Franklin
You asked: Commonwealth title stems from colonial times under Great Britain
Rudy Edwards, who teaches Virginia and U.S. history at Franklin High School, said the word “commonwealth” comes from ...
Franklin
You asked: Nonprofits pay police wages for security at events
When police work a nonprofit event, such as the We Be Jammin’ summer concerts in downtown Franklin, the ...
Franklin
You asked: Participants needed for chili cook-off success
Downtown Franklin Association for three years sponsored a chili cook-off, but with only one participant last year, the ...
Franklin
You asked: Franklin is an independent city, not a part of Southampton County
Franklin is one of Virginia’s 39 independent cities and isn’t part of Southampton County, however the localities share ...
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You asked: Three Western Tidewater localities offer recycling
Sorting items for recycling is not necessary in Franklin or Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. Here is ...
Franklin
You asked: Development coordinator: No plans to extend Stewart Drive
Franklin Community Development Coordinator Donald Goodwin said the project was discussed to alleviate congestion on Armory Drive, but ...
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You asked: Southampton supervisors did not eliminate position
Assistant Southampton County Administrator Jon Mendenhall remains on the job. County supervisors Dallas Jones, Ron West and Barry ...
Franklin
You asked: Southampton Memorial Hospital is not closing
Curious about something in Western Tidewater? Send your question to youasked@tidewaternews.com, and we’ll do our best to find ...
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You asked: Newsoms patrol cars were purchased from Ashland
The Town of Newsoms purchased its two police cars from Ashland chemical company on General Thomas Highway, said ...
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You asked: Southampton County has booted 327 vehicles for back taxes
Since initiating the process of booting vehicles to collect delinquent personal property taxes, 327 vehicles have been seized, ...