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Nazario lawsuit trial date set
A federal judge has set a March 28, 2022, trial date for Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario’s lawsuit against one current and one former member ...
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Patel celebrates 15 years of performing ‘Jiffy Knee’ procedure
Dr. Manish Patel, of Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center, is celebrating 15 years of performing the “Jiffy Knee” ...
Fundraiser benefits the Hudgins family
Jonathan A. Hudgins was a man who made many friends during his lifetime, and the positive impact he ...
Windsor Town Council considers expansion of enterprise zone
Isle of Wight County Economic Development Coordinator Nicole Talton presented the Windsor Town Council with details on the ...
McAuliffe tours Camp amid gubernatorial campaign
Terry McAuliffe visited the Franklin campus of Paul D. Camp Community College on July 15 as part of ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Delta variant in Isle of Wight?
Is the delta variant to blame for Isle of Wight County’s rise in COVID-19 cases over the past month? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
by Stephen Faleski.
WAY TO GO!
Chamber brews up business at Parker’s Peanuts
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Brewing Up Business event was hosted the morning of July 9 by Parker’s Peanuts, located in Courtland. A chamber ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:31 pm
FRANKLIN
Adjustment to school dress code debated, then made
The Franklin City School Board voted 5-1 during its July 15 meeting to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to add jeans without distressed tears, holes and/or ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:54 am
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A matter of concern
To the Editor: I have long been clear, “I have the right to make decisions about my body and what is done to it.” When ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:36 am
FRANKLIN
Reappointment of Franklin school board members
Three members of the Franklin City School Board were reappointed to serve new three-year terms beginning July 1. A Franklin City Public Schools news release ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:19 pm
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Dequan Boone leads Southampton track and field
Southampton High School junior Dequan Boone was regional champion in the boys shot put and discus throw and advanced to compete in the 2021 Virginia ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:05 pm
FRANKLIN
Telework not prohibited but not promoted
The Franklin City School Board voted 6-0 not to approve a telework policy for Franklin City Public Schools employees, with the understanding that this action ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:43 am
FRANKLIN
City closes on building for Social Services
Franklin’s City Council adopted the resolution and signed the final deed July 12 that allowed the city to close the next day on a building ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:37 am
Our View
Make your emergency kit now
This time of year, the hurricane preparedness message always bears repeating. With our area threatened by its first tropical system — Elsa, which will be ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:14 pm
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Advocacy needed for Alzheimer’s research
To the Editor: More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 150,000 in Virginia and their 349,000 caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s advocate, ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:12 pm
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Delegate is not a friend of law enforcement
To the Editor: I am a retired police officer and 45 year member of the Fraternal Order of Police. I read with great interest the ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:09 pm
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Northam announces more than $11M in GO Virginia grants
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced an allocation of more than $11.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to help advance economic ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:53 am
Isle of Wight County
Blood shortage continues
A thousand blood donations needed daily to prevent further delays in patient care While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:46 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Smithfield Foods plant to end slaughtering
Effective this August, Smithfield Foods will end slaughtering operations at its hometown meatpacking plant on North Church Street. Smithfield also plans to consolidate its pet ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:39 am
Our View
Teach history fully, but don’t preach
There’s much to dislike on both sides of the increasingly shrill debate over so-called Critical Race Theory, and we’re saddened to see Isle of Wight’s ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 7:21 am
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Clapp receives chamber scholarship
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2021 Donna C. McCullough Chamber Scholarship to Alexis Clapp. In a recent news release, the chamber noted ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 7:17 am
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Summer enrollment more than doubles from 2019
Southampton County Public Schools are seeing significantly increased participation in summer school this year compared to 2019 after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led ...
by Titus Mohler, Monday, July 19, 2021 7:06 am
FRANKLIN
FCPS superintendent taking leave of absence
Dr. Tamara Sterling, superintendent of Franklin City Public Schools, has been granted a personal leave of absence effective Friday, July 16, until Tuesday, Aug. 30. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 16, 2021 7:59 am
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Southampton County man sentenced for production of child porn
A Southampton County man was sentenced July 14 to 40 years in prison for producing and possessing images of child sexual abuse. A Department of ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:42 pm
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Foodbank launches 757 Mobile Markets
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore unveiled June 30 the 757 Mobile Markets during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Lynnhaven Landing Apartments ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:41 am
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
School board reviews policies addressing trans students
The Southampton County School Board briefly reviewed existing and updated policies that address transgender students during the board’s meeting July 12 while also addressing some ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:31 am
FRANKLIN
Monument move likely to be completed in August
The contractor for the relocation of the City of Franklin’s Confederate monument expects the move to be completed on a single day in August. The ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:29 am
FRANKLIN
Preliminary hearing date in child porn case set
The preliminary hearing for Charles Greer Gatten, of Franklin, in connection to several charges related to child pornography is set for Aug. 16 at 1 ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:01 am
Your Turn
Curiosity in action
By Tonya S. Swindell “Curiosity killed the cat” is an old saying used to warn individuals about the dangers of being too curious. According to ...
by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:36 pm
WAY TO GO!
A picture perfect day
On Saturday, June 19, Speaklife Photography and Images Of Grace, held “Picture Perfect” a free photography event for area youth between the ages of 7-14. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:32 pm
Your Turn
Exploring college funding choices
By Mark McGahee How can you help cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are ...
by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:37 am
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