Franklin
Sales tax holiday underway
Virginia's sales tax holiday is underway, beginning today and lasting until Sunday, Aug. 7. During this weekend all ...
Franklin
People, police come together for fellowship on National Night Out
In Western Tidewater, National Night Out on Tuesday drew people together for fun, fellowship and, of course, food. ...
News
Gymnasium gets preliminary OK for historical designation
Back in June, I delivered to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in Richmond an application and nomination ...
News
OK given for tower in Newsoms
The Southampton County supervisors unanimously approved a conditional permit to allow for the construction of a telecommunications tower ...
Agribusiness
National Peach Month makes one of the sweetest seasons
August is not only peak picking time for fresh peaches but also National Peach Month. And despite weather ...
Agribusiness
Calf tour milking public interest in dairy industry
Homestead Creamery Inc. started a brand awareness campaign that has turned into an East Coast educational tour.
Business
Why you should always support the local lemonade stand
It’s 100 degrees outside…what’s better than a refreshing glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade? Not much, especially considering your support ...
Letters to the Editor
Citizens’ opinions do matter
At its [July 25] Monday night meeting, the Southampton County Board of Supervisors rolled out its time clock ...
Our View
About that report from the Sierra Club
Last week we reported that the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club named a certain area of Isle ...
Columnists
When parents go rogue at sporting events for kids
It was the championship game and, after a long tournament series, both the fans and players were showing ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 14
Top-25 teams will be in action in four games on Tuesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Minnesota…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 14
In college hoops play on Tuesday, the Ball State Cardinals versus the Ohio Bobcats is among the 10…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 14
In one of the seven exciting matchups on the NBA slate today, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 14
Today’s NBA schedule includes top teams in play. Among the contests is the Phoenix Suns taking on the…
Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions Divisional Round Tickets Available – Saturday, Jan. 18 at Ford Field
In the NFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, the Washington Commanders (12-5) and Detroit Lions (15-2) take…