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Trump wins reelection to presidency
The Associated Press declared Republican Party candidate Donald J. Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election early ...
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King, Republican federal candidates lead big in Southampton
Eleven of 11 precincts are now reporting in Southampton County, with only provisional and post-election ballots outstanding, and ...
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Kaplan, Democratic federal candidates dominate in Franklin
Six of six precincts are now reporting in the city of Franklin, with only provisional and post-election ballots ...
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UPDATED: Kaplan, Democratic federal candidates lead in Franklin
Electoral results are coming into focus in the city of Franklin, with five of six precincts reporting. Paul ...
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Registrar offices estimate length of election night
Officials from the registrar offices in the city of Franklin and Southampton County hope to conclude their duties ...
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Outdoors
RIVERGUARD REPORT: Nottoway fishing on fire
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent Oct. 27-29 on the Nottoway below the Bronco Club. The water was ...
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Legislation would prohibit expulsion of students for cellphone use
As school divisions across Virginia adapt to more restrictive procedures governing cellphone use in line with Gov. Glenn ...
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Boykins candidates speak at forum
The Boykins Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, offered a prime opportunity for citizens to learn more about ...
Opinion
LAUREN’S REVIEW: Kendrick’s directorial debut a confident thriller
By Lauren Bradshaw Lauren’s Review Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, Woman Of the Hour, is a phenomenal depiction of ...
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Portrait honors retired Judge Alfreda Talton-Harris
By Almeta Davis Contributing Writer Courtland, VA – On Oct.18, 2024, the newly renovated Courthouse in Southampton County ...
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4-H Horse Club hosts Model Horse Clinic & Show
By Maura Britt The Britches & Boots 4-H Horse Club hosted a Model Horse Clinic & Show on ...
Agribusiness
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – Oct. 25, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, Oct. 25: In Virginia, state graded ...
Schools
Students learning to be healthy eaters
The pre-K students of Nottoway Elementary School really enjoyed their apples at lunch during the annual “Crunch Heard ...
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Sentara Obici shows Franklin students the world of patient care
Sentara Obici Hospital hosted students from Franklin City Public Schools to showcase how the hospital provides high quality ...
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SCPS seeks job-ordering contract for health building
Southampton County Public Schools is seeking to build the Student Health & Education Building through a job-ordering contract ...
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Nottoway Indian Tribe joins America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, the only state-recognized tribe in the nation to receive an invitation, proudly ...
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Crowd gathers in Boykins for Pumpkin Fest
The 13th annual Boykins Pumpkin Fest successfully drew a crowd Saturday, Oct. 19, allowing Boykins to share its ...
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Council revises town gazebo use policy
The Windsor Town Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 8 to revise the town’s policy regarding use of the ...
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Board to continue pursuit of forensic audit
The Southampton County School Board’s counsel sent a letter to the county administrator Sept. 19 indicating that there ...
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Nottoway Elementary students get weather wise
The fourth grade scientists of Nottoway Elementary School received a lesson in meteorology courtesy of WAVY-TV Channel 10’s ...
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FCPS Alumni Spotlight: Barry Howell
Barry Howell graduated from Franklin High School in 1992 and headed off to college to become a mechanical ...
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SCPS superintendent’s contract extended
The Southampton County School Board voted Oct. 14 to extend the contract of Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent ...
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STEM program paints with a Halloween theme
Children painted Halloween flower pots in October at the monthly STEM program hosted by the Courtland branch of ...
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Franklin’s Boo Bash set for Oct. 24
The annual Downtown Franklin Boo Bash is offering a variety of family oriented activities aligned with the season ...
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Honoring Fire Safety Week at Meherrin Elementary School
Meherrin Elementary School welcomed some special guests Friday, Oct. 11, as it honored Fire Safety Week: Newsoms Volunteer ...