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Councilman expresses heartburn over old power plant sale
A $26,500 transfer from the Franklin Business Incubator was approved by city council to pay for costs related to disposing of environmental hazards on the ...
Cain Madden, Author at The Tidewater News
Cain Madden
By the time you read this…
When you look back upon an empty apartment or home as you are preparing for a move, there’s always a sense of sadness. That emptiness ...
by Cain Madden, Saturday, July 11, 2015 5:28 pm
Franklin
PDCCC Kids College tying video games to education
This past week, Bobbie Rose and other Kids College campers at Paul D. Camp Community College got to destroy mobs and take their loot — ...
by Cain Madden, Friday, July 10, 2015 11:17 am
Cain Madden
Further into the decline
About a month ago, I got one wrong. In “Welcome to the decline,” I presented an argument about the apathy of the people of Franklin.
by Cain Madden, Monday, July 6, 2015 8:39 am
Franklin High
Broncos look to dedicate all-star game to lost teammate
On Thursday at 6 p.m., two Franklin High School football players will become the 14th and 15th Broncos to represent the city at the Virginia ...
by Cain Madden, Monday, July 6, 2015 8:32 am
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Council votes to use carryover funds to help school shortfall
On Monday night, Franklin City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Willie J. Bell was before city council again asking to use funds set for next year ...
by Cain Madden, Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:33 pm
Franklin
Parents pass on Rock Church leadership to children
Two Sundays ago, you would have been hard-pressed to find a more energetic event than what happened at Rock Church in Franklin. People were jumping, ...
by Cain Madden, Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:32 pm
Cain Madden
The South should be built on love
I am deeply proud of Southern culture — magnolias, catfish, B.B. King, faith in God, Rock ‘n’ Roll, tight-knit families and a generosity that drives ...
by Cain Madden, Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:18 pm
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FHS senior finishes in top two at regional, falls at state
Brianna Karmilovich of Franklin High School finished second in the Region 1A East girls singles tennis tournament two weeks ago, which earned the senior a ...
by Cain Madden, Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:58 pm
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Snakes, rats bring Riverview property owner to council
Citing nuisances such as rats and snakes in overgrown grass, a resident of Walnut Street was approved to acquire a portion of the alley between ...