officials to “think about our brothers and sisters in

INGENUITY, BUSINESS SAVVY ON FULL DISPLAY Kenston Forest School recently held its inaugural Shark Tank Event — celebrating creativity, leadership, and innovation of students in Kenston’s Capstone Class. Eight students took the stage Sunday, Oct. 5th, to present their projects before a panel of five community “sharks,” sharing their visions for ways to enhance their school and local community. The […]

INDICTMENTS HANDED DOWN IN LUNENBURG A predator hunter who earlier this year shot and killed a well-known Lunenburg County outdoorsman is now facing several criminal charges — including Felony Homicide. A Lunenburg grand jury last Tuesday, Oct. 7th returned six true bills against Jonathan Andrew Bailey, 47, of Buffalo Junction (Mecklenburg County). In addition to the Homicide charge, Bailey is […]

A Victoria man is accused of Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Sodomy, and other felony charges against a teenage girl. Shawn Anthony Zhe, 44, of Victoria, was indicted October 7th by a Lunenburg County grand jury, which returned 11 true bills. The defendant was familiar with the alleged victim and her family when the alleged pattern of abuse began, said authorities. […]

The National Honor Society of Nottoway High School collected 31 units during its first blood drive of the school year, well on track to reach the chapter’s yearly goal of 65 units for the year. Faculty member Lindsey Turpin noted that blood drive plebotomists noted “how friendly, polite, and well-behaved our students are.”

Students at Crewe Primary School were ‘blown away’ by teacher performances in a recent bubble-blowing contest. The event coincided with National Chewing Gum Day (Tuesday, Sept. 30th), and all faculty and staff were invited to participate. The challenge was issued by school secretary Kellie Dalton, who allowed each participant two pieces of “Hubba Bubba” gum — one for practicing and […]

Kenstone Forest senior Harper Arthur, daughter of Mike & Lisa Arthur of South Hill, was crowned 2025 Kavalier Homecoming Queen during halftime festivities Friday night at Larry Clary Field. She’s shown in left photo with her father. One day earlier, her prom date, classmate Ransom Clark (right), was crowned King by Head of School Lori Bacon during the annual Kavalier […]