BREAKING NEWS
Damaging thunderstorms possible Monday, NWS warns
The National Weather Service based in Wakefield issued a hazardous weather outlook alert for the city of Suffolk, as strong to severe thunderstorms may develop ...
Betty Ramsey, Author at The Tidewater News
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK: Honor and remember our fallen heroes
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in the service of the United States of America. Celebrated on the last Monday ...
by Betty Ramsey, Monday, May 29, 2023 9:58 pm
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK: What we ought to be
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday that honors a private American citizen. An iconic figure in our Nation’s history, Dr. Martin ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:00 am
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
COLUMN: Bucking the trend
Our communities are what we make of them — they are a direct reflection of where we put our efforts, time and money. Our actions, ...
by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 pm
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
COLUMN: A debt of gratitude
As Americans we are fortunate to enjoy many liberties and freedoms that others can only dream of. These liberties and freedoms, taken for granted by ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:00 am
WESTERN TIDEWATER
Western Tidewater Wish Upon a Star Pageant inspires and encourages youth
The inaugural Western Tidewater Wish Upon a Star Pageant was held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Southampton High School and was sponsored by Smart Beginnings, Cofield’s ...
by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:09 pm
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
Support your community — shop at home
Black Friday — that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with dread. Don’t get me wrong, I like ...
by Betty Ramsey, Saturday, November 27, 2021 4:42 pm
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
Remember and honor those who sacrificed all
Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer. However, it is so much more ...
by Betty Ramsey, Friday, May 28, 2021 4:55 pm
PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK
Thankful for the love and guidance of Mom
Mother’s Day — a day we celebrate and give thanks to the woman/women in our life who have in many circumstances had more to do ...
by Betty Ramsey, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:18 am
Columnists
Protecting our children
Colorful blue pinwheel gardens are springing up in our area, the state and even the across the nation, and you may be asking yourself what’s ...