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Franklin City Council votes 5-1 against Banks Street rezoning
Franklin City Council voted 5-1 on Feb. 27 to deny an application to rezone a vacant 9.78-acre lot ...
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Lyonkng Private Security welcomed to community
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lyonkng Private Security. A chamber news ...
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Dunkin’ Donuts is on the way to Franklin
Dunkin’ Donuts will be coming to Franklin soon. Dunkin’ is described on its website, dunkindonuts.com, as “the world’s ...
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Southampton County land transfers — January 2023
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit for the month of January: DR Horton ...
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Southampton County land transfers — December 2022
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of December: Preston ...
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Fifth STARTUP Franklin Southampton is underway
Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI) recently announced the fifth installment of STARTUP Franklin Southampton. The business competition ...
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An official debut for The Two Sisters
Then-Franklin Mayor Frank Rabil, joined by officials and citizens, officially cut the ribbon for a new event venue ...
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Towne Insurance announced acquisition of Manry Rawls Insurance
Towne Insurance Agency completed the acquisition of Manry Rawls Insurance, a full-service, independent agency headquartered in Franklin. The ...
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Farmers Bank, TowneBank merger complete
Nearly a year after a bitter split between its founding family and board of directors, Farmers Bank’s merger ...
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Isle of Wight Enterprise Zone expansion approved
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has approved Isle of Wight County’s application for a major ...