Franklin
Flu shots available at Franklin stores
It’s that time of the year again — flu season.
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Franklin
Few local traffic deaths as state numbers decline
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday that traffic deaths statewide have posted a slight decline so far this year, and there were few ...
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, September 18, 2010 10:43 am
News
Virginia schools earn ‘extraordinary’ distinction
The Virginia Department of Education announced Thursday that 98 percent of public schools in the state, including all 18 in Western Tidewater, are fully accredited ...
by Charlie Passut, Friday, September 17, 2010 8:37 am
Isle of Wight County
Carloads kick off IOW Fair
Hundreds of people, many of them in large groups piled into vans and sport utility vehicles, turned out for the opening night of the Isle ...
by Charlie Passut, Friday, September 17, 2010 8:31 am
News
Work under way on Courtland strip mall
Workers have begun excavating for the first phase of a project to build a strip mall and storage facilities along U.S. Route 58 near Courtland.
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:49 am
Business
Bill’s Grill changing hands
Debbie and Ken Barnes are making their dreams a reality. And they plan to keep it country.
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:15 am
Franklin
Virus hits city school
A dozen staff members and several students at S.P. Morton Elementary School have been sickened with viral-like symptoms over the past two days.
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:08 am
News
Union, Narricot end dispute
Workers at Narricot Industries have overwhelmingly endorsed a collective bargaining agreement between the company and a union, effectively ending nearly three years of labor strife ...
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:03 am
News
Westside Elementary now meets federal education standards
An Isle of Wight County elementary school, which learned last month it did not meet federal educational standards, has had that determination reversed.
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:55 am
Franklin
Franklin schools get extended hours
School hours in the Franklin City Public Schools division will begin a few minutes earlier and end a few minutes later this year.