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Village COVID-19 case isolated, contained
FRANKLIN The case of COVID-19 that was recently discovered in a resident of The Village at Woods Edge has been deemed isolated and contained, according ...
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Peaceful protests continue
FRANKLIN The number of people in Franklin calling out for justice for the late George Floyd and an ...
I am grateful
By Jeff Turner Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 24th through the 26th on the Blackwater above ...
Broncos of 2020 presented diplomas
FRANKLIN Franklin High School senior Antasia A. Artis holds up her diploma, which she received on Thursday during ...
Market on Main reopens for season
Pandemic precautions are in place for vendors, customers Western Tidewater is gradually easing into resuming everyday activities and ...
BREAKING NEWS
Governor announces Phase Two guidelines
Further easing of public health restrictions to begin on Friday RICHMOND Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday signed Executive Order Sixty-Five and presented the second phase ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Businesswoman takes issue with tax collection
IVOR A Southampton County businesswoman is taking exception to how her back taxes were collected by the county treasurer, Cynthia Edwards. Donna Degroat, the proprietor ...
by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:31 pm
Opinion
If only we would tame our tongues
By Rich Manieri I stopped long ago reading comments under news articles and opinion pieces. Not because I don’t believe readers should have the opportunity ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:06 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Deputies make arrest in child pornography investigation
Suspect listed as an employee of Franklin City Public Schools COURTLAND A Courtland man who works as a Franklin City Public Schools teacher has been ...
by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:22 am
Opinion
Franklin a model for protestors
The men and women involved in Monday’s protest at the parking lot in front of WalMart were a fine example of how to conduct a ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:07 pm
Opinion
In a post-George Floyd America, it’s time to listen
By John L. Micek Ever gotten the wind knocked out of you? Or been unable to breathe for even a few seconds? There’s pain. There’s ...
by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 7:02 am
Breaking News Archive
Peaceful protest calls out for justice
City, county residents come together against racism, violence FRANKLIN “I can’t breathe!” “Justice for all!” “Black lives matter! Yes they do! All lives matter! Yes ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, June 1, 2020 9:06 pm
News
Courtland nursing home confirms COVID-19 cases
COURTLAND Forty-nine of Southampton County’s 144 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have occurred in areas with a Courtland ZIP code according to data the Virginia Department ...
by Stephen Faleski, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:42 pm
Opinion
Trump remains obsessed with Obama
By John L. Micek We’ve known for a long time that former President Barack Obama lives rent-free inside Donald Trump’s brain. From trying to tear ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:12 pm
Letters to the Editor
Supporting the Franklin City Class of 2020
To the Editor: Graduation from high school marks a milestone in an individual’s life. While this formal passing into adulthood typically follows nearly the same ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:11 pm
Franklin
Rec On the Go
Parks and Rec to give away activity backpacks FRANKLIN The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department is usually bustling with various activities Monday through Saturday. But ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:02 pm
Opinion
Not just teachers or secretaries
Included in today’s School page — please see B1 — is a photo and information about Riverdale Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year (Michelle Winters) ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:49 pm
News
SNAP recipients soon able to buy groceries online
RICHMOND Gov. Ralph Northam, on May 22, announced that for the first time, more than 740,000 Virginians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:48 pm
Franklin
Longwood student explains stress of online college
By Amber Williams [Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a 10-part series by Amber Williams.] FRANKLIN Cierra White, a Political Science major with minors ...
by Contributor, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:47 pm
Franklin
RepairTech earns distinguished honor for philanthropy
By Wendy Harrison FRANKLIN Local industrial contractor RepairTech has been selected to receive the 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy for its generous support ...
by Contributor, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:42 pm
Breaking News Archive
Details sought in gunfire case
FRANKLIN Franklin City Police are seeking information about gunfire at Dorchester Apartments late Tuesday night. According to department spokesman Sgt. Scott Halverson, at 10:42 the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12:38 pm
Letters to the Editor
Drewryville remembers veterans on Memorial Day
To the editor: The church bell of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church in Drewryville rang at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day in observance of the National ...
by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:50 am
Letters to the Editor
Pictures of graduates are encouraging
To the Editor: I just wanted to say that the beautiful pictures of our 2020 graduates on our lamp posts around town is quite a ...
by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:48 am
Letters to the Editor
School closure effect will be greater next year
To the Editor: There is no dispute that closing Virginia K-12 schools has created monumental and unimaginable challenges unlike any seen in the history of ...
by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:42 am
Franklin
Broncos get their moment in the sun
FHS senior portraits decorate downtown FRANKLIN A gesture to recognize Franklin High School’s Class of 2020 is evident to all people who work, live or ...
by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:33 am
Franklin
FRHA suing city
FRANKLIN The Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s ongoing dispute with the city over whether three apartment complexes collectively owe more than $400,000 in back taxes ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:05 pm
Franklin
Holland Trace sold
CoHo Investments paid $1.2M FRANKLIN The Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority recently sold one of its low-income housing complexes — apparently as a means of ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:03 pm
Franklin
Camp gears up for opening of eSports arena
Recruitment of players is underway By Wendy Harrison SUFFOLK Let the summer games begin! Camp Community College is actively recruiting players for it new eSports ...
by Contributor, Friday, May 22, 2020 6:29 am
News
State Board holds line on community college tuition, fees
RICHMOND The State Board for Community Colleges, by a unanimous vote, elected to maintain the current in-state tuition and mandatory fees for Fall 2020. The ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 6:25 am
News
Northam announces awarding of $95M-plus in grants
Funds will be dedicated to state, local criminal justice programs RICHMOND Gov. Ralph Northam announced the award of more than $95 million in federal grant ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 5:57 am
Opinion
I don’t miss wearing socks, and other quarantine musings
By Galen Butler I miss … … Thursday night choir practice. More than any other aspect of church life, I really miss this weekly ritual ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:24 pm
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