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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, ... Read more
4 days ago by Stephen Cowles.
Belk to restructure through Chapter 11
FRANKLIN The Belk stores in Franklin, Suffolk and Williamsburg will remain open as the popular department store chain undergoes financial restructuring through Chapter 11 of ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Stephen Cowles.
A legacy continued
New owner seeks to breathe new life into venerable Franklin business By Tony Clark FRANKLIN When Tonya Temple decided to purchase the former Elvin Vaughan ... Read more
1 month ago by Contributor.
Southampton County Land Transfers – December 2020
The following land transfers were recorded in Southampton Circuit Court for the month of December: Barbara B. Cutchin to Margaret Cutchin, Franklin City, 2.275 acres, ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Small Business Saturday: Spread Joy, Shop Small
By Lauren Sloan Business Development Manager FRANKLIN What a year. Full of moments of both uncertainty and human ingenuity. Presumably, most Americans are feeling that ... Read more
3 months ago by Contributor.
Chamber Expo going virtual
By Teresa Beale FRANKLIN The Chamber Expo we host each November is our signature event. Sadly, we can’t gather together this year, but that won’t ... Read more
4 months ago by Contributor.
SBA offers disaster loans
COURTLAND The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Oct. 8 that disaster aid is available to businesses and residents of Southampton County affected by ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Southampton County Land Transfers – September
The following land transfers were recorded in the Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of September: Duane M. Rupp to Walter A. Castine Sr., ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Reports.
Community reaps when you ‘Keep it local’
By Jay Brenchick FRANKLIN Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. (FSEDI) declared the month of September as our localities’ ‘un-official’ Business Appreciation Month. Usually celebrated nationwide ... Read more
5 months ago by Contributor.
DFA to launch third round of COVID-19 business grants
FRANKLIN Downtown Franklin was among 18 communities across Virginia to receive $278,000 in Virginia Main Street grants as part of the commonwealth’s ongoing COVID-19 economic ... Read more