2023-02-15
AROUND TOWN
Those UFOs that President Biden has been shooting down are from a planet whose inhabitants, until recently, co-existed peacefully for many years. My sources at the Pentagon tell me it’s a rural planet with beautiful sunsets that’s been rocked by petty political feuding, jockeying, and grandstanding. It had enjoyed harmony and a fairly stable government until recent years. Strife and […]
‘PUT GOD BACK IN THE SCHOOLS’
Nottoway priest warns of ‘homosexual debauchery’SPEAKER ASKS IF ‘GAY AGENDA’ IS BEING TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS HERE Nottoway School Board members were asked Thursday by a local preacher to support a petition and take a stand against “using tax dollars to promote the gay agenda.” Rev. Paul Ashman of Old Nottoway Road presented copies of the Forest-based Christian Action Network packet and said he hopes they’ll […]
$8.4 MILLION SOUGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS
Tighter security said needed in NottowayNottoway School Board members are planning to ask the Board of Supervisors to fund construction of security vestibules at each of the County’s five school buildings at an estimated total price tag of $8.4 million. Division Supt. Dr. Tameshia Grimes made the announcement at Thursday night’s School Board meeting just several hours after the high-middle-intermediate school complex had been on […]
HELP FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Nottoway awarded $252,425A quarter-million dollar grant will provide Nottoway High School with tools to increase student and community engagement, mental health and wellness, and will also help the division hire a School Community Coordinator. School Board members voted 5-0 Thursday night to accept the $252,425 “Community Schools Grant” that requires no local match. Assistant Supt. of Instruction, Dr. Marcia Martin, said Nottoway […]
Flippen
James Michael Flippen, 70, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Blackstone, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was the first-born son of Doc and Jo Flippen, a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his brother, David Flippen (Rita) of Blackstone; nephew, Jason Flippen (Carrie) of Johns Island, SC; niece, Sarah Walker (Jason) of Blackstone; […]
THE FORUM
Appalling and uncalled forDear Sir: I have questions concerning a speech given by General Registrar Rodney Reynolds at the September 2022 Nottoway Board of Supervisors meeting. I was caught off-guard. Somehow Mr. Reynolds’ remarks about election readiness turned into outrage against what he called “the big lie.” Mr. Reynolds said fears and concerns about the Nov. election were the end product of “IGNORANCE […]