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Route 460 can wait

As part of a public comment period on a proposal for improvements to a small portion of U.S. ...

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 ...

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