Betty Ramsey, Author at The Tidewater News

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK: Choosing to believe

Whatever your faith and beliefs may the goodness, kindness and spirit of Santa Claus be added to your list — if not already there. This ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:23 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Damaging thunderstorms possible Monday, NWS warns

The National Weather Service based in Wakefield issued a hazardous weather outlook alert for the city of Suffolk, as strong to severe thunderstorms may develop ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK: Honor and remember our fallen heroes

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in the service of the United States of America. Celebrated on the last Monday ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Monday, May 29, 2023 9:58 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK: What we ought to be

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday that honors a private American citizen. An iconic figure in our Nation’s history, Dr. Martin ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:00 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

COLUMN: Bucking the trend

Our communities are what we make of them — they are a direct reflection of where we put our efforts, time and money. Our actions, ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

COLUMN: A debt of gratitude

As Americans we are fortunate to enjoy many liberties and freedoms that others can only dream of. These liberties and freedoms, taken for granted by ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:00 am

WESTERN TIDEWATER

Western Tidewater Wish Upon a Star Pageant inspires and encourages youth

The inaugural Western Tidewater Wish Upon a Star Pageant was held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Southampton High School and was sponsored by Smart Beginnings, Cofield’s ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:09 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Support your community — shop at home

Black Friday — that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with dread. Don’t get me wrong, I like ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Saturday, November 27, 2021 4:42 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Remember and honor those who sacrificed all

Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer. However, it is so much more ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, May 28, 2021 4:55 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Thankful for the love and guidance of Mom

Mother’s Day — a day we celebrate and give thanks to the woman/women in our life who have in many circumstances had more to do ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:18 am

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