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Windsor 8U All-Star team stands out on diamond
Standout 7- and 8-year-old baseball players from Windsor recently showed they could hold their own against teams from much larger localities by turning in excellent performances at the 2024 Southern Chesapeake Summer Baseball Bash. The Windsor 8U All-Stars, affiliated with the PONY organization, went 2-2 at the Baseball Bash to finish as runners-up. “I was […] The post Windsor 8U All-Star team stands out on diamond appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Construction completed and eastbound lane of 58 reopened
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. — On Wednesday, June 26, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) completed construction and reopened the eastbound lane to traffic on Route 58 (Southampton Parkway) east between Route 35 (Meherrin Road) and Route 58 Business (Jerusalem Road) in Southampton County ahead of schedule. The bridge rehabilitation project started in June […] The post Construction completed and eastbound lane of 58 reopened appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Three senators revive ‘skill game’ legalization bill
Three state senators again proposed legalizing so-called “skill games” a month after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed similar legislation, but ended up not voting on any bills at a reconvened June 18 Senate session. Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 212, sponsored by Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, in May after the General Assembly voted down a slate […] The post Three senators revive ‘skill game’ legalization bill appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin City Public Schools unveils Strategic Plan
Franklin City Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Krystal L. Thompkins presented the school division’s Strategic Plan — titled Accelerate Franklin 2028 — to the Franklin City School Board at its meeting on Thursday, June 20. “This process started in November, and we had our final meeting to approve the hard work and dedication of those […] The post Franklin City Public Schools unveils Strategic Plan appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Bronco Federal Credit Union names new CEO
FRANKLIN, Va. — Bronco Federal Credit Union has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Kenzie as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 22, 2024. Following an extensive internal and national search, Kenzie was selected to lead the credit union into its next phase of growth. He will succeed Brian Hedgepeth, who has served as […] The post Bronco Federal Credit Union names new CEO appeared first on The Tidewater News.
LETTER: Sign up to become a poll worker
Dear Editor, I guess the time has come to just say this: “Stand up or shut up”. If you really want to know how election votes are counted, then get up off your sofa, put your phone down, and come and help us work the polls on Nov. 5. It will be long hours for […] The post LETTER: Sign up to become a poll worker appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Butcher’s Steak & Seafood off to strong start
There is a new restaurant at 1324 Armory Drive in Franklin that is aiming to offer a dining experience specifically for those who appreciate steak and seafood. Butcher’s Steak & Seafood opened at the location on May 28, and co-owner Rosie Ramos noted that business has been very good thus far. “We are truly blessed, […] The post Butcher’s Steak & Seafood off to strong start appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: At home in ourselves
I once had a church member in another city who went downtown to volunteer. Let’s say this particular member wasn’t one of our most likely or regular participants in hands-on ministry. So it was surprising and gratifying when he signed up and went. Sadly, though, it was also terrible to hear that, of all people, […] The post COLUMN: At home in ourselves appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Candidates sought for ninth Wall of Excellence class
The opportunity remains available through Sunday, June 30, to nominate someone to take his or her rightful place on the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence this year. As noted in a Franklin City Public Schools news release, the Wall of Excellence was created to honor former Franklin and Hayden High School students who have excelled […] The post Candidates sought for ninth Wall of Excellence class appeared first on The Tidewater News.
RIVERGUARD REPORT: The rivers really need rain
Whispering Bear and I spent June 17-19 on the Nottoway below Delaware. The water was clear and unbelievably averaged 84 degrees… that’s hot. Air temps ranged from 65 to 87 degrees. We saw an NC DEQ boat out there and asked about the dissolved oxygen, and remarkably they said it was good. Trash was light, […] The post RIVERGUARD REPORT: The rivers really need rain appeared first on The Tidewater News.
UPDATED: First responders fight fire at Enviva’s Southampton plant
Franklin Fire and Rescue and several other area agencies responded to a fire at Enviva Inc.’s Southampton County plant on Monday afternoon, June 24. In a city of Franklin news release shared Monday evening, Capt. Tim Dunn, of Franklin Fire and Rescue, stated that at 2:17 p.m. that day, FFR received a 911 call for […] The post UPDATED: First responders fight fire at Enviva’s Southampton plant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Neighbors intervene as Franklin man threatens to stab two children
FRANKLIN, Va. — City of Franklin Police Department officers responded Wednesday, June 19, to a report of a man with knives running after children on Norfleet Street, according to an incident report provided by the FPD. Local entrepreneur L. Terrel Majette Sr. also provided a first-hand account of part of the incident. He helped to […] The post Neighbors intervene as Franklin man threatens to stab two children appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part II
Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. By Frank and Gloria Womble Benedict Arnold was encamped in Portsmouth in a defensive position too strong to assault, thwarting Lafayette’s mission to capture him. British General Henry Clinton reinforced Arnold with an additional 2,000 men under Major […] The post COLUMN: Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part II appeared first on The Tidewater News.
3-megawatt solar farm set for June 25 IW Planning Commission hearing
After opposing two proposed solar farms in May, Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission will consider a third on June 25. According to a public notice published in The Smithfield Times’ June 12 edition, a public hearing is scheduled during the commission’s 6 p.m. meeting on applicant Elk Development LLC’s and landowners William Pennie Jr.’s […] The post 3-megawatt solar farm set for June 25 IW Planning Commission hearing appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Windsor adopts 2-cent real estate tax increase
Windsor’s Town Council voted on June 11 to adopt a 2024-25 budget of just under $5 million, which includes a 2-cent increase in the town’s real estate tax rate. According to an April 23 memorandum by Windsor Town Manager William Saunders, the increase from 13 cents per $100 of assessed value to 15 cents would […] The post Windsor adopts 2-cent real estate tax increase appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Lesser-known veterans services
By Tom Mastaglio and Laurie Clay This month we offer a potpourri of services available to veterans, some that are not necessarily well known. Want to refresh memories of your service, tours of duty or learn about other facets of the history and culture of the Army? The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) […] The post COLUMN: Lesser-known veterans services appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Bridge replacement to shut down portion of Route 646
Beginning Tuesday, June 25, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a portion of Route 646 (Garrison Drive) for a bridge replacement over Burnt Mills Swamp near Windsor in Isle of Wight County. According to a release from VDOT, Route 646 (Garrison Drive) will be inaccessible to through traffic between Route 645 (Tar Road) […] The post Bridge replacement to shut down portion of Route 646 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Dress for interview success on your next job interview
In his masterpiece “Crime and Punishment,” author Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote, “We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.” The great Russian novelist refers to the fact that impressions can be made before conversations begin. This is an […] The post Dress for interview success on your next job interview appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Demand is rising for career and technical education
A four-year college degree is not necessarily the next step for students after graduating high school. The rising cost of college tuition has revitalized interest in career and technical education (CTE). According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment at community colleges rose 2.6 percent in 2023 compared with a year earlier, enhanced by […] The post Demand is rising for career and technical education appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Four topics to avoid during a job interview
A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals revealed some surprising things about modern hiring practices. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder®, provided a wealth of insight into the hiring process, including some of the unusual things people have done in interviews. Asked to share […] The post Four topics to avoid during a job interview appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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