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Franklin police seek help locating 10-year-old girl
UPDATE: Liberty Cotton was located safe and without injury. The City of Franklin Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Liberty Cotton, a 10-year-old Black female described as being approximately 4 feet, 9 inches in height and weighing approximately 110 pounds. An FPD news release shared shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, noted […] The post Franklin police seek help locating 10-year-old girl appeared first on The Tidewater News.
A bear sighting for the birds in Virginia
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — On Harlan Drive in the Cedar Crest Hall neighborhood of Suffolk, you are surrounded by nature, but it’s not every day residents see bears in their backyards. “We have had foxes, we have racoons, possums, and those are regular,” said Suffolk resident Brenda Wineman. “Of course your squirrels and just about […]
Suffolk mother says school crossing is dangerous after near miss with daughter
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk woman says the crosswalk to her daughter’s school is rife with danger after the girl was nearly hit by a car this week while walking to Creekside Elementary. Between 8:45 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. every weekday morning, parents say this intersection of Bennett’s Creek Road at Creekside Elementary becomes […]
Hearing held on proposed $81.74M Franklin budget
The Franklin City Council held a public hearing Monday evening, May 13, in reference to the proposed $81.74 million fiscal year 2024-25 city budget that features no increases to rates for real estate tax, personal property tax or utilities. Interim Franklin City Manager Darlene Burcham said maintaining the current rates and fees has been a […] The post Hearing held on proposed $81.74M Franklin budget appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Tractor-trailer gets stuck at Portsmouth Blvd. overpass in Suffolk; westbound lanes closed
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A load carried by a tractor-trailer got stuck at an overpass on Portsmouth Blvd. in Suffolk on Friday. The crash led to the closure of westbound Portsmouth Blvd. (Business 460) in the 900 block of Portsmouth Blvd., just down the road from the Food Lion shopping center.
Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue
Southampton County recently released a public notice highlighting the real estate tax increase that will be experienced by county residents if the currently proposed 76-cent real property tax rate is adopted. Though the real estate tax rate of 76 cents per $100 of assessed value would represent a 13-cent decrease from the current rate of […] The post Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue appeared first on The Tidewater News.
King’s Fork High School mourns death of student
In a letter to parents of King’s Fork High School students, Principal Derrick Bryant confirmed the death of a student in what he called a “tragic accident.” “We regret to inform you that this morning, we learned of the passing of one of our students as a result of a tragic accident,” Bryant said in […] The post King’s Fork High School mourns death of student appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
3 injured in Route 58 crash in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route 58 in Suffolk Thursday afternoon, Suffolk Fire & Rescue said. Multiple crews responded to the crash on eastbound Route 58 (Portsmouth Boulevard) before the truck scales around 2:28 p.m. When they arrived, they found a work truck that had crashed into […]
LOOKING BACK: The ‘Olive’ and the A.S.N.
A major part of Franklin’s early development was due to the existence of the Albemarle Steam Navigation Company (A.S.N.). Its headquarters was in Franklin, and it was in business from 1837 to 1929. During that period, Franklin became a major regional shipping/transfer point. The Company was immensely successful, operating a fleet of steamships up and […] The post LOOKING BACK: The ‘Olive’ and the A.S.N. appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Paul D. Camp awards over 160 degrees
Camp Community College held Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 10 at the Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin. Over 160 students received degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials. Pictured is Grace Chappell of Windsor receiving her associate of arts and sciences degree in business administration from Dr. Corey McCray, college president. She will attend Longwood […] The post Paul D. Camp awards over 160 degrees appeared first on The Tidewater News.
85-year-old skydiver’s quest to complete 1,000 jumps makes a stop in Suffolk
An 85-year-old skydiver from Colorado stopped by Skydive Suffolk on her cross-country journey to complete 1000 jumps to get her USPA Wings Award. Originally from Michigan, Knor is an ambassador of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame and a 2013 Inductee. She was a member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team in […] The post 85-year-old skydiver’s quest to complete 1,000 jumps makes a stop in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Christmas in spring
For horticulturalists in southeast Virginia, May brings many surprises, one of which is the blooming of the Christmas amaryllis. When people buy a Christmas amaryllis in November to experience its Christmas blooms, they are only witnessing the flowers’ half-life. Once planted outside, the next spring, it will produce spectacular flowers that will surpass its Christmas […] The post Christmas in spring appeared first on The Tidewater News.
WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort
The Town of Ivor held a town cleanup on Saturday, May 11. The town thanked the many volunteers who came out to help with the cleanup efforts, including the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office. (Send “Way to Go!” photos with a description and names to editor@TheTidewaterNews.com.) The post WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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