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News

Sheriff takes oath of office

Courtroom filled with family, friends, colleagues COURTLAND The Southampton County Circuit Courtroom on Monday was filled with people for the swearing-in of its new sheriff, ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Friday, January 3, 2020 6:10 pm

Franklin

School gym earns place on state landmarks register

[Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about places in Western Tidewater recognized for their historic value by the state.] FRANKLIN The ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, December 30, 2019 7:22 pm

News

Family’s extensive research made available to public

Father, son, present database about Hatfields to clerk’s office COURTLAND A father’s interest in the family tree inspired a son to the extent that it ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Friday, December 27, 2019 6:36 pm

Franklin

Nativity scenes come to life

FRANKLIN As the angels sing the heavenly good news about the birth of Jesus Christ, a shepherd in the field tends to the flock. The magi ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, December 23, 2019 7:17 pm

Business

Restaurant evolves to new name, venue

Wydia’s Bistro moves north along Main Street FRANKLIN Every restaurateur knows that change happens, and the way to survive — and thrive — is to ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, December 23, 2019 7:06 pm

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Franklin

Franklin Crafters Gallery dedicates opening

FRANKLIN Keli Jo Judas gets help from Mayor Frank Rabil in cutting the ribbon for the dedication of Franklin Crafters Gallery. The site features regional ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, December 23, 2019 5:53 pm

pink is powerful

Franklin

Support group, Social Services brighten families’ holiday

FRANKLIN The Pink is Powerful Cancer Support Group teamed up with Franklin Social Services to collect food for 25 families this Christmas. PiP also adopted ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Monday, December 23, 2019 5:44 pm

Franklin

Away in a manger

FRANKLIN Franklin Baptist Church and other local churches presented a Community Living Nativity from Wednesday through Friday night at Barrett’s Landing in downtown Franklin. Hundreds ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Friday, December 20, 2019 6:36 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Investment, new jobs will bring life to shuttered facility

Bon Bon Farms slated to invest $8.5 million, create 162 jobs BOYKINS A vacated warehouse-sized building in Boykins has a new occupant who’s already putting ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Friday, December 20, 2019 5:06 pm

News

Supervisors approve rezoning amendment

COURTLAND In spite of pleas to do the contrary, on Monday night the Southampton County Board of Supervisors overall agreed to approve a zoning map ... Read more

by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 7:34 pm

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