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Vietnam veterans discuss their service

The Southampton Historical Society hosted a panel discussion featuring local Vietnam veterans to thank them for their service on Sunday at the administration building in ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 9:19 am

Columnists

Pay up or butt out

Any Southampton High School alum who took Mrs. Moore’s U.S. government course can tell you all about unfunded mandates. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 9:05 am

News

Navy Band to give free performance on Sunday

The U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Wind Ensemble Band will perform at Barrett’s Landing for the annual Patriotism in the Park event on Sunday. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:29 pm

News

Historical Society commemorates Vietnam War veterans

The Southampton County Historical Society will host a panel discussion at the administration building in Courtland at 3 p.m. Sunday to honor local Vietnam veterans. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:25 pm

Franklin

Community unites to remember Charleston

“Heaven must look a lot like this,” said Steve Gibson, associate pastor of Franklin Baptist Church, as he looked out at the audience gathered in ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, June 26, 2015 9:21 am

News

Voting machines to be replaced

The Southampton County Board of Supervisors approved a measure on Monday to replace the AVS WINVote machines in all 13 precincts of Southampton County. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, June 26, 2015 9:04 am

News

Southampton High School graduate chosen as a Gates Millennium Scholar

Malik Phillips, a member of Southampton High School’s graduating class of 2015, will receive the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:46 am

Columnists

The long road ahead

We as Southerners need to have a come-to-Jesus talk. For all our championing of history and talk of honoring the past, we let the present ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:29 am

News

Healthcare professionals educate business owners about Affordable Care Act

Representatives of Enroll Virginia met with local business owners on Tuesday at the Ruth Camp Campbell Library to discuss the new healthcare marketplace. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 20, 2015 1:23 pm

News

Advocate for blind seeks to clear misconceptions

After losing her sight because of a head injury in December 2011, Jeanette McAllister has devoted her career to being an advocate for people without ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, June 19, 2015 10:23 am

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