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Franklin

Franklin ministers lead prayerful protest

FRANKLIN The protest on Saturday afternoon in Franklin couldn’t have been anything but peaceful — it was led by several members of the Franklin and ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:54 am

News

Petition calls for senator’s recall

Organizers, signers say Louise Lucas misused her office COURTLAND Hundreds of people this past weekend in Western Tidewater signed a petition demanding Sen. L. Louise ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:44 pm

Business

Southampton County Land Transfers – May 2020

The following land transfers were recorded in Southampton County Circuit Court in May: Joan C. Worrell to NLGH Properties LLC, Franklin City, 8 parcels, $0 ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, June 15, 2020 8:31 pm

Franklin

‘We are the change’

Demonstrators continue their cause at city hall FRANKLIN For the third day in a row, area residents called aloud for people to remember George Floyd, ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:54 pm

Breaking News Archive

Demonstrators move peacefully through Courtland for justice, equality

COURTLAND The momentum to demand justice and equality continues to build in Western Tidewater. Early Sunday evening, a group of 78 people — reportedly as ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Sunday, June 7, 2020 9:20 pm

COVID-19

Franklin-Southampton County Fair canceled

COURTLAND It’s official. The Franklin-Southampton County Fair will not be happening this year. “With great disappointment and careful consideration, due to COVID-19 pandemic and the ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:16 pm

News

Businesswoman takes issue with tax collection

IVOR A Southampton County businesswoman is taking exception to how her back taxes were collected by the county treasurer, Cynthia Edwards. Donna Degroat, the proprietor ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:31 pm

Franklin

Deputies make arrest in child pornography investigation

Suspect listed as an employee of Franklin City Public Schools COURTLAND A Courtland man who works as a Franklin City Public Schools teacher has been ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:22 am

Schools

Meherrin names Amy Hinson as its top teacher

Reading specialist wants to ‘grow a culture of reading’ NEWSOMS A few weeks ago, Meherrin Elementary School recognized one of its own, Amy Hinson, by ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:43 pm

Breaking News Archive

Peaceful protest calls out for justice

City, county residents come together against racism, violence FRANKLIN “I can’t breathe!” “Justice for all!” “Black lives matter! Yes they do! All lives matter! Yes ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, June 1, 2020 9:06 pm

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