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The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Gatherings In SoCo during the Brewing Up Business event in November. A chamber news release noted that those in search of peaceful surroundings for a wedding, reunion, party, etc. must consider Gatherings in SoCo. The business is located at 31001 Smiths Ferry Road in Franklin and is owned by Charles and Debi Darden. Contact them at 757-304-5151 or Charles.darden@gatheringsinsoco.com. Included among those pictured at the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left, in front, Melissa Rose, Charles Darden, Newsoms District Supervisor Lynda T. Updike, Debi Darden, Lucy Darden and Southampton County Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr.