A gold medal Community Expo - The Tidewater News
Nov 29, 2024 · Organizers of the Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual Community Expo were delighted with how the event proceeded Thursday, Nov. 21, as it featured significant interaction between vendors and attendees and a steady crowd across most of the afternoon. The Community Expo was held from 4-7 p.m. at Camp Community College’s Regional Workforce Development […]
NES repeats as highest achievement honoree - The Tidewater News
Nov 29, 2024 · Nottoway Elementary School received the Virginia Board of Education’s Highest Achievement Exemplar Award for the second consecutive year. Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon announced the honor during the Nov. 11 Southampton County School Board meeting. Though NES Principal Susan Street was not able to be present for the meeting, Shannon said, […]
Patterson to retire as Franklin Police chief - The Tidewater News
Dec 12, 2024 · Police Chief Steve Patterson has announced his retirement from the city of Franklin effective Jan. 1, 2025. A Thursday, Dec. 12, Franklin Police Department news release noted that Patterson came to the FPD in August 2019. “During his tenure, Chief Patterson has worked diligently to improve the police department’s …
IW says revived application for Tidewater Logistics Center imminent
Dec 3, 2024 · The developer of the rejected Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex could submit a scaled-back version of the controversial project within the next few days, according to Economic Development Director Kristi Sutphin. Isle of Wight County’s Economic Development Authority remains under contract with Meridian Property Purchaser LLC to sell an EDA-owned 83-acre parcel fronting the ...
Kiggans seeks Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) federal recognition
Dec 20, 2024 · The Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County witnessed a major milestone this fall in its 22-year-long pursuit of federal recognition. A tribal news release noted that U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, who represents Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Southampton County, followed through Sept. 17 on a promise she had made previously to the tribe, […]
Albert G. Horton Jr. Cemetery celebrates 20 years, Veteran’s Day
Nov 11, 2024 · By James W. Robinson Staff Writer Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery is gearing up for two events in November. In honor of the cemetery’s 20th anniversary, the cemetery will be hosting an Open House at 5310 Milners Road in Suffolk from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Nov. 4. Likewise, the cemetery is […]
McClanahan notes personal property tax bill details
Nov 15, 2024 · Windsor Treasurer Cheryl McClanahan’s update for the Windsor Town Council in October highlighted town revenue streams for the month of August and the mailing out of town personal property tax bills. Her report, summarized in a Sept. 10 memorandum to the mayor and Town Council, states that the town received $18,217.25 in meals tax for […]
2025 Calendar Photo Contest - The Tidewater News
The Tidewater News 2025 Calendar Photo Contest. Submit your high resolution horizontal photo for a chance to be featured in our 2025 calendar. Only original photographs taken by yourself, in color, and unedited will be accepted.
Antron D. Cutler - The Tidewater News
Dec 4, 2024 · FRANKLIN – Antron D. Cutler passed away on Nov. 24, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel of Engram Funeral Home in Franklin. Arrangements are entrusted to Engram Funeral Home.
Franklin High School JROTC spearheads food drive
Nov 29, 2024 · By Derrick Robinson Contributing Writer The Franklin High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program once again spearheaded a successful food drive, collecting a staggering 578 pounds of nonperishable food items. This generous donation will provide approximately 2,985 servings to families in need through the Western Tidewater Branch of the Foodbank of Southeastern […]