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Charter aims to improve relationship between boards
Southampton County School Board Member Brandon Rodgers agreed Monday, July 8, to draft a charter that includes parameters for future meetings between members of the school board and the county’s Board of Supervisors. School board members indicated that the goal of the meetings would be to strengthen a relationship between the two boards that has […] The post Charter aims to improve relationship between boards appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Museum of Southampton History nearly ready for demolition
The Museum of Southampton History at 22541 Linden St. in Courtland is drawing closer to its planned demolition, according to Southampton County Historical Society President Lynda T. Updike. Updike announced in late 2023 that the museum would be demolished and rebuilt on nearly the same footprint. She said the society was following through with a […] The post Museum of Southampton History nearly ready for demolition appeared first on The Tidewater News.
King to play football and run track for VUL
Windsor High School multi-sport standout Jamari King, who graduated this June, recently committed to play football and run track for Virginia University of Lynchburg. King starred on the Windsor varsity football team this past year as an all-around player, shining particularly at wide receiver, and he also stood out on the track team. He noted […] The post King to play football and run track for VUL appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Windsor 8U All-Stars advance to regional tourney
The Windsor 8U All-Star baseball team is showing it belongs among the best in a growing field of competition, and it has now qualified for the final tournament of the season. After recently finishing as runner-up in the four-team 2024 Summer Bash Baseball Tournament, Windsor has now also finished in the top two at the […] The post Windsor 8U All-Stars advance to regional tourney appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Broadband project leads economic developer’s update
Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. President and CEO Karl T. Heck provided a key update at the June 25 Southampton County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on the process that is bringing universal access to broadband and high-speed internet in the county. He also highlighted some other developments that have helped raise the county’s profile. CHARTER/SPECTRUM […] The post Broadband project leads economic developer’s update appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Highground Services earns Business of the Year honor
Highground Services Inc. was recently named the Western Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. With its corporate headquarters located at 500 N. Mechanic St. in Franklin, Highground Services has grown into a multi-discipline engineering services, electrical construction and process controls firm, as noted on its website, and […] The post Highground Services earns Business of the Year honor appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Courtland library holds Summer Reading Program Kickoff
The Courtland branch of the Blackwater Regional Library drew the community together recently to kick off the library’s Summer Reading Program with a touch-a-truck event. “The community came together for an awesome morning for the kids,” library officials stated in a news release. Participants in the event included the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Department […] The post Courtland library holds Summer Reading Program Kickoff appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Complaint renewed of trucks on Shady Brook Trail
Orris G. Lane and her neighbors successfully campaigned to have signs put up in 2021 saying that through trucks were prohibited on Shady Brook Trail in Courtland. But at the Southampton County Board of Supervisors’ June 25 meeting, Lane spoke during the Citizens Comment Period to inform the board that trucks were still coming through, […] The post Complaint renewed of trucks on Shady Brook Trail appeared first on The Tidewater News.
The dynamic duo that changed baseball journalism
Journalist, Author and Professor Wayne Dawkins shares the history of two key African-American sports journalists and the impact they had on Major League Baseball. The New York-born Suffolk resident took time to discuss his upcoming book, “Sam Lacy and Wendell Smith: The Dynamic Duo that Desegregated American Sports,” ahead of its July 17 release. Published […] The post The dynamic duo that changed baseball journalism appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Moses Clements Virginia Tech Scholarship Dinner set
The Greensville/Southampton Hokie Club and Alumni Chapter will hold its annual scholarship dinner on Sunday, July 28, at Golden Leaf Commons in Emporia, handing out Virginia Tech scholarships to six local students. A club and alumni chapter news release notes that the scholarship program is named for a beloved local Hokie, Moses Clements, commemorating his […] The post 2024 Moses Clements Virginia Tech Scholarship Dinner set appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Gov. Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Implement Cell Phone-Free Education in Virginia Schools
RICHMOND, VA — On Tuesday, July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education. The EO directs VDOE to initiate a robust public engagement effort with parents, students, teachers, local […] The post Gov. Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Implement Cell Phone-Free Education in Virginia Schools appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Isle of Wight comprehensive plan subcommittee plans first meeting
A comprehensive plan-focused stakeholder working group under Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold its first meeting on July 9 at 6 p.m., though not all of its members have been appointed. The meeting may be postponed to Aug. 13, the first date a third-party consultant will be available. As of […] The post Isle of Wight comprehensive plan subcommittee plans first meeting appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Finishing what we’ve started
You may find us to be more interested in horse racing at our house than might conventionally make sense. Oh, don’t misunderstand. We don’t really follow it year-round. Our interest is solely around each annual running of the Kentucky Derby. In fact, like many former seminary students in Louisville, I once worked at the Kentucky […] The post COLUMN: Finishing what we’ve started appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Unclaimed $150K Powerball ticket sold in Franklin set to expire
Someone may be on the verge of discarding a $150,000 Virginia Lottery prize. A Powerball ticket sold in Franklin won $150,000 in the Jan. 20 drawing, but no one has yet to claim the prize. According to Virginia law, winning tickets expire 180 days after the drawing. As a result, the ticket will become void […] The post Unclaimed $150K Powerball ticket sold in Franklin set to expire appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: The life and faith of God are for today
By Rev. Dr. Peter C. Smith Guest Columnist There is a scene from the recent hit tv show, Ted Lasso, in which the owner of the British football (soccer) team at the center of the show has to reveal to the coach (Ted) some devastating news. She has done something despicable to him and to […] The post COLUMN: The life and faith of God are for today appeared first on The Tidewater News.
RIVERGUARD REPORT: Catfish were no-shows on latest patrol
Whispering Bear and I spent July 1-3 on the Blackwater below Franklin. The water was a pretty normal level for this time of year, very clear and 83 degrees. Air temps ranged from 60 to 88 degrees. Pretty darn nice weather for July. Trash was not terrible, but we did pick up some large pieces […] The post RIVERGUARD REPORT: Catfish were no-shows on latest patrol appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Drought conditions affect Western Tidewater crops
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality coordinated with the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force to issue a drought watch advisory June 24 for a list of 95 counties and cities that includes Southampton County, Isle of Wight County and Suffolk. In a July 3 interview, Southampton County Farm Bureau President Gary Cross summed up drought […] The post Drought conditions affect Western Tidewater crops appeared first on The Tidewater News.
IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney
Isle of Wight County Schools is soliciting quotes for a new school board attorney. Firms have until 3 p.m. on July 24 to submit sealed bids to Board Clerk Jessica Whitlow detailing their qualifications to provide legal services to the board. The window for proposals opened on June 24, 11 days after the School Board […] The post IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill
Laura Middleton of Smithfield hasn’t seen a statement from Dominion Energy showing her electricity usage since May of last year. She’s been making regular payments, but says none have been applied to any bills. “Our account currently shows a $2,800 credit and there’s no bills that it’s been applied to for a year,” Middleton said. […] The post Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals
Three gymnasts from Smithfield’s Field of Dreams Gymnastics placed in the Amateur Athletic Union National Gymnastics Championship, held June 20-23 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Out of roughly 3,000 girls from 31 states, 11-year-old Mackenzie Hess placed seventh all-around in the platinum division. Anna Bardwell, 15, placed third all-around in the gold division. Averi Bowe, age […] The post Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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