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Franklin

New math standards nip local schools

Western Tidewater school districts saw an almost across-the-board decrease in state test scores for math as a result of tougher standards over last year. Read more

by Dale Liesch, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:44 am

Business

Atlantic Wood plant in Newsoms sold

A South Carolina company has paid $1.3 million for a Newsoms plant that finishes telephone poles and pilings. Read more

by Dale Liesch, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:20 am

Isle of Wight County

You asked: Southampton supervisors did not eliminate position

Assistant Southampton County Administrator Jon Mendenhall remains on the job. County supervisors Dallas Jones, Ron West and Barry Porter all said they value what Mendenhall ... Read more

by Dale Liesch, Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:59 am

Franklin

Franklin to put 45 properties up for tax sale

Franklin could make up to $234,698 during a proposed sale of 45 properties for which taxes haven’t been paid since at least 2008, said Franklin ... Read more

by Dale Liesch, Friday, August 10, 2012 10:23 am

Isle of Wight County

Barb’s Place opens in Zuni

The store, which sells mostly donated items at “yard sale” prices, was named in memory of their mother, Barbara Powell, who died in May 2005. Read more

by Dale Liesch, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 9:58 am

Franklin

Ordinance supported for demolishing eyesores

The city can’t demolish a vacant home on 104 McCutcheon St. up for tax sale without changing a law to allow the removal of eyesores ... Read more

by Dale Liesch, Saturday, August 4, 2012 10:47 am

News

Courtland getting mobile mechanic

A Courtland man wants to change the way mechanics do business by bringing the shop to his customers. Read more

by Dale Liesch, Saturday, August 4, 2012 10:40 am

Franklin

Local industries getting greener

With its 85 jobs and $60 million investment, Tak Investments’ ST Tissue facility opening in October at Franklin’s International Paper mill will convert recycled paper ... Read more

by Dale Liesch, Friday, August 3, 2012 10:49 am

Isle of Wight County

1,100 lost jobs return

The repurposing of Franklin’s International Paper mill and the opening of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in Windsor will mean the replacement of nearly 1,100 jobs ... Read more

by Dale Liesch, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 11:23 am

News

Courtland mechanic makes house calls

Ed O’Donnell’s new mobile mechanic business, Ed’s Repair, does everything from oil changes to engine or transmission swaps on automobiles, heavy equipment and tractors. Read more

by Dale Liesch, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 9:33 am

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