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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. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, July 22, 2016 11:21 am

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 ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:27 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, July 15, 2016 10:29 am

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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. Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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! Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:15 pm

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