ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Parents push back on transgender policies
Isle of Wight County’s School Board received backlash from parents, and one student, at its July 12 meeting over a series of proposed policy changes ...
Top Stories
Majette brings marketplace ministry to Franklin
The late Bishop William Saunders founded New Life Church in Franklin in a spirit of innovative ministry that ...
Sheriff’s office puts name on building
It had been a long time since the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office had its name on its building, ...
Windsor Town Concert Series returns
The Town of Windsor Concert Series is making its return with events set for Aug. 6 and Sept. ...
Patel celebrates 15 years of performing ‘Jiffy Knee’ procedure
Dr. Manish Patel, of Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center, is celebrating 15 years of performing the “Jiffy Knee” ...
FRANKLIN
Franklin police obtain arrest warrants for murder suspect
Detectives of the Franklin Police Department obtained arrest warrants July 28 for a suspect in the Nov. 8, 2020, murder of Delvontae Boone. Police stated ...
by Staff Reports.
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Town of Boykins confirmed as rightful owner of lot
The Boykins Town Council dealt with a variety of new business items during its July 13 meeting, including moving forward on an election ordinance revision, ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:36 pm
Franklin
National Night Out set for Aug. 3 in Franklin and Southampton County
Southampton County and the City of Franklin will each be the site of National Night Out events Tuesday evening, Aug. 3, from 6-9 p.m. National ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:40 pm
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
SCPS hosts Virtual Job Fair July 27-29
Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS) is inviting people in the area to join its Virtual Job Fair, which will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:05 am
FRANKLIN
Council ends local state of emergency
Franklin City Council voted 6-0 at its July 12 meeting to officially end the local state of emergency related to COVID-19. Ward 3 council member ...
by Titus Mohler, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:56 pm
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Information and ability
To the Editor: I disagree in part with one of the statements in your editorial on education in the most recent The Tidewater News: “A ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 7:12 am
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Boykins police, Southampton deputies apprehend wanted man
Boykins Town Sgt. George Brozzo and Southampton County Sheriff’s Office deputies captured a man July 24 who was wanted on felony charges out of North ...
by Titus Mohler, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:32 pm
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Town to terminate local emergency status
Windsor Town Manager William Saunders introduced at the July 13 Town Council meeting the proclamation to terminate the local emergency status that was declared near ...
by Titus Mohler, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:25 am
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
New state historical highway marker approved for Southampton
Fifteen of 17 proposed historical markers recently approved for manufacture recall people, places or events in Virginia’s African American history, including five topics submitted by ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:22 am
WAY TO GO!
Chamber brews up business at Parker’s Peanuts
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Brewing Up Business event was hosted the morning of July 9 by Parker’s Peanuts, located in Courtland. A chamber ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:31 pm
FRANKLIN
Fundraiser benefits the Hudgins family
Jonathan A. Hudgins was a man who made many friends during his lifetime, and the positive impact he had on a significant number of people ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, July 23, 2021 5:16 am
FRANKLIN
Adjustment to school dress code debated, then made
The Franklin City School Board voted 5-1 during its July 15 meeting to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to add jeans without distressed tears, holes and/or ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:54 am
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A matter of concern
To the Editor: I have long been clear, “I have the right to make decisions about my body and what is done to it.” When ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:36 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Windsor Town Council considers expansion of enterprise zone
Isle of Wight County Economic Development Coordinator Nicole Talton presented the Windsor Town Council with details on the county proposal to expand its existing enterprise ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:28 am
FRANKLIN
McAuliffe tours Camp amid gubernatorial campaign
Terry McAuliffe visited the Franklin campus of Paul D. Camp Community College on July 15 as part of his higher education tour amid his campaign ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:59 am
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Delta variant in Isle of Wight?
Is the delta variant to blame for Isle of Wight County’s rise in COVID-19 cases over the past month? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
by Stephen Faleski, Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:40 am
FRANKLIN
Reappointment of Franklin school board members
Three members of the Franklin City School Board were reappointed to serve new three-year terms beginning July 1. A Franklin City Public Schools news release ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:19 pm
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Dequan Boone leads Southampton track and field
Southampton High School junior Dequan Boone was regional champion in the boys shot put and discus throw and advanced to compete in the 2021 Virginia ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:05 pm
FRANKLIN
Telework not prohibited but not promoted
The Franklin City School Board voted 6-0 not to approve a telework policy for Franklin City Public Schools employees, with the understanding that this action ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:43 am
FRANKLIN
City closes on building for Social Services
Franklin’s City Council adopted the resolution and signed the final deed July 12 that allowed the city to close the next day on a building ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:37 am
BREAKING NEWS
Nazario lawsuit trial date set
A federal judge has set a March 28, 2022, trial date for Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario’s lawsuit against one current and one former member ...
by Stephen Faleski, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:59 pm
Our View
Make your emergency kit now
This time of year, the hurricane preparedness message always bears repeating. With our area threatened by its first tropical system — Elsa, which will be ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:14 pm
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Advocacy needed for Alzheimer’s research
To the Editor: More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 150,000 in Virginia and their 349,000 caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s advocate, ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:12 pm
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Delegate is not a friend of law enforcement
To the Editor: I am a retired police officer and 45 year member of the Fraternal Order of Police. I read with great interest the ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:09 pm
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Northam announces more than $11M in GO Virginia grants
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced an allocation of more than $11.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to help advance economic ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:53 am
Isle of Wight County
Blood shortage continues
A thousand blood donations needed daily to prevent further delays in patient care While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:46 am
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