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Youngkin amendment to ‘skill game’ bill could keep slots-style machines out of IW, Surry
Slots-style betting machines would likely remain illegal throughout Isle of Wight and Surry counties under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s ...
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Tax rates adjusted in proposed Southampton County budget
Southampton County Administrator Brian S. Thrower shared with the county’s Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 10, a ...
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UPDATE: Missing person found and is safe
UPDATE: The City of Franklin Police Department reported Wednesday evening, April 17, that Aletha Hoffler was located. She ...
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Franklin Rotary Club celebrates century of service
The Rotary Club of Franklin’s 2024 Charter Night was one for the ages because it doubled as the ...
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Southampton County land transfers — March 2024
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of March: Grace ...
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Carrollton library presents to Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton heard from Megan Wilson, left, and Andrea Mullany, of the Blackwater Regional Library’s ...
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Two IW 2023 candidates face ‘Stand By Your Ad’ fines
The Virginia Board of Elections, on March 19, assessed minor fines against two Isle of Wight County candidates ...
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Fosters honored for 42 years of Pig Pickin’ hostin’
James and Nancy Foster, the gracious, long-time hosts of the Windsor Ruritan Club Pig Pickin’, received due recognition ...
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Windsor Spring Cleanup Days set for June 1 and 8
The Windsor Town Council voted unanimously March 12 to proceed with Spring Cleanup Days on Saturday, June 1, ...
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Record number of books donated during Agriculture Literacy Week
This year’s annual Agriculture Literacy Week broke records while enriching children’s agricultural awareness and helping them make connections ...
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Windsor Woman’s Club announces art show winners
The Woman’s Club of Windsor has announced winners from its student art show on March 22 at the ...
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Cookies for clinic doctors
The Woman’s Club of Windsor recently baked cookies for staff at the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. The committee ...
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Firefighters from over 10 agencies battle fire at Hampton Farms
Photo courtesy of Suffolk Fire and Rescue At 12:11 p.m. on April 13, 2024, Franklin Fire and Rescue ...
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Public’s help sought in solving 2022 murder in Franklin
The Franklin Police Department has obtained an enhanced image of a possible suspect vehicle believed to have been ...
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A capital idea: High schoolers tour Capitol
Learning went beyond the classroom for 50 Broncos when they recently explored the Capitol in Richmond. A Franklin ...
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Evaluating Enviva’s impact on Southampton County
Enviva, an industrial wood pellet supplier that operates a plant in Southampton County, announced on March 12 that ...
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Brown leads tribal native history presentation
Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown, pictured in center in the tall headdress, and other members of the Cheroenhaka ...
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Council honors Franklin Rotary for 100 years of service
The Franklin City Council took time during its Monday, April 8, meeting to honor and congratulate the Rotary ...
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Parsons trains locals on overdose emergency response
Dr. Denise Parsons is a family doctor who is enjoying teaching first- and second-year medical students at MCV ...
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Burcham gives introduction and city updates
Franklin Interim City Manager Darlene Burcham introduced herself to the city during the Franklin City Council’s meeting Monday, ...
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Students watch rare total solar eclipse
S.P. Morton Elementary School students took in the view from Franklin of a rare total solar eclipse on ...
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SCPS provides update on Saturday Academy
Southampton County Public Schools administrators recently expressed positivity with how the division’s Saturday Academy has been going while ...
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FHS hosts inaugural Taco Tuesday
What was intended to be “a fun little project” made a jumbo impression on all who enjoyed the ...
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RIVERGUARD REPORT: Jack attack
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent April the 6th through the 8th on the Blackwater below Franklin. The ...
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March FHS Student of the Month
The March FHS Student of the Month is Akasha Wilson. Wilson has a positive attitude daily. She is highly ...