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Western Tidewater deals with snowfall
Power companies were busy restoring electricity FRANKLIN The snow that fell on Thursday afternoon and night — 5 inches each in Franklin and Courtland — ... Read more | Add your comment
8 hours ago by Stephen Cowles.
Gun incidents rising again in Franklin
FRANKLIN According to data provided by Franklin Police Chief Steve Patterson, FPD officers responded to 77 reports of shots fired in 2019 — a 35-percent ... Read more | Add your comment
8 hours ago by Stephen Faleski.
Southampton, Isle of Wight Academies closed
COURTLAND In addition to all three Western Tidewater area public school divisions, Southampton Academy and Isle of Wight Academy are also closed today, Feb. 21, ... Read more | Add your comment
16 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Snow has arrived
FRANKLIN Snow, with some rain, began to fall in Western Tidewater mid-afternoon Thursday as forecast by the National Weather Service in Wakefield. The agency had ... Read more | Add your comment
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Franklin schools cancels after-school activities
FRANKLIN Franklin City Public Schools has cancelled all after-school activities today in anticipation of inclement weather this afternoon and evening. Read more | Add your comment
2 days ago by Stephen Cowles.
Winter storm warning issued
WAKEFIELD The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a winter storm warning to be in effect for Western Tidewater and the Greater Hampton Roads ... Read more | Add your comment
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Southampton Academy dismissing early
National Weather Service now predicting two to four inches of snow this evening COURTLAND The following schools have announced schedule changes as a result of ... Read more | Add your comment
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
IOW schools cancel after-school activities
WINDSOR All after-school activities for Isle of Wight County Schools have been cancelled for Thursday afternoon due to the forecast for winter weather. This information ... Read more | Add your comment
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Chance of snow now 70 percent
One to three inches of accumulation forecast for Thursday night WAKEFIELD The National Weather Service’s Wakefield station has issued a winter storm watch for the ... Read more | Add your comment
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Courtland masons honor Community Builder
COURTLAND John Robert Harrup, center, was presented the Community Builders Award in 2019 by the Courtland Masonic Lodge No. 85. The honor is presented to ... Read more | Add your comment