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Rock Church dedicates Ben S. Dillon Life Center
By Amber Ballance FRANKLIN The Rock Church of Franklin recently celebrated 45 years of building his Kingdom in Franklin, Virginia. In June, they celebrated ...
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Franklin Schools going virtual this fall
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Confessions of an amateur sportsman
‘Stabbed by a Nottoway River Catfish’ By Allen Harper I have always enjoyed the simplicity of catfishing. I ...
Tornado causes significant damage in Courtland
Injuries were minor COURTLAND One westbound lane of Route 58 will remain closed overnight because of notable damage ...
Isaias takes a swipe at Western Tidewater
COURTLAND Tropical Storm Isaias hasn’t just swept through Western Tidewater without notice. Downed power lines and tree branches ...
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Isaias takes a swipe at Western Tidewater
COURTLAND Tropical Storm Isaias hasn’t just swept through Western Tidewater without notice. Downed power lines and tree branches have been reported in Southampton County. One ...
by Stephen Cowles.
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Franklin Schools going virtual this fall
Board will revisit plan before allowing in-person learning FRANKLIN Students and staff in the Franklin City Public School division will be learning 100 percent virtually ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:40 pm
Opinion
Consider the side effects
By Nathan Rice I have to have my blood taken every few months, so I’m familiar with the process. I arrive prepared with my right ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:26 pm
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Courtland produce auction postponed due to storm damage
COURTLAND Courtland’s farmers market took heavy damage from Tropical Storm Isaias, but plans to resume produce auctions Aug. 13. While the building in which auctions ...
by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:09 pm
Opinion
Change is needed in local school board
The Southampton County Public School Board held a special called meeting on July 27, 2020. The meeting was called to approve the school re-opening plan ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:07 pm
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Franklin registrar sees confusion over third-party absentee ballot applications
FRANKLIN Franklin voters who received an unsolicited absentee ballot application from the Center for Voter Information beware — the return envelopes are addressed to the ...
by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, August 6, 2020 3:43 pm
Opinion
Keeping Franklin together in these uncertain times
By Tim Bradshaw In the 13 years I’ve lived here the Statue of the Confederate Soldier on Clay Street has never been brought up as ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:41 pm
News
Dominion: Outage may continue through Thursday
Nearly 1,000 still without power in Isle of Wight Some Dominion Energy customers who lost power as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias may see ...
by Stephen Faleski, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:51 pm
Franklin
City tax shortfall not that bad
FRANKLIN Tax revenues Franklin deemed vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19 haven’t suffered as badly as city officials feared at the start of the ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 7:25 pm
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No tornado hit Windsor, Virginia
WINDSOR Contrary to any reports, there has been no tornado that struck in Windsor, Virginia, because of Tropical Storm Isaias early Tuesday morning. Windsor Police ...
by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 11:07 am
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Tropical storm warning in effect
FRANKLIN From now until further notice, a tropical storm warning is in effect in Western Tidewater where Isaias is concerned, according to the National Weather ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, August 3, 2020 7:01 pm
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Accident on 460 results in fatality
ZUNI A single vehicle fatality occurred in the westbound Route 460 (Windsor Boulevard) east of Route 639 (Ecella Road) on Monday. According to Sgt. Michelle ...
by Stephen Faleski, Monday, August 3, 2020 3:25 pm
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Plans made for Moses Clements VT Scholarship Golf Tournament
By Barry Grizzard EMPORIA Over the last 20-plus years the Greensville/Southampton Hokie Club and Alumni Chapter has supported freshmen entering Virginia Tech with total scholarships ...
by Contributor, Sunday, August 2, 2020 7:37 pm
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Keep a watch on Tropical Storm Isaias
FRANKLIN Though Isaias has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, the National Weather Service in Wakefield is still advising people not to ...
by Stephen Cowles, Sunday, August 2, 2020 7:16 pm
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Governor declares state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias
FRANKLIN Gov. Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact parts of coastal Virginia starting ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 5:59 pm
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IW schools revisit reopening decision
By Nate Delesline III Staff Writer The Isle of Wight County School Board plans to rescind its decision to reopen schools for two days a ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 4:26 pm
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Virginia could feel impacts from Isaias
By Tracy Agnew FRANKLIN The likelihood that Hampton Roads will see effects of Hurricane Isaias increased Thursday and Friday as the storm crossed the ...
by Contributor, Friday, July 31, 2020 12:00 pm
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Virginia could feel impacts from Isaias
By Tracy Agnew Editor The likelihood that Hampton Roads will see effects of Hurricane Isaias increased Thursday and Friday as the storm crossed the Dominican ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 9:53 am
Franklin
Fall classes will get underway at Camp Community College
By Wendy Harrison FRANKLIN Since fall semester is rapidly approaching, Paul D. Camp Community College wants to stress that although classes may be different, the ...
by Contributor, Thursday, July 30, 2020 4:42 pm
Opinion
Learning and leading
By Tonya S. Swindell Learning and leading go hand in hand. We begin to value others when we seek to understand. Others’ views and opinions ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:47 pm
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Southampton schools to resume virtual learning this fall
Board supports superintendent’s recommendation 5-2 COURTLAND When Southampton County Public Schools reopen on Sept. 8, the students’ learning will be done virtually for the first ...
by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:24 pm
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Northam announces $644.6M in federal coronavirus relief
RICHMOND Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that the Commonwealth will distribute $644.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to local governments in its second ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:29 pm
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Man drowns in Boykins
BOYKINS The accidental drowning of a Boykins man occurred in a body of water off of Burnt Reed Road on Monday afternoon. This was confirmed ...
by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:14 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Franklin school employee tests positive
FRANKLIN A staff member of the Franklin City Public School Division has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Tamara ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:04 pm
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VHSL opts for condensed seasons
By Jimmy LaRoue Suffolk News-Herald COURTLAND The high school sports landscape will see a marked shift for the upcoming school year, as the Virginia High ...
by Contributor, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:03 pm
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Northam announces $70M Rebuild VA economic recovery fund
Grants of up to $10K will be awarded to approximately 7,000 applicants HAMPTON Governor Ralph Northam today announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 27, 2020 4:49 pm
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