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WAY TO GO! — DFA donation helps fuel STARTUP
The Downtown Franklin Association donated $34,500 to Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. to support and sponsor future editions of the STARTUP Franklin Southampton program. FSEDI has described STARTUP as a business plan competition that serves to provide financial assistance and business training within the city of Franklin and Southampton County limits. Among its participants, STARTUP […] The post WAY TO GO! — DFA donation helps fuel STARTUP appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Victory at Yorktown!
Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of articles leading up to the Lafayette Farewell Tour Bicentennial celebration. Previous articles are available at suffolkva250.com/history. By Frank and Gloria Womble The jaws of a trap were closing on Cornwallis. On September 26, 1781, transports with artillery, siege tools, French infantry, and shock troops arrived […] The post COLUMN: Victory at Yorktown! appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Longtime area teacher reunites with former students
Several former students of longtime area high school English teacher Betty Miller happened to gather at a recent birthday celebration for Cecilia and Earl Burgess held in the Back Porch Restaurant at The Village at Woods Edge. A news release from Anne W. Bryant noted that Miller primarily taught Senior English during her three years […] The post Longtime area teacher reunites with former students appeared first on The Tidewater News.
IWCS participating in free, reduced-price summer meal programs
Isle of Wight County Schools is participating in multiple nutrition programs to continue providing meals to children over the summer. The division’s Summer Food Service Program will provide meals to all children without charge on a first-come, first-served basis, from July 8-25. Meals will be served at Hardy Elementary School, located at 9389 Old Stage […] The post IWCS participating in free, reduced-price summer meal programs appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: The Road to Yorktown
Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. Previous articles are available at suffolkva250.com/history. By Frank and Gloria Womble After the brief but fierce fight at Green Spring, Cornwallis finished his move across the James River and was soon prepared to ship out to New York […] The post COLUMN: The Road to Yorktown appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Griffiths win Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest
The Windsor Lions Club of Virginia announced on Monday, June 3, the winners of its inaugural Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest — C.P. and Janice Griffith, of Shiloh Drive. The contest, organized by Lion Nina Ambrose, was designed as a fun way to beautify the town and help the environment. Ambrose and the Lions Club […] The post Griffiths win Beautiful Windsor Spring Yard Contest appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Osprey family grows
A female osprey rescued earlier this year by Tim Curtis of the Virginia Beach-based Tidewater Wildlife Rescue now has three young ones to look after. Curtis returned the adult to her nest overlooking the Pagan River April 15 a day after he found the female lying flat on her back, wings extended, and struggling to […] The post Osprey family grows appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin, Southampton electoral candidates named
The registrars in Southampton County and the city of Franklin have released their lists of qualified candidates appearing on the ballots for local elections this November, and the only races with candidates running opposed are for a Southampton County School Board seat, the Newsoms mayoral seat and a Boykins Town Council seat. Voters will have […] The post Franklin, Southampton electoral candidates named appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Windsor’s 32nd Fourth of July Celebration set
The town of Windsor is continuing the revitalization of its annual Fourth of July Celebration in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 iteration of the event will feature multiple music acts and a cruise-in. Held in the Wesley F. Garris Event Park at 18 Duke Street, the town’s 32nd annual Fourth of […] The post Windsor’s 32nd Fourth of July Celebration set appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences
Members of the Windsor town staff and Windsor Town Council gathered Monday, June 17, to review revised floor plans for a new municipal building that were recently provided by Moseley Architects. Staff and council members shared their design preferences among the three different floor plan options provided, and they also shared new design ideas developed […] The post Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin’s July 4 celebration event set
The city of Franklin’s 2024 Independence Day Celebration will take place from 4-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, in the downtown area in and around Barrett’s Landing Park. Franklin Director of Tourism A’Risha Jones invited community members to “experience a day of celebration packed with enjoyable games, delicious cuisine and amazing fireworks.” She noted that […] The post Franklin’s July 4 celebration event set appeared first on The Tidewater News.
City of Franklin celebrates Juneteenth
Members of the community came out to Barrett’s Landing Park on Saturday, June 22, amid notable heat to take part in the city of Franklin’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration. Franklin Vice Mayor Wynndolyn H. Copeland welcomed people to the event, which ran from noon to 5:30 p.m. A’Risha Jones, Franklin’s director of tourism, was pleased with […] The post City of Franklin celebrates Juneteenth appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Navigating the empty nest: Rekindling your marriage
By Dr. Carletta Artis Your Turn Q: Our kids are all grown up. Can you help me and my wife find our way back to each other? A: Congratulations on reaching the milestone of raising your children to reach adulthood. That accomplishment should be celebrated, and you both should be very proud. I also congratulate […] The post COLUMN: Navigating the empty nest: Rekindling your marriage appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Trust in the Lord always
By Chris A. Quilpa Your Turn Lack of trust is a lack of faith. If we trust someone, our spouse, or partner in/for life, we have faith in them. If we have trust and faith, our belief is strong and grounded. And Love exists. When we say, “I believe in you,” we can also say, […] The post COLUMN: Trust in the Lord always appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: No time like the present
A fellow named Patric Linton confesses to something that some among us may relate to more than others. Yes, this will seem awfully extreme. He says, “I did a four-year arts degree instead of just finding a job after I graduated college the first time. The outside world was so terrifying, that I just enrolled […] The post COLUMN: No time like the present appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: When cultures collide
By Marv Fisher Guest Columnist As we study the birth and early growth of the church in the first few chapters of the book of Acts, we see two cultures at odds. God was doing a work of revival with a new way of reaching mankind, through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. […] The post COLUMN: When cultures collide appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Amun Ra Inc. hosts 2nd Juneteenth event
Organizers were pleased with the level of participation in the second annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration recently held in Franklin and hosted by the nonprofit organization Amun Ra Inc. The celebration, which ran from Friday-Sunday, June 14-16, took place across various events held each day at either Barrett’s Landing Park or College Drive Park. The events […] The post Amun Ra Inc. hosts 2nd Juneteenth event appeared first on The Tidewater News.
LOOKING BACK: Franklin Equipment Company
In June 1964, the annual Franklin Chamber of Commerce business meeting was held at Franklin Baptist Church. Forty-three members were in attendance in the church fellowship hall, and two special awards were presented. A. Woodrow Livesay, Chamber president, was given an award of appreciation. A plaque -inscribed with “for aggressive leadership and faithful service as […] The post LOOKING BACK: Franklin Equipment Company appeared first on The Tidewater News.
SCPS board receives ’24-’25 federal programs update
Southampton County Public Schools Director of Instruction Kelli Gillette shared an update with the Southampton County School Board on June 10 regarding the benefit the school division is set to receive from federal programs for fiscal year 2024-25. “We have been told that we may be getting a little bit more than we did last […] The post SCPS board receives ’24-’25 federal programs update appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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