VIRGINIA
Youngkin promotes unity, agenda at inauguration
By Tarazha Jenkins and Josephine Walker Capital News Service Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in Saturday as Virginia’s ...
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Construction set to begin on U.S. 460 bridge over Blackwater River
Contractor crews will mobilize and begin the placement of temporary signage and construction activities in the coming weeks ...
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Railroad to repair crossing on U.S. 258
Norfolk Southern is aware of concerns with the railroad crossing on U.S. Route 258/South Prince Boulevard just past ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Johnson signs to play for Hampton
Southampton High School senior student-athlete Javen Johnson punctuated his outstanding football career with the Indians by signing to ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
SCPS adds new security measures
Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon briefed the school board Monday, Jan. 10, on security ...
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FRANKLIN
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic set
The Franklin Farmers Market, located at 210 S. Main St., will be hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic ...
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Snow could be in store this week
A snowy weekend looks to be on tap for the Western Tidewater area this week. The weather event ...
FRANKLIN
SPM, JPK to go to virtual learning for 3 days
Franklin City Public Schools staff absences since the return from winter break continue to rise daily due to ...
FRANKLIN
Bobby’s Tire and Auto Care acquired by Tire Discounters
Bobby’s Tire and Auto Care in Franklin is joining forces with Tire Discounters, the eighth-largest U.S. independent tire ...
VIRGINIA
Virginia officials weigh precision vs. speed in reporting election results
By Graham Moomaw Virginia Mercury Virginia is moving closer to joining the dozens of other states that track ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Southampton County land transfers — December 2021
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit for the month of December: Roslyn Wilson ...
FRANKLIN
Broncos teams defeat Sussex squads
FRANKLIN The varsity boys and girls basketball teams from Sussex Central High School were in the Peggy Wilkins ...
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Locals appointed to administration
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced appointments to the state administration. They include: Southeastern Public Service Authority • Dale ...
FRANKLIN
Franklin honored for financial reporting
The city of Franklin has received national recognition for the quality of its financial reporting. Government Finance Officers ...
WESTERN TIDEWATER
New Life Church announces regional GriefShare program
New Life Church Global, which is based in Franklin, has announced that it has become a host church ...
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WESTERN TIDEWATER
Governor declares new, limited state of emergency
Outgoing Gov. Ralph Northam has declared a 30-day state of emergency to ease the burden on the state’s ...
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Best ways, places to find COVID tests amid shortage
There is a shortage of available COVID-19 tests in the area and across Virginia, Western Tidewater Health District ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
School leaders prep for meeting with supervisors
Southampton County Public Schools leaders updated the school board Monday, Jan. 10, on preparations for a joint meeting ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Soaring cost of fertilizer impacts farmers
COURTLAND As fertilizer costs continue to rise, farmers are working hard to plan and budget for the 2022 ...
FRANKLIN
First snow of 2022 comes quickly
The city of Franklin did not have to wait long for the first snowfall of 2022 as it ...
FRANKLIN
FCPS rescinds rollover request to aid cashflow
Franklin City Public School has rescinded its request for $577,200 to be rolled over to its fiscal year ...
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Feridies, The Peanut Patch sold
The Gerard Group Inc., which is a collection of Virginia-based business owners/operators, purchased Feridies and its retail shop, ...
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Completion date of town center roof project moved
Windsor Town Manager William Saunders provided the Town Council with a capital projects update at its December meeting, ...
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Most localities see record case spike
By Stephen Faleski and Jimmy LaRoue Staff Writers Is a second wave of the delta variant to blame ...
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Medical center tightens visitation restrictions
Bon Secours – Southampton Medical Center further restricted visitation as of Tuesday, Jan. 4, due to the rise ...