Independent-Messenger

02/06/2025

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Dr. Charlette Woolridge has been chosen as the next executive director of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center.

02/05/2025

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Students at E.W. Wyatt Middle School were recognized during last Tuesday’s school board meeting for their outstanding accomplishments in a multi-state art competition.

02/04/2025

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A Greensville County deputy who died in the line of duty 11 years ago has been memorialized following a bridge dedication ceremony in his honor.

01/30/2025

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The Emporia Police Department recently received multiple grants and donations supporting their work in the community.

01/29/2025

Three officers at Greensville Correctional Center were arrested following two separate incidents of reported violence at the prison last year.

The Virginia Department of Corrections has confirmed that three correctional officers were arrested in November 2024 for what a spokesperson called “use of force” incidents.

One officer was arrested for a violent incident which occurred on Nov. 1 and resulted in an inmate needing medical treatment outside of the prison.

The second incident happened on Nov. 21 and again ended with an inmate requiring hospitalization. Two correctional officers were arrested in that case.

The officers involved in each case were arrested after an investigation by the department’s Office of Law Enforcement Services.

“Please note that the VADOC has zero tolerance for abuse or excessive force of any kind,” a VADOC spokesperson wrote to the Independent-Messenger. “All claims of abuse are investigated, and disciplinary action is taken when those claims are substantiated.”

The spokesperson declined to answer questions about the officers’ current employment status and the charges they are facing.

“The VADOC does not routinely comment on individual employee disciplinary matters, in accordance with state personnel policies,” he said.

Three officers at Greensville Correctional Center were arrested following two separate incidents of reported violence at the prison last year.

01/29/2025

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During their regular meeting on Jan. 21, the Emporia City Council heard a proposal for adopting a “receivership remedy” for blighted or nuisance properties in the city.

01/24/2025

01/23/2025

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Rosie’s Gaming Emporium recently showed its commitment to local students and delivered a $5,000 check to Communities in Schools in Greensville County.

01/22/2025

Due to icy road conditions, and out of an abundance of caution, all schools and offices in Greensville County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

[*] ALL AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARE CANCELED
[*] The School Board Meeting Scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled
[*] All 12-month employees will work remotely

The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. Please take necessary precautions and stay safe during this time. Updates regarding school operations will continue to be communicated through our usual channels, including the GCPS website, social media, and local news outlets.

01/22/2025

Please be aware that people are receiving phone calls from individuals that identified themselves as working for a sheriff‘s office in Virginia.  They use the excuse that the individual has missed jury duty.  They then ask you to go pay a fee for missing jury duty via the Coinstar machine. This individual will appear to have a lot of information concerning you.  During this call, they may refer to having you arrested. Please do not give these people any information at all. Hang up immediately.
No one in Law Enforcement will call you and ask for a fee for jury duty.
Please be mindful of not giving personal information over the phone.
Be safe and God Bless

W. T. Jarratt, Jr., Sheriff

01/22/2025

Per the county administrator's office:

Due to the inclement weather and icy road conditions, the Greensville County Government offices will be closed today on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

In addition to the County Government office, the following will also be closed:

- County Landfill
- Refuse Collections Sites
- GET Public Transportation