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News

Some miss graduation due to dress code

Southampton High School’s graduation dress code prevented Billy Simmons Sr. from watching his son get his diploma on Saturday. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:48 am

Columnists

Quite a cat story

Newsoms’ Betty Darden was shocked when her “male” yellow tabby cat, which she had neutered, gave birth to six kittens. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, June 17, 2011 9:24 am

News

Grizzard retiring from county schools

Billy Grizzard, executive director of operations for Southampton County Public Schools, will retire June 30 after a 38-year career with the district. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:23 am

Business

Farm Fresh pharmacy gets top honor

Farm Fresh’s acquisition of Parker Drug’s pharmacy in December 2009 resulted in prescriptions jumping from 300 a week to 1,500 to 1,700 a week. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:39 am

News

Three to graduate from VSP

A Virginia State Police trooper who visited Chris Turner’s third-grade class on career day left a lasting impression. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:24 am

Franklin

What in the he** is fluff pulp?

When Chris Gregory heard International Paper in Franklin was reopening as a fluff pulp mill, he had one question. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:21 am

Franklin

You asked: Only three requirements to run for sheriff

A candidate must have lived in the state for one year, must reside in the county where they are running and be a registered voter. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, June 10, 2011 11:51 am

News

Getting the boot

In less than two weeks, Southampton County has collected $110,560 in back taxes thanks in large part to a program that involves placing boots on ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, June 10, 2011 9:55 am

Columnists

State officials visit PDCCC

Nathaniel Marshall, chairman of the State Board for Community Colleges, and William Talley III, state board member, traveled to the Franklin and Suffolk campuses of ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, June 10, 2011 9:27 am

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Christopher Ray fishing tourney set for June 18

The second annual Christopher Ray Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament will be held 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, from Hercules Boat Ramp outside ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, June 10, 2011 9:21 am

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