Cain Madden, Author at The Tidewater News

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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 ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, July 11, 2015 5:46 pm

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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 ... Read more

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 — ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, July 10, 2015 11:17 am

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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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:32 pm

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:33 am

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