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Crime, arrests fell in 2009

Fewer crimes were committed and fewer arrests made in Western Tidewater during 2009, according to data in an annual State Police report released Thursday. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Friday, May 7, 2010 8:39 am

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Hundreds pray for ‘new day’

About 300 people joined hands in prayer Thursday night to give thanks and to pray for the deliverance of a community reeling from job losses ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Friday, May 7, 2010 8:36 am

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FSEDI agrees to funding cuts

Franklin-Southampton Economic Development Inc. has agreed to smaller contributions from Southampton County and the City of Franklin next fiscal year. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 8:22 am

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Voters shake up Boykins council

More than 46 percent of Boykins voters turned out for Tuesday’s election, where 12 people ran for five Town Council seats. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 8:20 am

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Airport interested in touch-and-go Navy landings

The City of Franklin is interested in contracting with the Navy to allow practice touch-and-go landings for two types of turboprop aircraft at Franklin Municipal ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Friday, April 30, 2010 8:20 am

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Tractor Supply plans to build in city

The Franklin Planning Commission will give final consideration for a proposed Tractor Supply Co. store on Armory Drive at its meeting on Thursday. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 8:27 am

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County debates how to close $1.85M gap

A debate over the best method to close a $1.85 million gap between the county’s incoming revenue and its expenses broke out among Southampton County ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 8:26 am

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State, IOW to conserve 2,500 forested acres

Gov. Bob McDonnell has announced that two state agencies will partner with Isle of Wight County to conserve more than 2,500 acres of forested land, ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:52 am

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Entrepreneurs get help

People traveling through Franklin may have noticed a large bus with a satellite dish atop at various places in town on Wednesday. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:34 am

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IP: No comment on bidders for plant

Officials with International Paper Co. have declined to identify the companies or consortiums that are in negotiations to purchase facilities at the Franklin mill for ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:05 am

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