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Revelle crowned queen

Several hundred people came out to enjoy the first, albeit rain-shortened, day of the 2010 Franklin-Southampton County Fair on Thursday, and applauded as 16-year-old Megan ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11:15 am

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Local schools missing AYP doubles

The number of public schools in three local divisions that failed to make federal performance goals has doubled from one year ago, according to data ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:50 am

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Local liquor store sales up less than 1 percent

Local ABC stores have posted modest gains in both total sales and the amount of alcoholic beverages sold. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:17 am

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Watchdog group draws 100

More than 100 people attended a Tuesday night meeting for reforming the watchdog group Citizens for Responsible Government. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:08 am

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Watchdog group reforms in Southampton

About 100 people were at Southampton High School on Tuesday night, for the reformation of the watchdog group Citizens for Responsible Government. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 12:26 pm

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Local singer to perform at fair Saturday

When Colton James takes the stage at the Franklin-Southampton County Fair on Saturday night, he’ll be performing before a home crowd that, like James, enjoys ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 9:12 am

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Number of credits reduced to graduate from Southampton High School

Southampton County School Board voted Monday to reduce the number of credits required to graduate from high school, putting Southampton High School in line with ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 9:04 am

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Franklin City Public Schools seeks finance director

Franklin City Public Schools is looking for a new finance supervisor to replace Debbie Smith, who has been reassigned to payroll specialist. Read more

by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:34 am

Lifestyles

Tax holiday draws shoppers

Shoppers began turning out in larger numbers at local stores on Friday, the first day of Virginia’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, which runs through ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:15 am

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Former FHS principal to get same pay

Lawrence Whiting isn’t the principal of Franklin High School anymore, but he will make the same $82,247 salary at his new, formerly part-time position in ... Read more

by Charlie Passut, Friday, August 6, 2010 8:47 am

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