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Saltwater fish caught in Nottoway

It’s unusual to catch a striped mullet — a saltwater fish — in fresh water, but what makes this story even more unusual is that ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Thursday, June 2, 2011 10:37 am

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100 degrees already

Third day of record-high heat forecast for today FRANKLIN—Matt Springer has been skate boarding for eight years. “Each summer it seems to get hotter,” the ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:56 am

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Smithfield police chief to run for IOW sheriff

SMITHFIELD—Smithfield Police Chief Mark Marshall on Tuesday became the fourth to announce plans to run for Isle of Wight County sheriff. In a short outdoor ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:43 am

PICTURE FLIPPER

Teacher chosen for hall of fame

SALEM, Ohio—Franklin High School teacher and coach David Lease returned home  to Salem, Ohio, over the weekend to be inducted into his high school sports ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:30 am

Franklin

Southampton Memorial Park on auction block

A Franklin cemetery is among two going up for auction. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Friday, May 27, 2011 9:02 am

Franklin

Former assistant Fairfax Police commander running for sheriff

Democrat David Holland, 56, of Drewryville is the third to announce his intention to run for the seat, which pays $85,000 annually. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:00 am

Franklin

March of Dimes raises $20,000

Rachel Blythe’s four steps grabbed the hearts of Sunday’s record-breaking crowd of 200 for the Western Hampton Roads March for Babies in Franklin. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:44 am

Franklin

Porter announces bid for Southampton County supervisor

A financial/real estate consultant and former finance director for Mobil Corp. in North and South America and Africa is running for a seat on the ... Read more

by Gwen Albers, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:36 am

News

Courtland property rezoned for trucking terminal

James and Valerie Prosise of Suffolk requested the rezoning for the former Chemical Leaman trucking terminal, which lies 1,800 feet off Highway 58. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:33 am

News

Supervisors approve lower tax increase

Southampton County supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a $52.1 million budget that will raise property taxes 1.3 percent, not the 3.8 percent initially proposed. Read more

by Gwen Albers, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:26 am

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