News
Pulaski Baptist helps feed the hungry
Members of Pulaski Baptist Church on Carrsville Highway performed an outreach for community residents by handing out sacks of groceries. All told, 100 bags were ...
Stephen Cowles, Author at The Tidewater News
Franklin
NAACP, Hayden Village organize vaccinations
Three-hundred residents get first part of protection FRANKLIN A couple of weeks ago, 300 Franklin residents were able to receive the first of their Moderna ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:08 pm
Franklin
Motorcycles converge on college
Larger-than-expected attendance surprised everyone FRANKLIN Motorcyclists can be a loyal and enthusiastic bunch. That was made abundantly evident at the campus of Camp Community College ...
by Stephen Cowles, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 6:34 pm
News
Hadsell trial moved again — to next year
COURTLAND The trial for a Norfolk man accused of killing his stepdaughter nearly six years ago has been moved — yet again — this time ...
by Stephen Cowles, Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:26 pm
Franklin
Lavender & Lace fading from downtown
Owner largely blames pandemic for decline FRANKLIN Barbara Nixon is shuttering her clothing and gift boutique, Lavender & Lace, on Second Avenue in downtown Franklin. ...
by Stephen Cowles, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 7:00 am
News
Find out what’s in your (well) water
COURTLAND Homeowners in Western Tidewater who use wells, springs or cisterns are being offered a way to test the quality and health of their water, ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 22, 2021 7:06 pm
Business
Southampton County Land Transfers – January 2021
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of January: Lakeview Loan Services LLC to Grace Elizabeth Smith, ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 22, 2021 6:45 pm
Franklin
Hybrid plan announced for Franklin students
FRANKLIN Starting March 15, most students in Franklin City Schools will begin returning to their classrooms through a phased-in approach. During its meeting on Feb. ...
by Stephen Cowles, Friday, February 19, 2021 3:21 pm
Lifestyles
Who’s got a big heart?
FRANKLIN Above: Girlie McCauley gets close and personal for her picture with Mr. Heart. He made his recent appearance at the MLK Jr. Community Center ...
by Stephen Cowles, Monday, February 15, 2021 7:08 pm
News
A new sign of the times
Road name formally changed with a switch COURTLAND After months of public hearings and discussion, a Southampton County road name deemed strongly offensive by many ...