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SCPS Board briefed on staffing, enrollment
The Southampton County School Board held a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, and received information on staffing, projected enrollment numbers and more, and the board also hired a Southampton High School principal. STAFFING UPDATE Southampton County Public Schools Human Resources Coordinator Latonia Hutcheson presented the status update on staffing. Capron Elementary School vacancies: Special education […] The post SCPS Board briefed on staffing, enrollment appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Closures, changes announced due to Labor Day
Localities in the area shared announcements about government closures and schedule changes due to the Labor Day holiday which falls on Monday, Sept. 2. “I wanted the public to be reminded that (city offices) will not be open next Monday for Labor Day,” Interim Franklin City Manager Darlene Burcham said during the Franklin City Council’s […] The post Closures, changes announced due to Labor Day appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Carrsville students make basketball court a reality
A quartet of forward-thinking and industrious fifth grade students at Carrsville Elementary School kickstarted a project to build an outdoor basketball court at the school that went from sketch to reality in six months. John “J.R.” Butler, Nathan Curle, Carter Landes and Alan “A.J.” Newberry, who are progressing on to Georgie Tyler Middle School this […] The post Carrsville students make basketball court a reality appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Saints pull away from Chargers for 26-6 win
The showdown Friday night, Aug. 30, between Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and Isle of Wight Academy’s varsity football teams was close through three quarters, but the Saints were able to pull away in the fourth for a 26-6 victory amid the Chargers’ home opener. “Hey, every win is a good win,” NSA Head Coach Michael Biehl said. […] The post Saints pull away from Chargers for 26-6 win appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win
Expectations for Southampton High School’s varsity football team remain high as ever, galvanized this year by the 2023 squad recording the program’s first playoff win in more than 20 years. The results for last year’s team were mixed, as it finished with an overall record of 6-6, but the No. 7-seeded Indians were able to […] The post Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — Aug. 30, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, Aug. 30: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 3.00 to 13.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales mostly 3.00 to 13.00 lower. Slaughter cows mostly 4.00 to 11.00 lower. Wheat .14 to .18 higher, new crop .12 higher. Corn steady to .32 […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — Aug. 30, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Part of River Road to close for culvert work in Southampton
Beginning as early as Tuesday, Sept. 3, crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation will close a portion of Route 647 (River Road) near its southern intersection with Route 35 (Plank Road) in Southampton County to perform culvert restoration. A VDOT news release noted that during this work, Route 647 will be closed to through […] The post Part of River Road to close for culvert work in Southampton appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Route 643 culvert work in Southampton completed
All lanes have reopened on Route 643 (Darden Scout Road) in Southampton County as of Friday, Aug. 30, following the completion of culvert restoration work by the Virginia Department of Transportation. A VDOT news release noted that the detour has been lifted, and lanes in both directions are open to traffic. The restoration work was […] The post Route 643 culvert work in Southampton completed appeared first on The Tidewater News.
LOOKING BACK: TVDC / Industrial development sparks debate
During the mid-1960s, membership in the Tidewater Virginia Development Council (TVDC) was a real “hot potato” with the Franklin City Council, prompting many revealing discussions about the City’s industry-seeking efforts – or “non-efforts”. TVDC was an industry-hunting organization whose membership included the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Franklin, as well as […] The post LOOKING BACK: TVDC / Industrial development sparks debate appeared first on The Tidewater News.
IW supervisors set Sept. 19 hearing on proposed three-year reassessment
Residents will have the opportunity to weigh in at the Isle of Wight County supervisors’ 6 p.m. Sept. 19 meeting as to whether the county should reassess property values more often. That’s the date Isle of Wight County supervisors have chosen for the required public hearing on a proposed ordinance change that would increase the […] The post IW supervisors set Sept. 19 hearing on proposed three-year reassessment appeared first on The Tidewater News.
New location for Southampton Memorial Home Health
Southampton Memorial Home Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 7 to highlight its new location at 1330 Armory Drive and to celebrate its staff. The home health organization has been in existence since 1992, operating out of Southampton Memorial Hospital until December 2023. SMHH officially moved out of the hospital, now known as Bon Secours […] The post New location for Southampton Memorial Home Health appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Soccer league creates ‘electric’ atmosphere
The sixth annual Camp25/FDPR Soccer League offered notable excitement on the pitch this summer, drawing 118 participants aged 4-14 who hailed from Franklin, Southampton County, Windsor and Suffolk. The league featured eight teams — four in the Rookie Division, which was for ages 4-8, and four in the Junior Division, which was for ages 9-14. […] The post Soccer league creates ‘electric’ atmosphere appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin Sportsman Association honors Members of the Year: 2021-23
The Franklin Sportsman Association honors members for 2021-2023. Members are recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements over the past four years. Due to the rigors experienced during the COVID-19 era, these honors were put on hold. Before the pandemic, the association recognized one member whose dedication, sportsmanship, and community involvement have set them apart. 2021: […] The post Franklin Sportsman Association honors Members of the Year: 2021-23 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS
Southampton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dr. Alan W. Edwards stated Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, that the board had voted unanimously to pursue a forensic audit of Southampton County Public Schools. Investopedia.com states that a forensic audit “examines and evaluates a firm’s or individual’s financial records to derive evidence used in a court of law […] The post Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Carrsville modular classroom approved to stay
A modular classroom building behind Carrsville Elementary is here to stay. In 2022, Isle of Wight County Schools sought and received permission from county supervisors to place a 1,700-square-foot “learning cottage,” as school officials refer to the building, on an existing concrete pad. A condition of that approval required IWCS to obtain a conditional use […] The post Carrsville modular classroom approved to stay appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: Can these states be united again?
By Matthew Sorenson Guest Columnist Do you drink “soda” or “pop”? How do you pronounce the words “roof” and “wolf”? I never cease to be amazed at how many different answers I get. But that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. We have different opinions about everything from the best flavor of ice cream […] The post COLUMN: Can these states be united again? appeared first on The Tidewater News.
RIVERGUARD REPORT: New eagle nesting site discovered
Whispering Bear and I spent Aug. 22-24 on the Nottoway below Delaware. The water was up at 12.17 on the USGS gauge at Sebrell, a little muddy, very fast and 70 degrees. Air temps ranged from 53 to 82 degrees. Got a little chilly both nights on the ol’ pontoon boat, and it was very, […] The post RIVERGUARD REPORT: New eagle nesting site discovered appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Arrest made in alleged Rose Valley Road stabbing incident
Southampton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Franklin man in connection with a stabbing incident in the city that allegedly took place in a vehicle in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 24. An SCSO news release stated that on Aug. 24 at around 3:40 a.m., Southampton County deputies responded to Bon Secours – […] The post Arrest made in alleged Rose Valley Road stabbing incident appeared first on The Tidewater News.
COLUMN: What are you known for?
By David Edmonston Guest Columnist What are you known for? If people were to describe you based on personal experience or your social media posts, would they describe you in terms of what you are for or what you are against? Does it matter? It does. As Christians, we want to help draw people to […] The post COLUMN: What are you known for? appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter
A Franklin man was arrested Sunday, Aug. 25, after allegedly cutting another man across his face with a box cutter in Sedley the day prior. The other man was flown to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A Southampton County Sheriff’s Office news release stated that on Saturday, Aug. 24, at around 8 […] The post Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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