Franklin
Lavender & Lace fading from downtown
Owner largely blames pandemic for decline FRANKLIN Barbara Nixon is shuttering her clothing and gift boutique, Lavender & Lace, on Second Avenue in downtown Franklin. ...
Stephen Cowles, Author at The Tidewater News
News
Find out what’s in your (well) water
COURTLAND Homeowners in Western Tidewater who use wells, springs or cisterns are being offered a way to test the quality and health of their water, ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 22, 2021 7:06 pm
Business
Southampton County Land Transfers – January 2021
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of January: Lakeview Loan Services LLC to Grace Elizabeth Smith, ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 22, 2021 6:45 pm
Franklin
Hybrid plan announced for Franklin students
FRANKLIN Starting March 15, most students in Franklin City Schools will begin returning to their classrooms through a phased-in approach. During its meeting on Feb. ...
by Stephen Cowles, Friday, February 19, 2021 3:21 pm
Lifestyles
Who’s got a big heart?
FRANKLIN Above: Girlie McCauley gets close and personal for her picture with Mr. Heart. He made his recent appearance at the MLK Jr. Community Center ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 15, 2021 7:08 pm
News
A new sign of the times
Road name formally changed with a switch COURTLAND After months of public hearings and discussion, a Southampton County road name deemed strongly offensive by many ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:09 pm
COVID-19
No-fuss vaccinations
Health Department administers shots to 1,000 people SUFFOLK East End Baptist Church in Suffolk was the site of a mass COVID-19 vaccination event on Feb. ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, February 11, 2021 5:20 pm
Lifestyles
Mary Blythe’s ‘quiet strength’ keeps her going at 100
FRANKLIN The family of Mary Blythe of Village at Woods Edge came to pay homage to their matriarch on Saturday. What made this visit extra ...
by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 5:35 pm
COVID-19
Vaccination appointments fill quickly
Residents frustrated by process FRANKLIN Will Drewery, emergency manager for the Western Tidewater Health District, feels the pain that many regional residents have been experiencing ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, February 4, 2021 5:00 pm
Business
Belk to restructure through Chapter 11
FRANKLIN The Belk stores in Franklin, Suffolk and Williamsburg will remain open as the popular department store chain undergoes financial restructuring through Chapter 11 of ...