Walter Francis Jr., Author at The Tidewater News

News

Southampton Academy welcomes back students

Southampton Academy opened its doors for the 2016-2017 academic year on Wednesday, welcoming its faculty, staff and 422 enrolled students. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, August 19, 2016 11:29 am

Columnists

Exit, pursued by a bear

“Exit, pursued by a bear.” Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, August 19, 2016 11:04 am

Franklin

Barrett’s Landing project leaders look forward to next steps

Volunteers and city employees completed the renovation of the Barrett’s Landing boat ramp area early Thursday morning. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, August 12, 2016 10:04 am

News

Changes afoot for the Virginia SOL tests

As instructed by Steven S. Staples, Virginia Department of Education’s superintendent of public education, Virginia public schools will roll out computer adaptive testing for their ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:51 am

News

General Assembly honors community leader

Del. Roslyn Tyler (D–75) presented the family of the late Russell C. Schools with a plaque honoring his 40 years of service on the Southampton ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:47 am

Franklin

Work begins on the Barrett’s Landing boat ramp

City employees, representatives from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and volunteers with the Lowe’s Hero Project, began work on the Barrett’s Landing ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:18 am

News

Administration makes changes for coming school year

The Southampton County School Board announced at its regular meeting on Monday that Susan Melbye will serve as principal of Nottoway Elementary School for the ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:14 am

News

Rawls Museum premieres joint exhibition

The Rawls Museum Arts opened a new joint exhibition displaying work from artists Jeannine Peregrine and Anna Velkoff Freeman on Friday. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:30 am

Columnists

Stepping out of the echo chamber

On my first day of high school, I met my first atheist and my first Muslim. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, August 5, 2016 9:59 am

Lifestyles

Southampton County celebrates summer school programs

Summer school programs drew to a close on Thursday as Riverdale Elementary and Southampton Middle schools hosted public exhibitions to allow students to show off ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:48 pm

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