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Kitchen’s first Republican Committee meeting as chairman
By Jimmy Howell and Susan Lassiter On Thursday, April 18, 32 members of the Franklin-Southampton Republican Committee met at Fred’s, with newly elected Chairman Mark Kitchen presiding. After Jim Hart’s invocation, the members recited the pledge of allegiance to our country’s flag. Theresa Preston read the Republican creed. Del. Otto Wachsmann was one of many […] The post Kitchen’s first Republican Committee meeting as chairman appeared first on The Tidewater News.
WAY TO GO! — Southampton County Sheriff’s Office donates time to cleanup effort
The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office covered a five-mile stretch on Ivor Road, reaching from Plank Road to Trinity Church Road to clean up some trash, on April 21. In a post on Facebook, Sheriff Josh A. Wyche, Sr., talked about some of the support deputies received during the clean-up effort. “At one moment, while waiting […] The post WAY TO GO! — Southampton County Sheriff’s Office donates time to cleanup effort appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Grace’s Little Angels opens 3rd location
Grace’s Little Angels Preschool and Childcare has now opened its third location in the area, expanding its ability to assist families with the care and education of their children. The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2, at the new Grace’s Little Angels Infant Care Center located at 28287 Southampton […] The post Grace’s Little Angels opens 3rd location appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin events reflect vibrance of spring
City staff and elected officials were in agreement that the 2024 Franklin Spring Fest and Franklin Fun Fair Carnival were unqualified successes. Franklin Director of Tourism A’Risha Jones described Saturday, April 20, as “a fantastic day” for the Spring Fest and the Franklin Farmers Market’s seasonal grand opening. Both events took place along Main Street […] The post Franklin events reflect vibrance of spring appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Board makes major budget cuts in order to lower tax rates
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday, April 29, to advertise a proposed fiscal year 2024-25 county budget that it cut significantly in order to reduce real estate and personal property tax rates from those originally proposed. Central District Supervisor and Board Chairman Dr. Alan W. Edwards was the vocal leader advocating for […] The post Board makes major budget cuts in order to lower tax rates appeared first on The Tidewater News.
EDITORIAL: Hometown Choice returns
Wednesday, May 8, we officially launched our annual Hometown Choice competition on our website. If you’re not familiar with this contest, it’s a chance for local businesses to hear directly from local residents about their favorites. The lists include everything from your favorite local restaurants to your favorite places to shop. Who has the best […] The post EDITORIAL: Hometown Choice returns appeared first on The Tidewater News.
A Minister Most at Home in the Pulpit
For the Rev. Thomas Herbert Caulkins, now approaching his 96th birthday, home is the pulpit whether in Branchville Baptist Church — where he served his first pastorate — or Murfreesboro Baptist — where he served his last. A third generation ordained minister, he was born June 27, 1928, and grew up in northern Virginia where his father served as one of the first Civilian Conservation Corps chaplains. He was ordained 70 years ago, a time he reflects on fondly. ...
Attempted Murder Suspects
On the early morning of May 6, 2024, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Huber Lane in Waverly, VA, for a robbery call. Upon their arrival and further investigation, it was determined that a male victim was lured to a residence in that area by two female suspects to be robbed by two males lying in wait inside the residence. When the victim fled the residence, he was shot at by the male suspects.
First Cinco de Mayo festival makes a splash
Even the rain could not keep people away from Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday. Lining the lawn were food trucks and other vendors — only slightly damp — who were welcoming visitors to Emporia’s first annual Cinco de Mayo Taco-Rita festival.
School Closures Thursday After Severe Weather
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Several local schools and school districts will be closed today after severe weather swept through the area Wednesday and earlier this morning. Gaston and Cleveland County schools are closed. Several Char-Meck schools are also closed, and are listed below. Due to severe weather that has caused...
WAY TO GO! — FHS seniors awarded associate degrees
Franklin High School seniors Bothena Hathan, Ariana Picot, Alanna Boone, and Phnon McDonald-Hicks were awarded their associate degrees in Computer Science from Tidewater Community College during the graduation ceremony held Monday, May 6, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University. The students each earned the Governor’s Medallion, which only […] The post WAY TO GO! — FHS seniors awarded associate degrees appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 1 dead in NC, 2 in Tennessee
COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail, leaving two dead in Tennessee and one dead in Gaston, North Carolina. The storms continue an...
Emporia man arrested after three-car crash in Richmond
Richmond police have arrested a driver involved in a three-car crash that killed a Pennsylvania woman late Sunday night. At around 11:37 p.m. on May 5, officers were called to the 3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond for a report of a three-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found a damaged car in the right lane with three occupants.
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