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Bill Outlaw says he’s not happy — and he expects many taxpayers won’t be, either — over a School Board proposal that he says falls short for non-division students. The School Board is considering a new policy — with formal adoption scheduled for April — that would allow part-time enrollment for home school and private school students living in Nottoway. […]

School Board members plan to spend the next year promoting a possible one-cent increase in the state sales tax in Nottoway County. Proceeds would be used strictly for Nottoway school renovations and new school construction. Division Supt. Dr. Marcia Martin informed Board members Thursday that state legislation, which would let Virginia localities hold referendums on proposed sales tax increases, appears […]

The Nottoway School Board has unanimously adopted a $22 million operating budget for 2026-27 that projects enrollment at 1,650 students — down from its prior estimate of 1,675. School Finance Director Heather Maier told Board members Thursday night that 1,650 is closer to the division’s current enrollment of 1,646 students. Projecting lower enrollment will reduce the division’s request from the […]

What was expected to be another debate on the same issue was resolved quickly, quietly, and unanimously at last week’s School Board meeting. Officials voted 5-0 Thursday to clarify division policy so that members will be reimbursed for expenses associated with training including registration, lodging, meals, and travel. The School Division will directly pay for registration fees hosted by the […]

One of Blackstone’s newest businesses celebrated its arrival here with a Grand Opening that attracted steady crowds throughout the day. Clarksville Auto Supply, now known as CAS NAPA, hosted a ribbon-cutting and other special events last Friday, March 13th at its Blackstone store on North Main Street. CAS NAPA last year acquired the former Wright Auto Supply and its six […]

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, located at 6541 Saylers Creek Road, Rice (Amelia County), invites the public to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battles of Sailor’s Creek with a weekend of special programs, living history, and battlefield interpretation set for Saturday, Apr. 4th through Monday, Apr. 6th. Visitors will have opportunities to explore events of April 6, 1865, […]

The Lunenburg County NAACP invites the public to its Freedom Fund Banquet, schedued for Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 p.m. at the People’s Community Center located at 1021 Tidewater Avenue in Victoria. Guest speaker will be Rev. C.L. Hobbs, Jr.