Highground Services was awarded the 2019 Western Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Award by the Hampton Roads Chamber. The luncheon took place on Thursday, which is when the business was recognized. From left are: Melissa Rose, Franklin Southampton Area Chamber; Franklin Mayor Frank Rabil; Lauren Sloan, Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc.; Teresa Beale, Franklin Southampton Area Chamber; Lisa and Jimmy Strozier, Jim Williams, Kent Stephenson, Cody Ryan and Andy Crane, all of Highground Services; and Ashley Covington, Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc.