Business
‘Mega-site’ gets backing
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to support counterparts in neighboring Greensville County as they look to develop a “mega-sized” industrial site that ...
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News
Southampton County seeks funds
Southampton County will seek about $22.3 million in federal stimulus funds to construct an interchange at U.S. Route 58 and Jerusalem Road.
by Charlie Passut, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 10:06 am
Franklin
School officials skewered over residency, pay
Franklin City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Belle was accused during Thursday’s school board meeting of violating her contract by not establishing a full-time residency ...
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:26 am
News
English, math, grad rates trip schools
Ten public schools in area divisions fell short of federal Adequate Yearly Progress standards for the 2009-2010 school year, largely due to low scores in ...
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:25 am
Franklin
Internet network to be built along U.S. 58
More than $10 million in federal economic stimulus funding will go toward the construction of a high-speed Internet network, part of which will traverse Southampton ...
by Charlie Passut, Friday, August 20, 2010 8:39 am
Franklin
Two Franklin homes to be auctioned
Two Franklin homes will go up for auction next week, including one that has a minimum bid of $1,000.
by Charlie Passut, Friday, August 20, 2010 7:46 am
Franklin
Steinert hearing delayed
A preliminary hearing for a Franklin man accused of murdering his estranged wife on June 12 has been delayed until suspect Charles Bernard Steinert undergoes ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:43 am
Franklin
IP: Former paper machines will be maintained
While International Paper Co. weighs its options for the former Franklin paper mill, the plant’s paper machines will receive periodic maintenance to keep them in ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:34 am
Business
A ‘Divine’ move
Liz and Herbert Britt, owners of Simply Divine Catering, plan to move their business from its current location on Armory Drive to the Parker Drug ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:26 am
News
Ivor siblings again bring animals to fair
Visitors to the 2010 Franklin-Southampton County Fair may see some familiar young faces when checking out the rabbit and poultry exhibits.