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Franklin

Virginia Tech shootings take local grads back to 2007 massacre

For Jackie Hodges, Thursday brought back bad memories. News of two noontime fatal shootings at Virginia Tech took the 26-year-old Courtland woman back to April ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:52 am

News

Sebrell Farm gets preliminary OK

The Southampton County Planning Commission on Thursday night unanimously recommended giving Sebrell Farm permission to expand its sand mining operation on White Road. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:50 am

Franklin

Dr. Dodson passes away

Retired Franklin dentist and pharmacist Dr. Barham Dodson died Friday morning after a 24-hour stay at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. He was 86. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:50 am

COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT

Former resident writes third book

Got word that former Franklin-area resident Patricia “Patsie” Gray Diamond has released her third book, “Aunt Cecil’s Mysterious Past.” Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, December 9, 2011 10:12 am

Outdoors

Three-day deer season in Franklin opens Dec. 20

Roy Richards has seen a mixed bag of nice deer this fall — in the City of Franklin. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, December 9, 2011 10:05 am

News

Enviva abandons Shady Brook Trail site, goes to Turner Tract

The move secures 60 to 65 new jobs and makes use of the county-developed park. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Thursday, December 8, 2011 9:13 pm

Franklin

Residents angry about Enviva

Residents learn more about the proposed $75 million to $85 million plant. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Thursday, December 8, 2011 9:25 am

News

One supervisor opposes Enviva rezoning; others undecided

Southampton County Supervisor Walter Young expected some opposition to a wood pellet manufacturer in his Franklin District — but not the magnitude he’s experienced. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 10:06 am

PICTURE FLIPPER

Parade brings residents together

Frank Davis has a belief that parades have magic powers that bring people together. That was the case on Friday night, when more than 5,000 ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 10:01 am

Isle of Wight County

Windsor not chosen for passenger train stop

The Town of Windsor has not been chosen as a rail stop for passenger trains that will run between Norfolk and Petersburg beginning in 2013. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:48 am

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