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‘CIVILITY AND STABILITY’

New era for Nottoway, says County leader

CHAIRMAN: ‘I LOVE ALL OF YOU, EVEN THE HATERS’ The outspoken Chairman of Nottoway County’s new Board of Supervisors said he’s never been prouder to serve and that he and other officials aren’t going to be discouraged by “bile that has spewed-out of a couple of people’s mouths — constantly and repetitively.” John Roark made his comments near the end […]

‘WE ALL KNOW THEY’RE METH HEADS’

County official says late night walkers worry citizens

CLAIMS LAW ENFORCEMENT ‘GETS REALLY DISCOURAGED’ Commonwealth’s Attorney Leanne Watrous found herself being “cross-examined” by Bo Toth at last Thursday night’s Board of Supervisor meeting. “I might need to stop coming to these meetings,” prosecutor Watrous smiled. “Goodness!” Supervisor Toth said he meant no criticism but citizens are concerned by strangers walking back roads in the middle of the night. […]

ANIMAL SHELTER’S PRICE TAG DROPPING

Renovation eyed in Burkeville

Instead of breaking ground and building a new animal shelter — which is projected to cost more than $3 million — Nottoway Supervisors are eyeing an existing building on the same property in Burkeville and may end up spending closer to $2 million. County Administrator Steve Bowen told Board members Thursday night, March 21st, that he recently contacted Jeff Bond, […]

REASSESSMENT RETALIATION?

Taxpayer says property’s value was hiked again after he questioned process

Sonny Abbott says he fears a complaint he made about the proposed reassessed value of his property is “coming back to haunt me.” Speaking as a citizen, the Nottoway School Board Chair and retired Ford Motor executive told the Board of Supervisors Thursday night, March 21st that his Reassessment Notice initially valued his home and land at $505,300. That’s a […]

BACK TO RICHMOND!

Big promotion for educator

A Nottoway County native has risen to a high level state education post in the Commowealth. Dr. Michelle Cary Wallace of Burkeville is the new Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for the Virginia Dept. of Education (VDOE). She oversees three offices at VDOE: Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics; Humanities; and Educational Technology; and Classroom Innovation. It’s her second time at the […]

In Loving Memory

Crewe Garden Club met Tuesday, March 19th at the Crewe Public Library. Members participated in a workshop, creating window light catchers led by Melissa Boggs (lower right), Director of Programs. Each member took home a creative, one-of-a-kind example. Long-time member, the late Betty Schaubach, was honored at the meeting. Betty, who died March 5th at age 90, was very talented […]

Potential Positive Breakthrough In Project

This was the scene several days ago at the Fort Barfoot reservoir dam, where crews from English Construction are busy replacing the Rt. 46 bridge that links Nottoway and Brunswick counties. Blackstone Town Council this past Monday night (March 18th) reversed a previous decision and went on record, 7-0, in support of letting contractors use a crane, which would use […]

Before And After

Progress continues at Joshua Johnson’s planned “Trippin’ Billies Craft Brewery” at the corner of South High and East Broad Streets in Blackstone. Johnson, who provided us these images, says the projected opening of his latest venture, which will include indoor and outdoor seating, is set for mid-July or August. Among the renovations is restoration of the old Virginia Steam Laundry […]

‘ABSOLUTELY TOXIC’ ‘Shameful, insensitive, and stupid behavior’

DISABLED TEACHER IS ‘BULLIED’ AT BPS

A bus driver says he’s “ashamed to be part of the Nottoway County School System” after observing the way a disabled teacher was mistreated at Blackstone Primary School. Tim Matthews, who’s driven for about 11 years, calls the atmopshere at the BPS office “absolutely toxic” and that it apparently permeates much of the school. Matthews made his remarks to the […]

‘THANK YOU’ GOES A LONG WAY’

But ‘No School Board member has ever told us’

District One School Board member Bill Outlaw is encouraging his colleagues “get into the schools more, and let all of the teachers and staff know how much they are appreciated.” Outlaw offered that suggestion at the Board’s March 14th meeting and cited several positive experiences while visiting Crewe Primary and Nottoway Intermediate. Outlaw said he was delighted by the spaghetti […]


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