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News

Habitat for Humanity seeks to rezone property

A lot on the northern edge of downtown Franklin that’s been vacant for about 10 years could soon be the site of two new homes ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:06 am

News

Average home assessment dips 5% in Franklin

Preliminary results of the city’s 2010 general reassessment of real estate indicate an average decrease in values of more than 5 percent for residential properties ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Friday, April 23, 2010 8:36 am

News

Ward 6 candidates tout value of small businesses

Two of the three men vying to represent Ward 6 on the City Council met before a sparse crowd Thursday night for a public forum ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Friday, April 23, 2010 8:30 am

News

Western Tidewater billed as ‘Sweet Spot’

Local economic development officials are hoping that state backing will help entice companies to set up shop in the region. Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Friday, April 23, 2010 8:21 am

Sports

Drewryville gets new baseball, softball fields

Until this year, families in Capron and Drewryville with children playing on community softball and baseball teams often had to split on game days. Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Friday, April 23, 2010 8:13 am

News

Jury deadlocks in abuse case

The two-day jury trial of a Franklin man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile 25 years ago ended in a mistrial Tuesday afternoon in Southampton ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:41 am

Business

Business booming at Habitat ReStore

Organizers with Southampton/Franklin Habitat for Humanity didn’t quite know what to expect when they opened the ReStore in downtown Franklin last September. Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:10 am

News

FHS qualifies for grants

Franklin High School’s graduation rate of 60.18 percent for the 2006-2007 school year is what landed it on a list of schools eligible for federal ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Saturday, April 17, 2010 12:08 pm

News

City maintains strong bond ratings

Despite the expected loss of revenue from the closure of International Paper Co.’s Franklin mill, the city is still considered a sound investment, according to ... Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:59 am

Lifestyles

Spring fling

Katie Cobb’s front yard was bustling Friday—kindergarteners, senior citizens from East Pavilion and farm animals all converged there. Read more

by Nicholas Langhorne, Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:44 am

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