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Franklin graduates bid farewell to their classmates
“It sure has been a long, long time coming,” Shamar Ballard said as he began his Senior Address on Friday. Sixty-eight graduating seniors and their ...
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Southampton Memorial gives physicals to local student athletes
Student athletes flooded Southampton Memorial Hospital this past week to receive complimentary physicals.
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:20 am
News
Libraries ready summer reading programs
Libraries in Courtland, Franklin and Windsor are readying for summer break just as students are.
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 13, 2015 11:47 am
News
Missionary returns to Southampton to preach in Newsoms
After spending more than five years completing missionary work in southern Japan, the Rev. Armand Jalbert has returned to Southampton County to preach at the ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 13, 2015 11:37 am
Franklin
Localities support Cosgrove in primary
The polls opened on Tuesday for the Republicans of Western Tidewater to choose their candidate for the upcoming Virginia Senate Race.
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 13, 2015 11:37 am
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Cancer survivors, caregivers rally for Relay
The Franklin-Southampton Relay For Life took place on Saturday, raising more than $70,000 benefiting the American Cancer Society.
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:09 am
Business
Rumors re-opens in the Franklin Bowling Center
People flocked to the Franklin Bowling Center last Tuesday to celebrate the grand re-opening of Rumors Restaurant and Lounge on Armory Drive.
by Walter Francis Jr., Tuesday, June 9, 2015 4:04 pm
Franklin
‘Ladies in hats’ help Genieve Shelter
The Women’s Ministry of the Eternal Life Church in Franklin will host a “100 Ladies in Hats” event to benefit the Genieve Women’s Shelter in ...
by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 6, 2015 1:31 pm
News
YMCA, elementary schools continue long partnership
This spring, the YMCA in Franklin continued its long tradition of hosting students from elementary schools across the region for its annual swim program.
by Walter Francis Jr., Friday, June 5, 2015 9:45 am
Franklin
Doctor remembered for contributions to Franklin, Southampton’s culture
When Dr. Ernest B. Gatten Jr. passed away on Sunday, he left behind a legacy of bettering his community and championing the arts.
by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:04 am
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