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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 ... Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:48 am

Business

Southampton Memorial gives physicals to local student athletes

Student athletes flooded Southampton Memorial Hospital this past week to receive complimentary physicals. Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Saturday, June 13, 2015 11:37 am

News

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. Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

by Walter Francis Jr., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:04 am

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