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FSA honors dedicated members at brunch event
(A small gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos submitted by the Franklin Sportsman’s Association.) The Franklin ...
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Turner signs to play football for Builders
Editor’s note: This is first in a series of three stories highlighting Windsor High School student-athletes signing to ...
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Smile Programs brings dental care to SCPS
Southampton County Public Schools has partnered with Smile Programs to bring comprehensive dental care to SCPS students. Dr. ...
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Council favors cruise-in changing city location
The Franklin City Council reached a consensus Monday, April 14, to not close down Main Street for the ...
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The Tidewater News racks up at state awards banquet
The Tidewater News brought home more than 30 awards during the Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, including ...
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Board receives Southampton High data review
The Southampton County School Board received data reviews on March 24 for all of Southampton County Public Schools, ...
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SCPS students attend and work Farm Day
(A small gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos submitted by Deborra Horowitz.) The annual Farm Day ...
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Sigita Miltier named new Isle of Wight Academy headmaster
Sigita Miltier will succeed Mark Munford as headmaster of Isle of Wight Academy, effective July 1. The Board ...
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Creating wreaths to highlight Easter
Crafters had an “egg-cellent” time creating Easter egg wreaths during a recent session of the Craftsy Program at ...
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Tour set for historic Franklin homes, gardens
The city of Franklin will help initiate the Garden Club of Virginia’s 2025 Historic Garden Week by holding ...
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Indians, Lady Broncos lead highlights at meet
(A photo gallery follows the story below. Photos by Frank A. Davis.) The Southampton High School varsity boys ...
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Youngkin formally names Taillon to cabinet post
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took time on March 26 to formally name his Secretary of Natural and Historic ...
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Clinic and show yields ribbons, horse books
Alaina Nielson, left, and Meadow Alewine present their ribbons and horse books from the Britches & Boots 4-H ...
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Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia hit by USDA funding cuts
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore says it’s struggling to make up for the U.S. ...
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Free laptops empower U.S. service members
To support U.S. military service members and veterans pursuing higher education, the Virginia Veteran Laptop Project (VVLP) recently ...
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LOOKING BACK: Remembering Fred Rabil
Ten years ago, on March 20, 2015, the legendary Fred Rabil, owner of Fred’s Restaurant in Franklin since ...
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Virginia promotes farm equipment roadway safety
The Virginia Farm Bureau has launched Safety Awareness for Farm Equipment on Roadways (SAFER) initiative to highlight the ...
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Elegance, fun define 3rd annual valentine gala
(A gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos submitted by Mona M. Sumblin.) By Mona M. Sumblin ...
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Crafters express love of country
The room hosting the Craftsy program was packed recently at the Courtland branch of the Blackwater Regional Library ...
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Goodwyn found guilty of first-degree murder
A Southampton County Circuit Court jury came back with a verdict Tuesday, April 8, finding James Herbert Goodwyn ...
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Lady Broncos top Brunswick in tennis
The Franklin High School varsity girls tennis team won a match 5-4 over Brunswick High School on Wednesday, ...
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RIVERGUARD REPORT: Banana boat courtesy of pollen
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent April 1-3 on the Nottoway below Courtland. The water was high at ...
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Hoops & cheer league enjoys phenomenal year
(A gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos by Titus Mohler.) The Joseph P. King Jr. Career ...
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Police arrest Franklin man wanted in connection with shots fired
Police apprehended a Franklin man Thursday, April 3, who allegedly tried to injure a law enforcement officer and ...
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FHS JROTC honors top cadets for February
By Derrick Robinson Contributing Writer Franklin High School’s JROTC program has recognized two outstanding cadets for their dedication ...