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COLUMN: I Am the Bread of Life
After seven years of writing this weekly column, let me do something I hadn’t thought to do before. Here is a brief reader’s guide to what I try to do here. Then, I’ll dive right into this week’s message. Each week, I do at least two things consistently. I try to leave a fairly provocative […] The post COLUMN: I Am the Bread of Life appeared first on The Tidewater News.
SCPS board to hold special meeting on ’24-’25 year
The Southampton County School Board agreed by consensus on Monday, Aug. 12, to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for discussion of important details pertaining to the 2024-25 school year, including organizational structure and projected class sizes. The meeting, which will feature open and closed sessions, is set for 6 p.m. and will […] The post SCPS board to hold special meeting on ’24-’25 year appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Kiggans presents $400K for new radio system
U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., presented a check Monday morning, Aug. 12, in Franklin for $400,000 in federal funds that will go toward a new radio system for police officers, sheriff’s deputies and fire and EMS personnel in the city of Franklin and Southampton County. “We’re really excited just to be here to celebrate and […] The post Kiggans presents $400K for new radio system appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin City Council candidate Q&A: Linwood W. Johnson III
Name: Dr. Linwood W. Johnson III Age: 71 Family: Education: Ferrum College, Virginia Union Seminary Career: Business Consultant 1.) Why do you want to be reelected as the Ward 4 representative on the Franklin City Council? To continue the work of making the city a safe and affordable place to live for the citizens. 2.) […] The post Franklin City Council candidate Q&A: Linwood W. Johnson III appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Grant aims to engage fathers in Franklin
The Franklin City Council recently voted unanimously to amend the city budget to approve the receipt of funds from the new Fatherhood Incentive Grant, which is designed to support, enhance or pilot a project or strategy related to engaging and/or supporting fathers. Interim Franklin City Manager Darlene Burcham asked Franklin Department of Social Services Director […] The post Grant aims to engage fathers in Franklin appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Olivia Winslow
My name is Olivia Winslow. My mother is Stephanie Archer and father is William Winslow. My grandparents are Teresa Beaver, Jeffery Beaver and Gary Winslow. I go to Western Branch High School. After I graduate I want to go to Tidewater Community College for sonography. My platform is to help others get back on their […] The post 2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Olivia Winslow appeared first on The Tidewater News.
‘Parallel Journeys’: A collaborative painting exhibit
The artwork of two long-time participants in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church community, Nancy Stutts and Russell Schools, will be on display at Rawls Museum Arts in Courtland. A Thursday, Aug. 8, church news release noted that the exhibit — named “Parallel Journeys” — is currently on display and will formally open 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, […] The post ‘Parallel Journeys’: A collaborative painting exhibit appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Down Home Day canceled for 2024
The Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum Committee made the decision Thursday, Aug. 8, to cancel Down Home Day for 2024 due to scheduling conflicts that had led to a lack of workers. Down Home Day has been a staple of the museum’s annual event calendar at the Southampton Heritage Village for around 25 years. Always […] The post Down Home Day canceled for 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Catava Burton
Dr. Catava Burton is the daughter of the late Johnnie Burton Jr. and the late Evangeline Burton. She resides in Isle of Wight County. Currently, she is an exceptional education teacher in Southampton County. She has worked with children and adolescents for nearly 25 years and coached more than 1,000 educators on behavior management, culturally […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Catava Burton appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Holly Dawson
Holly Dawson was born and raised in Southampton County, where she’s lived her whole life. She is a massage therapist at Kathara Spa, and before that, she worked as a nurse for 18 years. She is a loving wife and a mother of two beautiful children. In her free time, she loves to ride horses, […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Holly Dawson appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Walters carnival draws excellent turnout
The Walters Ladies Community Club was seeking to do a great thing for the community when it founded the Walters Community Carnival, and the third annual iteration of the event Saturday, Aug. 3, left attendees feeling like the club had succeeded. “We think it went well,” Walters Ladies Community Club President Shawn Carr said Tuesday, […] The post Walters carnival draws excellent turnout appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Mary Flowers
With a passion for storytelling and a love for words, Mary Flowers is the mother to Alexandria Paisley Grace and Willow Rose. Mary is the art teacher at Southampton Middle School and attends Kingdom Impact Ministries in Franklin and loves sharing the goodness of God with others. She is an alumni graduate of Strayer University, […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Mary Flowers appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Shelbie Eure Palermo
I am Shelbie Eure Palermo, mother of two adult daughters and grandmother of a darling grandson. I am a lifelong resident of Southeast Virginia and a proud descendant of landowners and farmers dating back to 1812. In childhood I participated in 4-H hog shows, having been in the newspaper for my showing hogs in Smithfield […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Shelbie Eure Palermo appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin Community Wall of Excellence inductees announced
The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence (FCWOE) honors distinguished alumni, staff, and administrators from Franklin City Public Schools who have achieved significant career success or made notable contributions to the schools or the community. This year, FCWOE proudly announces its 2024 inductees, recognized for their exceptional career accomplishments. The inductees are: • Daniel T. Balfour […] The post Franklin Community Wall of Excellence inductees announced appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Ashley “Nikki” Robertson
Ashley Nicole Robertson, known to many as Nikki, is the 35-year-old daughter of Jerry and Susan Robertson. She was born in Franklin, grew up in Sedley, and for 15 years, she and her parents have been Courtland residents. They are active members of Sedley Baptist Church, where Nikki is a preschool Sunday School assistant teacher, […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Ashley “Nikki” Robertson appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Bella Bills
My name is Bella Bills, and I live in Suffolk, but I was born in eastern Connecticut. My parents are Nina and Jay Bills, and I have a little sister named Zoe. My lovely grandparents are Rene and John Capone and Denise and Trevor Bills. My dream school would have to be UNCW where I […] The post 2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Bella Bills appeared first on The Tidewater News.
2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Charlette Mckae Moore
My name is Charlette Mckae Moore, and I am 16 years old. I am currently a rising junior at Southampton Academy. I am the daughter of Ryan and Dorothy Moore and the granddaughter of Rita and Webb Watson and Shirley Moore. I currently play volleyball, basketball and softball for Southampton Academy, and I plan to […] The post 2024 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Charlette Mckae Moore appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Farewell from 2023 Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Caroline Blythe
A year ago, I was crowned the 2023 Miss Franklin-Southampton County Fair Queen and started on the road of one of the best experiences of my life. I had no idea what I was in for because I had never competed in a pageant before. I was welcomed into the pageant community by the best […] The post Farewell from 2023 Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Caroline Blythe appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Farewell from 2023 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Shannon Ward
Dear friends, family and the community of Franklin-Southampton County, As my reign as the 2023 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-Southampton County Fair Queen comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought me to this moment. Serving as your fair queen has been a tremendous honor and privilege, and one that I […] The post Farewell from 2023 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Shannon Ward appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Farewell from 2023 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Gabrielle Johnson
Getting to be your 2023 Teen Miss Franklin-Southampton County Fair Queen has been such an honor. I am thankful for all of the wonderful people I got to meet over the course of the past year and all of the wonderful opportunities I was given. With my dad being on the fair board and him […] The post Farewell from 2023 Teen Miss Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen Gabrielle Johnson appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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