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DAR promotes Constitution Week: Sept. 17-23

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently issued a news release urging Americans to reflect on ...

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Southampton appoints new county attorney

The Southampton County Board of Supervisors announced Monday, Sept. 11, the appointment of Eric A. Gregory as county ...

Franklin

Riverfront Soul Festival still succeeds amid rainy weekend

The third annual Riverfront Soul Festival was navigating rain and the forecast of more rain this past weekend, ...

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2023 Isle of Wight County Fair — Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 Events during Fair Hours: Midway, Face Painting, Monster Truck Rides, Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Field ...

Lifestyles

From the 2023 Isle of Wight County Fair chairman

To our Fair Friends and Family: On behalf of the entire Isle of Wight County Fair Committee, I ...

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2023 Isle of Wight County Fair ride information

SAVE UP TO $8 IN ADVANCE – Ride an unlimited number of rides at the 2023 Isle of ...

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2023 Isle of Wight County Fair Committee

Members of the 2023 Isle of Wight County Fair Committee are, from left, Allen Brown, Phil Bailey, Lauren ...

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Isle of Wight County Fair entertainment on the Duke Chevrolet GMC Stage

Duke Chevrolet GMC Stage schedule: Friday, Sept. 15 Opening, 7 p.m.: Spencer Hatcher Headliner, 9 p.m.: Brandon Lay ...

Lifestyles

Featured ground acts at the 2023 Isle of Wight County Fair

Firefighter Training Show The Firefighter Training Show plays off every child’s curiosity to one day be a “Firefighter ...

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Isle of Wight elementary schools place in Great Computer Challenge

Several teams from Isle of Wight County Schools placed in the Great Computer Challenge this spring. The long-running ...

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AARP sets up Watchdog Alert

Staying a step ahead of the scammers is like playing a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. We know that ...

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Blackwater Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program a big success in Windsor

Blackwater Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program has led to significantly increased engagement at the library’s Windsor branch this ...

Business

Vision Tours ready to offer adventures

The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce and Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. recently hosted a ribbon cutting for ...

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Relay For Life of Franklin City/Southampton County’s Survivor’s Dinner, Luminaria Ceremony set

The American Cancer Society wants to celebrate cancer survivors and current and former cancer patient caregivers, and it ...

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Planning Commission asked to study rezoning Camp Parkway land

The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 at its Aug. 22 meeting to instruct the Southampton County ...

Sports

Isle of Wight Academy sports: Cross country team competes at Ham City Hustle

By James J. Lidington Isle of Wight Academy CROSS COUNTRY The Isle of Wight Academy cross country team ...

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ODU Mobile Health Clinic schedule set for September

The Old Dominion University Community Care Mobile Health Clinic recently announced its schedule for September, which includes a ...

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Windsor concerned about proposed Tidewater Logistics Center

The Windsor Planning Commission expressed concerns at its Aug. 23 meeting about a proposed development of industrial warehouse ...

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Belk donates $1K to Pink is Powerful Cancer Support Group

Belk is aiming to remain an active member in the Franklin-Southampton community, and it recently took action to ...

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Proposed solar farm would be Isle of Wight’s largest

A new solar farm proposed at the border of Isle of Wight and Surry counties would be Isle ...