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Fatal crash on Southampton Parkway claims the life of one
A crash involving two motor vehicles occurred on Southampton Parkway in Courtland on Friday morning, April 26, claims the life of one. The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release that it received a call at 6:51 a.m. on April 26 regarding a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle […] The post Fatal crash on Southampton Parkway claims the life of one appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Donuts with Dudes and Field Day 2024
On Friday, March 29, 2024, Nottoway Elementary School hosted one of its largest joint events of the year: Donuts with Dudes and Field Day. Prior to the start of the school day, students were welcome to bring in their favorite “dudes” to come and enjoy donuts around the table. Immediately following the conclusion of the […] The post Donuts with Dudes and Field Day 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Southampton board aims to lower real estate tax rate to 79 cents
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors preliminarily agreed Wednesday, April 17, to a list of cuts in the draft 2024-25 county budget that will allow for the proposed real property tax rate to be lowered from 86 to 79 cents per $100 of assessed value. Southampton County Administrator Brian S. Thrower introduced the list of […] The post Southampton board aims to lower real estate tax rate to 79 cents appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Man charged in crash involving Southampton County school bus
The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office received notification of the accident at 3:24 pm in the 18400 block of Sedley Rd in Sedley. Deputies determined that a Chevrolet SUV, occupied by one adult male, had crashed into the rear of a Southampton County Public School Bus transporting 11 students. The ages of the students are unknown […] The post Man charged in crash involving Southampton County school bus appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Blood-affiliated gang members convicted, sentenced after attempted murder plot in Franklin, says DOJ
FRANKLIN, Va. — A Franklin man was sentenced to 22 years and nine months in prison for conspiracy to commit murder and other crimes. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), 31-year-old Malik Newsome, also known as "Red" or "Hitman Red," is the final defendant sentenced for his role in a "violent spree" committed by members of a Blood-affiliated criminal enterprise in and around Franklin.
2 airlifted after crash with tractor-trailer on Route 58 in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were airlifted after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Wednesday in Suffolk. Suffolk police say it happened around 4:35 p.m. on westbound Route 58, just west of exit 189. The crash involved the tractor-trailer and one other vehicle. Both the driver and passenger...
Memorial donation made to The Children’s Center
The late Maxine Darden Nowlin, a longtime public servant in Courtland, loved children, and Courtland Town Councilman Perry Goodwyn saw to it that this love was honored as he orchestrated a project to give back to the community in her memory. Goodwyn organized a collection of donated items for The Children’s Center in Courtland earlier […] The post Memorial donation made to The Children’s Center appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Fire at Hampton Farms causes $20M-plus in damage
A fire broke out in a roaster at the Hampton Farms commercial facility in Franklin on April 13 that a company representative said resulted in an injury to one employee and an estimated $20 million-plus in damage to the facility. Hampton Farms roasts, packs and markets finished peanut products direct to customers nationwide. It is […] The post Fire at Hampton Farms causes $20M-plus in damage appeared first on The Tidewater News.
The 3rd annual Lumberjack Festevent in Franklin on Coast Live
Regina Cox from the Tidewater Turners and Liz Burgess from The Franklin Experience stop by Coast Live to discuss the 3rd annual Lumberjack Festevent in Franklin, and do a live woodworking demonstration on the WTKR Roof!. Catch the 2024 Lumberjack Festevent in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, May 4. Visit facebook.com/TFE.INC...
$13.5 million wellness center arrives at Lake Prince Woods
Thursday, April 18, marked a new beginning for Lake Prince Woods as the Suffolk Continuing Care Retirement welcomed its new wellness center. Residents came together to celebrate the addition of the 13.5 million wellness center. This celebration follows the success of the Mind, Body, Spirit capital campaign, which raised $1,467,047 for providing wellness-enhancing amenities, and […] The post $13.5 million wellness center arrives at Lake Prince Woods appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dendron VFD 75th Anniversary Day set
On April 27, the Dendron Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the Dendron Fire Station, and as Assistant Chief Joe Gwaltney revealed, an entire day of community fun is planned. “We’re inviting everyone for our open house at 3325 Rolfe HWY in Dendron, VA all day beginning...
‘460 Commerce Center’ breaks ground
Isle of Wight County broke ground April 2 on the “460 Commerce Center” – a roughly 352,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park. The center, named for tis proximity to the four-lane Route 460 that passes through Isle of Wight, will be built on a roughly 43-acre Economic Development Authority-owned […]
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