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Business

Woman shares tomato secrets

Louise Mears’ tomatoes are her pride and joy. As in years past, Mears has grown beefsteak tomatoes that weigh about 1¼ pounds a piece. During ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 11:33 pm

News

Blood drive to honor burn victims

BOYKINS—Since suffering extensive burns in an April 7 explosion, Jeremy Everett has needed 40 units of blood. To help the 33-year-old Courtland man and two ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, July 15, 2011 8:58 am

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Peck pitches no-hitter for Southampton-Sussex All-Stars

WINDSOR—Hunter Peck on Tuesday pitched a no-hitter for the Southampton-Sussex Nationals Pony 13- and 14-year-old All-Star team. Peck struck out 13 batters and walked one ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, July 15, 2011 8:38 am

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Shirts celebrate Franklin milestone

T-shirts commemorating the 50th anniversary of Franklin’s becoming an independent city are now available. Holt Livesay, chairman of the FKN-50 committee, on Thursday stopped by ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, July 15, 2011 8:25 am

News

Blue heron hits power line, loses wing

A great blue heron that lost a portion of its left wing after apparently flying into a Franklin power line continues to recuperate. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 10:08 am

Business

For Pete’s Sake closes

International Paper’s impact on the economy in the late 1990s led Peter Pearson to open a second restaurant in Western Tidewater. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:55 am

News

Southampton Middle School assistant principal resigns

The assistant principal at Southampton Middle School is leaving for a principal’s position in Petersburg. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:18 am

News

Courtland youth finalists in pretzel rollercoaster building contest

Thirteen-year-old James Williams hopes his rollercoaster riding experience will give him an edge in a Thursday contest. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, July 9, 2011 12:00 pm

News

Updike announces bid for supervisor

A member of Citizens for Responsible Government will run for Southampton County Supervisor against Republican incumbent Walt Brown. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, July 8, 2011 10:44 am

Columnists

Sedley man lands lead in play

A Sedley man will play the lead in the comedy “Reasons to be Pretty.” Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, July 8, 2011 9:24 am

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