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Benton earns Top Forty Under 40 honor
Thirty-three-year-old Eric Benton, who was born and raised in Southampton County and Franklin, was recently honored by Inside ...
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Franklin
Christmas events are on the way
There are a variety of events coming up in Franklin and Southampton County to help usher area residents ...
FRANKLIN
Broncos look to raise the bar on the court
The Franklin High School varsity boys basketball team brings back its MVP and leading scorer from last season ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Congressman McEachin dies at 61
U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., who represented part of Southampton County in Congress, died Monday, Nov. 28, ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Train collides with tractor-trailer in Windsor
Virginia State Police is investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passing train on the tracks crossing ...
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Southside Diabetes makes official debut
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for new member Southside Diabetes. A chamber ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Shelter holds brunch for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Heart of Gold Shelter held its second annual brunch for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Saturday, Oct. 15, ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Robertson reelected as mayor in Boykins
Southampton County saw the reelection Tuesday, Nov. 8, of Jackie M. Robertson Sr. as mayor of Boykins, as ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Stubbs wins Windsor mayoral race
Windsor Town Councilman George Stubbs has been elected as the town’s new mayor after receiving 99% of the ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
McEachin wins reelection to 4th District
Incumbent Democrat A. Donald McEachin has been reelected to Virginia’s 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House ...
FRANKLIN
September FHS Student of the Month is Myrick
Jordan Myrick was named the September Franklin High School Student of the Month. A school news release noted ...
FRANKLIN
Pittman: September FHS Employee of the Month
The September Franklin High School Employee of the Month was April Pittman. An FHS news release noted that ...
FRANKLIN
FCPS sponsors At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program
Franklin City Public Schools recently announced the sponsorship of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program. A school division news ...
Franklin
Franklin, Windsor students inducted into PTK Honor Society
Nine students were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Omega Zeta Chapter, at Camp Community ...
Franklin
Bon Secours gives PCPs a festive welcome
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center held a Mardi Gras celebration Oct. 27 at Camp Community College’s Workforce Development ...
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Kiggans defeats Luria for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District seat
State Sen. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach, ousted U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., from the Virginia 2nd Congressional District ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Southampton County land transfers — October 2022
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of October: Cut ...
FRANKLIN
International Paper stocks Foodbank’s Western Tidewater shelves
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore opened its Western Tidewater Branch in Franklin this September ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Windsor Town Council returns refund to help fund new dispatch system
The Windsor Town Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to place a nearly $13,400 refund received by ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Mold inspection is favorable for SCPS
Southampton County Public Schools responded to a complaint about the presence of mold at Capron Elementary School by ...
FRANKLIN
Cutchins elected mayor of Franklin
Ward 6 Councilman Robert “Bobby” Cutchins has been elected mayor in Franklin, receiving 57.6% of the vote according ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Windsor Planning Commission discusses a pedestrian plan
A Windsor Planning Commission discussion Wednesday, Oct. 26, prompted Planning and Zoning Administrator James “Jay” Randolph to begin ...
Franklin
Regional library to hold Santa for Seniors Donation Drive
Blackwater Regional Library will host a holiday donation drive, “Santa for Seniors,” to collect items for senior citizens ...
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Wakefield community enjoys ‘beautiful day’
The Wakefield Foundation’s annual Wakefield Community Day was a success in 2022 thanks in part to strong organization ...
Business
Expo offers Fresh Faces — New Places
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 27th annual Community Expo on Thursday, Nov. 17, from ...