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Planning commission holds workshop session on solar farm
The Southampton County Planning Commission met with community leaders on July 14 to discuss the practicalities of operating an energy-generating solar farm in Southampton County.
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Franklin
Local churches hold prayer vigil for police
Community members and church leaders met at the Franklin Police Department on Thursday evening to hold a prayer vigil for members of the local police ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:27 pm
News
Windsor Baptist hosts luncheon for police department
Members of the Windsor Baptist Church delivered a plethora of food to the Windsor Police Department on Thursday, serving the officers a fried chicken luncheon ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, July 15, 2016 10:29 am
News
Southampton schools receive $65,000 grant
Franklin-Southampton Charities awarded a $65,000 grant to Southampton County Public Schools, the school board announced at its meeting on Monday.
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:14 am
Franklin
Northampton County police car vandalized
A Northampton County Sheriff’s Office vehicle parked behind the Blake Ford dealership in Franklin was vandalized late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:13 am
News
Information session to shine light on solar farms
The Southampton County Planning Commission will have an informational session regarding solar energy generation on Thursday, July 14, in the Southampton County Office Center at ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 9, 2016 1:40 pm
Columnists
Why I’m not looking forward to Election Day
I have no one to root for.
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 9, 2016 1:03 pm
Breaking News Archive
Supervisors approve Camp Parkway rezoning amid controversy
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 to approve the request from Hampton Roads Development LLC to rezone a 438.71-acre parcel of land on ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, July 6, 2016 10:37 am
News
Local woman wins Jennie Award for dedication to service
Linda Beatty, a member of the Tarrara Women’s Club in Boykins, was awarded the Jennie Award for her commitment to family, community and service to ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:26 pm
Columnists
When did America stop being great?
Happy Fourth of July! Happy Birthday to the great democratic experiment!
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:15 pm
SportsPlus
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