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• Ever wonder what is going on at Franklin-Southampton Economic Development Inc. a...
• Congratulations to the Raiders on a great season!
• Congratulations to the Lady Chargers on a great season!
• Good luck to the Southampton Academy Raiders!
• Hey friends, We have an extra ticket for today's Hunterdale Ruritan Club beef b...
• Hey friends, We are currently looking for the top 5 most eligible bachelors and...
• Hey friends, We are currently looking for the top 5 most eligible bachelors and...
• Hey friends, We are currently looking for the top 5 most eligible bachelors an...
• Councilman Barry Cheatham defeats challenger Earl Blythe to retain his ward 1 se...
• Mona Murphy defeats Linwood Johnson to win the ward 4 Franklin City Council seat.
• Raystine Johnson has defeated incumbent Jim Councill and challenger Greg McLemor...
• We've started our live blog with breaking news of election results at www.tidewa...
• Only a little more than two hours until the polls close at 7pm. Make sure to ta...
• Be sure to check out www.tidewaternews.com tonight. Starting at seven, we will b...
• We had some visitors yesterday at The Tidewater News...Cub Scout Pack 211 from C...
• The polls are open in Western Tidewater. We will be blogging live election resu...
• The press conference in Isle of Wight County where details of the double murder...
• Joseph Charles Joyner, Jr., also known as "Jay", arrested in connection with the...
• BREAKING NEWS....The Tidewater News will by blogging live from today's 3:30 pm n...
• BREAKING NEWS....The Tidewater News will by blogging live from today's 3:30 pm n...
• Breaking News...
• More great news for another local student-athlete!
• Great news fora local student-athlete!
• Alright, facebook friends. With election day now only one day away, let's take...
• Southampton County residents, please be advised that tonight's public meeting on...
• Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the unsung heroes that make our bu...
• Lots of Southampton County residents are speaking up and sharing their ideas on...
• As Southampton County struggles with a $3.2 million shortfall for its $54 millio...
• What are your thoughts on the Southampton County School Board's selection of a n...
• Happy Friday facebook friends! Don't forget, Monday is our Spring Customer Appr...
• Be sure to check A7 of Wednesday's edition for The Tidewater News Sweet 16 Chall...
• Due to press problems last night, delivery of The Tidewater News is running late...
• Nominate an outstanding business today for the the Franklin-Southampton Area Cha...
• Hey friends, We are looking for any Giants or Patriots fans out there who woul...
• What are your thoughts?
• What are your thoughts on the proposed Enviva pellet mill?
• For anyone who missed the Friday, Dec. 2, deadline to get Santa letters to The T...
• Great news for Southampton County and Western Tidewater!
• Attention facebook friends...the deadline to submit letters to Santa is this Fri...
• Breaking News....
• Facebook friends...if you receive your subscription of The Tidewater News via th...
• Great news for Western Tidewater!
• Here's the link again to the story we ran last week about Southampton Academy fo...
• Good morning facebook friends! Did you know Paul D. Camp Community College is t...
• The people of Western Tidewater are in our thoughts and prayers in the aftermath...
• Not looking good for Downtown Franklin
• Unity Rd. in Sedley between Cottage Hill Rd. and Ivor Rd. is blocked by a downed...
• Rte. 460 is reportedly closed in Isle of Wight County.
• The effects of Irene are already hitting Sedley. A tree collapses a pool at Jimm...
• Rte. 258 is closed at Great Springs Road due to power lines and/or trees down.
• The very latest from the National Hurricane Center.
• The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Irene to a category one storm. Win...
• Irene has made landfall in North Carolina. Reports indicate it may have weakene...
• Anyone lost power yet?
• Anybody got a rain gauge? How many inches so far?
• ***Correction*** Smithfield Middle School, NOT Smithfield High School, will be...
• Southampton County will be opening up Southampton High School tonight at 7pm as...
• The City of Franklin will be opening Franklin High School at 9pm tonight as an e...
• Updated storm track from the National Hurricane Center.
• As of this hour, Isle of Wight County has designated Windsor High School and Smi...
• As we wait, helplessly, on Irene, anybody have an Isabel story or memory to share?
• Information from the National Hurricane Center.
• It's starting to look like Irene will definitely be paying a visit this weekend....
• Back to School for Franklin - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• Did you feel the earthquake? Let us know what you felt, heard or saw including d...
• Click on the link to Virginia's Tourism website and vote for Southampton/Frankli...
• Hello facebook friends. Fall is fast approaching and that means hunting season...
• So we've gotten one response so far from someone who lives in a "house divided." Anyone else out there sleeping with the enemy? Any Hokies living with Hoos? Any Randolph-Macon Yellowjackets living with a Hampden Sydney Tiger? We'r
• Hey facebook friends...we're working on a story for Western Tidewater Living, and are looking for any families with Hokies and Hoos living in the same home. Anyone out there live in a house divided? Please let us know at editor@tidewaternews.com.
• Happy Thursday facebook friends! True or false...one of the best things about a three day weekend is waking up on Wednesday and figuring out it's actually Thursday.
• Hope everybody enjoyed their Independence Day festivities!
• Happy Friday and Happy Independence Day! We've got a long weekend and our country's 235 Birthday...so what are your plans to celebrate?
• Now that he has publicly responded, what do you think of Franklin City Council's censure of Councilman Greg McLemore?
• Good morning facebook friends! Should be a beautiful day today...go out and enjoy.
• Just in....the new summer issue of Western Tidewater Living. Make sure to pick up your copy today!
• Good morning Western Tidewater....and Happy Summer! Although it has felt like summer for weeks, today's officially the first day. Lots of folks take a summer vacation, so tell us what your plans are this year.
• Thanks to everyone who joined us for lunch on Friday. It was a pleasure to partner with the Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Do you think Franklin, Southampton and Isle of Wight have gone to far in booting personal vehicles to help collect back taxes? Click on the link to our homepage and take part in today's online poll.
• Good morning Western Tidewater. 100 today with a heat index near 110, so drink plenty of water and stay in the shade. Any other advice for dealing with the heat you'd like to share?
• Good morning facebook friends! Week two of our Father's Day Great Grill Giveaway...check out today's print edition of The Tidewater News to find out where you can register to win Dad a brand new Holland Maverick grill. Stay cool today (someho
• Lunch with your congressman, Randy Forbes, sponsored by The Tidewater News and Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce, this Friday. Tickets are $18 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Reservations are required, so contact the Chamber offic
• Good morning facebook friends! After a beautiful weekend, are you ready to get back to it...or did you need one more day?
• Good morning Western Tidewater. Another scorcher today, but relief appears to be in sight. Don't forget to register for our lunch next Friday with US Congressman Randy Forbes, which is being cosponsored by TN and the Franklin-Southampton Chamber.
• Today is the start of The Tidewater News' "Father's Day Great Grill Giveaway"!! See the details on page B2 in the print edition of today's Tidewater News, then register to win at one of our terrific participating advertisers.
• Good morning facebook friends...today is the start of The Tidewater News' "Father's Day Great Grill Giveaway"!! See the details on page B2 in the print edition of today's Tidewater News, then register to win at one of our terrif
• Not sure what to get Dad for Father's Day? Well have no fear...The Tidewater News is giving away a brand new Holland Grill! Starting tomorrow and each Wednesday before Father's Day, see the print edition of The TN to find participating retai
• The Tidewater News will be hosting a luncheon with the Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce at noon on Friday, June 10 at Cypress Cove Country Club. Guest speaker will be US Congressman Randy Forbes (VA-4). Tickets are $18 for chamber members,
• Good morning friends. Hope everyone's getting their power back after yesterday's storms.
• Any storm damage this afternoon where you are?
• Happy Tuesday facebook friends! How 'bout this lovely weather? Mid nineties...temperature and humidity apparently. Enjoy.
• Good luck girls!
• Congratulations to the IWA girls softball team on another great season!
• Good morning Western Tidewater. Have a great week!
• Happy Friday facebook friends! Lots of great things happening in Western Tidewater...including two local teams pursuing state championships today. Isle of Wight Academy plays Kenston Forest for the girls softball state championship and Southampton Acad
• MORE GREAT NEWS FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY...
• The deadline is fast approaching to participate in the Graduate Profiles keepsake edition of the Tidewater News. Call or email Kate at kate.archer@tidewaternews.com for details information on recognizing your special graduate!
• So what are your thoughts on the reopening of the Franklin Mill?
• CHECK IN AT TIDEWATERNEWS.COM THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND REACTION TO TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IP WILL RESUME SOME OPERATIONS AT THE FRANKLIN MILL, CREATING OVER 200 NEW JOBS...
• GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES OVER 200 NEW JOBS AT IP MILL IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
• HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING FROM IP...
• Good morning Western Tidewater...Happy Wednesday! The weather should be perfect with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 70's. Be sure to check our facebook page and tidewaternews.com throughout the day for lots of local updates and breaking n
• In honor of the Class of 2011, TN will be producing our annual Graduate Profiles keepsake section at the end of May. Contact Kate at 757-562-3187 or kate.archer@tidewaternews.com for special opportunities to recognize your graduate.
• Good morning facebook friends...it just wouldn't be a Monday without something inconvenient like your website going down, now would it?!?! We're working on it and will have it back up and running as soon as possible.
• A great story to kick off your Friday.
• In honor of the Class of 2011, TN will be producing it's annual Graduate Profiles keepsake section at the end of May. Contact us at 757-562-3187 or tnads@tidewaternews.com for special opportunities to recognize your graduate.
• Hey facebook friends, it's Thursday! The weekend's almost here...that means we're only two days way from the Kentucky Derby. Dialed In is the favorite, but can you bet against Secretariat's grandson, Pants on Fire?
• Good morning everyone. Looks like a cool and wet Wednesday. Make it a great day!
• Good morning! Should be a great Tuesday with temps in the mid 80's and sunny skies. But still plenty of pollen...anybody else just given up on washing the car this spring?
• Hey, we're only 6 friends away from 1,300. Can you help get us there today? Give us a like and help us out!
• Good Morning facebook friends. Obviously the news of the day is the death of Osama Bin Laden. What are your thoughts? Please share TASTEFULLY....
• Happy Friday facebook friends! What are you most grateful for this beautiful day....that it's Friday, that we were spared the horrible weather yesterday, or that the wedding's over?
• WEATHER UPDATE: The regional tornado watch has been extended until 9pm tonight. We will continue to post updates as they are available. Please stay alert and be safe.
• Suffolk City Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities due to the threat of severe weather.
• UPDATE: Tornado watch extended to include Isle of Wight County
• WEATHER UPDATE: Hertford County, NC schools will be closing at 1pm due to severe weather warnings for the area. Please stay alert and be safe.
• Good morning Western Tidewater. Our area is under a TORNADO WATCH until 3pm today. Keep up to date throughout the day on changes in watches and warnings at tidewaternews.com. Have a safe Thursday everyone!
• Good morning facebook friends...and happy Administrative Professionals Day! See today's edition of The Tidewater News for our special pages dedicated to the hardworking administrative professionals who make our jobs and lives easier. Thanks for al
• Have a graduating senior who deserves a little special attention? TN is beginning to work on our annual Graduate Profiles keepsake edition. If you have a special graduate you'd like to recognize, contact Kate at kate.archer@tidewaternews.com for m
• Good morning Western Tidewater! Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend. Lots of sunshine with more to come today. Be on the lookout throughout the day for news updates from The Tidewater News on facebook and tidewaternews.com. Have a great Monda
• Happy Friday!! What are you looking forward to the most now that Easter weekend is here?
• Hey facebook friends...check out this potentially great news for Western Tidewater.
• Good Tuesday morning Western Tidewater. Beautiful forecast for today, sunny skies and temperatures in the 80's. Now if the pollen count would just go down...
• Good morning facebook friends! What a weekend, huh? We hope all of you are doing well after Saturday's nasty weather. Please continue to send us your stories and photos at editor@tidewaternews.com. Have a great Monday!
• See photos of Isle of Wight County storm damage here:
• Please send your storm-related photos and video to editor@tidewaternews.com.
• How did you fare in Saturday night's storms? Any damage where you are?
• Good morning facebook friends. Should be a beautiful day today...except for all that yellow stuff floating around. Have a great Thursday!
• Good morning Western Tidewater. Tim Kaine announced yesterday that he will be running for the U.S. Senate, setting up a showdown of former Virginia governors as he takes on George Allen. What are your thoughts?
• We are working on a special story profiling people in Western Tidewater who make a difference in their community. If you know of someone who volunteers their time and talents in service to their community, please nominate them for consideration by email
• Good morning facebook friends. So how about this weather...a little windy for ya?
• Our Customer Appreciation Day Sale is almost over. A new or renewal subscription is only $32 for the year. Call 562-3187 before 5pm to get yours!
• Stay tuned for follow up coverage on this story. Great economic news for Southampton County and the region.
• Happy Friday facebook friends!! The weekend's just about here...the weatherman says the sun will probably come back out again one day...it's our Customer Appreciation Day Sale...VCU in the Final Four tomorrow...lot's to be thankful for to
• Just a reminder that our spring Customer Appreciation Sale is tomorrow. $32 annual subscription to The Tidewater News...a 33% discount off the regular price.
• Good morning facebook friends, and happy Thursday! The weekend's almost here...which means The Final Four for VCU fans. Give us a like if you're excited to see the Rams go for it in Houston this weekend!
• Stop by and pick up your copy of Western Tidewater Living today. The spring issue is out and it's the best one yet!
• Did any of our facebook fans attend VCU? All psyched up to see the Rams in the Final Four? Drop us a line before noon Wednesday at editor@tidewaternews.com. We're working on a story for our Friday sports page and would love to talk to you.
• The spring 2011 issue of Western Tidewater Living is now available! Make sure to pick up a copy today.
• Good morning facebook friends! Remember we have our customer appreciation sale this Friday...one year of The Tidewater News for only $32 - a 33% savings!
• This Friday will be customer appreciation day for The Tidewater News. New subscribers and existing customers can get one year of The Tidewater News for only $32.
• The Franklin - Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its 57th Annual Meeting tonight at Cypress Cove Country Club. New Chamber president Kevin Sutton will receive the gavel from outgoing president Dan Hoctor, and Highground Services will be hon
• Good morning facebook friends...It's the first day of Spring and the VCU Rams and Richmond Spiders BOTH made the sweet 16!!! Can we get some likes?
• Happy St. Patty's Day! We wish the luck o' the Irish to all our facebook friends.
• So who liked the new agribusiness page in our Wednesday business section? A number of the stories are also available on tidewaternews.com.
• Good morning, facebook friends. We apologize to those who have not received their paper yet. We had an unexpected issue with the printing press last night which caused a delay in our schedule. All papers will be delivered today. Thank you for your pa
• Today is National Agriculture Day. Thanks to those businesses that supported our special National Agriculture Week section this past weekend. How about a like if you're proud to support agribusiness in Western Tidewater!
• Good morning facebook friends! Looks like spring is finally here...almost 80 degrees by Friday. Give us a like if you're glad winter's finally over!
• Good morning, facebook friends! What did you think of the National Agriculture supplement included in Sunday's paper?
• Congratulations to Highground Services, the FSA Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business of the Year!
• It's Fat Tuesday facebook friends! Enjoy! And be on the lookout in the weekend issue of the TN for our special section recognizing National Agriculture Week.
• In honor of National Girl Scout Week, TN will be publishing pictures of local Girl Scout, Brownie and Daisy Troops in this weekend's edition. Please email your photos to editor@tidewaternews.com by 4pm Thursday.
• Here you go Michelle.
• Good luck Lady Indians!
• So, what did you think of our 2011 Progress edition? Share your thoughts!
• So what do you think of Southampton Middle School's decision to suspend this student?
• Good morning Western Tidewater! Who stayed up late to watch The Oscars? What did you think of the show?
• CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LADY INDIANS!! WAY TO GO!
• Good morning, facebook friends! It's here! Pick up a copy of this Sunday's Tidewater News to get your copy of our annual Progress edition!
• It's here! Pick up a copy of this Sunday's Tidewater News to get your copy of our annual Progress edition!
• Good luck Southampton High School...tonight at 7pm the Indians' boys basketball team plays at Culpeper and the girls are at home against Prince Edward County. A win means a trip to the regional finals! Go Indians!
• Congratulations to the Southampton High School boys AND girls basketball teams, who both advanced in the regionals with wins last night! Go Indians!
• Good news for one of our local farms!
• Good afternoon, facebook friends! Have you ever wondered what goes on in Western Tidewater when you're sleeping? Be sure to check out The Tidewater News' annual Progress edition, which will be included in this Sunday's paper, to find out!
• Good afternoon, facebook friends! Have you ever wondered what goes on in Western Tidewater when you're sleeping? Be sure to check out The Tidewater News' annual Progress edition, which will be included in this Sunday's paper, to find out
• Good morning facebook friends...IT'S FRIDAY!! Make it a great day! Sunny and 80 degrees today. How much longer till 5 o'clock?
• It's Thursday, sunny and 70 degrees today! Let's see a show of hands...who's got spring fever?
• Happy Hump Day facebook friends! The weekend is right around the corner, and we've got lots of sun and warming temperatures in the forecast...maybe Phil was right and we've got an early spring headed our way.
• In honor of National Agriculture Day on March 15th, TN will be publishing a special section on Sunday, March 13. We will highlight and recognize the impact agribusiness has on Western Tidewater's economy and the agricultural heritage of our region.
• BREAKING NEWS...
• In honor of National Agriculture Day on March 15th, TN will be publishing a special section on Sunday, March 13. We will highlight and recognize the impact agribusiness has on Western Tidewater's economy and the agricultural heritage of our region.
• Happy Valentine's Day facebook friends!
• Let's see if we can get 50 "likes" for all the great work Relay for Life does! The 2011 Kickoff meeting is at 6pm tonight, Fred's Restaurant in Downtown Franklin.
• The snow or, um, rain or whatever it is should be ending soon, but it will be cold all day with highs in the 30's. Let's see a show of hands...who's ready for spring?
• Good morning facebook friends! It's Wednesday-- you're halfway to the weekend. Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out today's story on tidewaternews.com...the Virginia Symphony is in town Saturday night...and it's a fr
• Did you know you can sign up for our daily email newsblast? Click on the link and sign up to get stories, updates and breaking news delivered directly to your email inbox!
• Good morning facebook peeps!! It's a day to celebrate if you're a Packers fan. For Steelers fans...it's definitely a Monday. It'll be a little cloudy today, maybe some rain later, highs in the 50's. Have a great week!
• Good Morning friends...IT'S FRIDAY! Just a few more hours until the weekend, and only two more days until the Packers and the Steelers face off in the Super Bowl. Anyone doing anything special for the big game?
• Is yours a good love story? If so, please tell us about it so we can share it with our readers for Valentine's Day. Please respond to editor@tidewaternews.com.
• Do you have a good love story? If you do, please let us know so we can share it with our readers for Valentine's Day. Please respond to editor@tidewaternews.com.
• WE ARE LOOKING FOR PACKERS AND STEELERS FANS. PLEASE EMAIL US AT EDITOR@TIDEWATERNEWS.COM WITH YOUR CONTACT INFO.
• Good morning everyone. It's February 1st...you can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel! Be sure to check on our facebook page and tidewaternews.com throughout the day for new information and breaking news that affects Western Tidewater.
• It's Super Bowl Week! Any of our Facebook friends a big Steelers or Packers fan? Send your contact info to editor@tidewaternews.com. We're working on a Super Bowl story and want to talk to you if your team is playing in the big game.
• Good morning Facebook friends! Some clouds today, maybe rain again this afternoon, highs around 40 or so. How many more days 'til spring?
• BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...
• What is your opinion?
• Good morning Western Tidewater. The rain has stopped...sunny and highs in the 40's today. Have a great Thursday!
• BREAKING NEWS....
• What are your thoughts on how Franklin's City Council has handled discussion with the Navy regarding use of the Franklin Airport?
• Happy Wednesday Facebook friends...it may be cold and rainy, but you're halfway to the weekend!
• Good morning Western Tidewater! It's going to practically feel like summertime out there today...high temperature will be around 50 degrees. Enjoy, and have a great Tuesday.
• Good morning Facebook friends! Bundle up and have a great Monday.
• It's Friday and the weekend is almost here! But it's going to be a cold one...so bundle up the next few days. What are some of the fun things going on in Western Tidewater this weekend?
• Good morning Facebook friends. It's probably a good idea to leave a few minutes early this morning...lots of rain and fog are making travel a little tricky. Grab an umbrella and have a great Tuesday!
• Good morning Western Tidewater! It's MONDAY! Cloudy, about 45 degrees for a high and maybe rain later today. Bring your umbrella...and maybe get ready for more snow on Friday. Who's ready for a little more?
• Two hour delays are in effect again this morning.
• Gates, Hertford, IOW County, Northampton NC, Roanoke Chowan Community College, Suffolk and The Children's Center (Franklin-Suffolk) are also operating on a two hour delay.
• Southampton County and City of Franklin Schools are operating on a two-hour delay this morning. Welcome back, Old Man Winter.
• We're publishing our 2010 Christmas Snow edition this weekend so make sure you get a copy of Sunday's paper!
• Did you know you can sign up to receive our daily email update? Click on the "Daily News" link below to sign up!
• Good morning Facebook friends! The snow is melting away, and so is the little bit that's left of 2010. It's hard to believe another year has almost come and gone. So what are your resolutions for 2011?
• Good morning Western Tidewater! Back to work for most everybody today. Just in case you haven't hit the road yet, be careful...lots of black ice and other slick spots. Also, if you have any pictures from the snow you'd like to share, send th
• Good morning Facebook friends! Hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is enjoying the winter wonderland. If you have some pictures of the winter weather you'd like to share, email them to editor@tidewaternews.com.
• Good morning and a Happy Christmas Eve eve to all our Facebook friends! If your church or organization is having a special Christmas or Christmas Eve service or event, please post it on our Facebook page so you can share with your friends and neighbors.
• Be sure to pick up today's edition of The Tidewater News...it's "Letters to Santa" day!
• Good morning Facebook friends! The weather outside isn't quite as frightful... which is nice if you have some last minute running around to do. Are all of your Christmas preparations complete? Tell us what you still have to get done.
• Breaking News...
• Good morning Western Tidewater! Only five shopping days left 'til Christmas...are you finished yet? Where are some good local places for last minute gifts?
• Just in time for Christmas...our one day customer appreciation sale! A one year subscription to The Tidewater News is just $32 for today only. Extend your current subscription or get a new subscription for yourself or as a gift. Call 757-562-3187 or s
• Good news for Windsor...
• Congratulations to Julie Mitchell, yesterday's winner of a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News. She was the first to correctly predict our snowfall total. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Franklin got exactly tw
• OK facebook friends, it's time to begin our final free subscription giveaway. Here's we go...be the first to correctly guess how many inches of snow we will wind up with today and you will receive our last free one-year subscription to The Tid
• Do you have snow yet? Send your photos to editor@tidewaternews.com, and we'll post some on Facebook and Tidewaternews.com.
• Just in case you hadn't heard yet...
• Been to the grocery store yet?
• Congratulations to Ginger Lambert Presson, today's winner of a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News! Ginger's knowledge of White Christmas, the best selling single of all time, might rival that of Mr. Berlin's himself! Congra
• Here's some more good news...it's time to give away a one-year subscription to The Tidewater News! The weather forecast for tomorrow got us thinking of a new trivia question: name the Oscar winning song, along with its performer, composer, the
• 50 to 70 new jobs? Sounds like even more good news today!
• More good news...
• How about a little good news to start the day?
• Congratulations to today's winner, Amy Nicole Jenkins! Amy wins a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News. Two days left to try to win...so look for our next contest tomorrow morning.
• Ready for some trivia? The winner will receive a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News, and will be our tenth winner with only two to go. Here's the question...who was the first owner/publisher of The Tidewater News and in what year was
• Congratulations to Michelle Smith Tomlin, today's winner of a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News! Michelle knew that, according to National Weather Service estimates and reports in The Tidewater News, approximately 14 inches of snow f
• What a beautiful day in Western Tidewater... and a perfect day to give away a one-year subscription to The Tidewater News. Great as a gift to yourself, or someone else. In honor of today's surprise snowfall, the first person to tell us the date an
• Happy snowy Monday Facebook friends! Hope everybody had a safe and fun weekend. Be looking for a contest post later this morning as we hive away another free one year subscription to The Tidewater News. Only four to go... good luck and have a great da
• Congratulations to Donna Pope, todays winner of a free one year subscription to The Tidewater News!
• Alright Facebook friends...trivia time for a free one year subscription to The Tidewater News! The first person who can tell us the year the Union Camp Christmas tree was lit in its current location on top of the #6 boiler wins. Good luck!
• Good morning friends...it's Friday! Shopping this weekend? You can probably find it all right here at home without the traffic and parking hassles. See the front page today? The press broke last night,but there's plenty of color on our webs
• We love good news during the holiday season! Congratulations Rev. Pickup.
• The winner of today's free subscription giveaway is...Carrie Moore Johnson! Carrie wins a free one year subscription to The Tidewater News! Carrie, contact Kate in our subscription department at 757-562-3187 or kate.archer@tidewaternews.com. Congrat
• We're almost there...just nine more likes till our free subscription giveaway. Go to our free subscription post this morning, and be one of the first 60 "likes" to be in the drawing.
• FREE SUBSCRIPTION TIME! It's a beautiful day, Christmas is approaching, Santa will be at Bobby's Muffler and Tire Pros tonight from 6-8...all this puts us in the mood to give away a free one year subscription to The Tidewater News. With only
• Santa is coming to Bobby's Muffler and Tire Pros! On Thursday, December 9th from 6-8 pm, Santa will be at Bobby's on Armory Drive in Franklin. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa for free, and Bobby's will be collecting canned fo
• It's time to give away a free subscription to one of our Facebook friends! To honor the memory of pop music legend John Lennon who died 30 years ago today, we'll do some Beatles trivia...name the date and the show on which the Beatles made the
• Winter's officially two weeks away? Sure doesn't feel that way this morning. While you're thawing out, visit The Tidewater News online and get caught up on all the days news and happenings. Then we'll have another subscription give
• Alright FB friends...time to give away a one year subscription to The Tidewater News. that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. First 50 "likes" will be entered into a drawing for the free subscription. If you've already won or i
• The winner of Friday's guess the score contest is....Timothy Russell. Congratluations, Timothy! Contact Kate in our subscription department at 757-562-3187 or by email at kate.archer@tidewaternews.com to claim your free one year subscription to Th
• Good morning Western Tidewater! As a great season comes to an end, we'd like to congratulate the Franklin Broncos on another exciting run towards a state championship. You have much to be proud of.
• We have a few entries for today's free subscription contest. Go to this morning's post and take a shot at winning a free annual subscription to The Tidewater News.
• OK football fans... A free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News will be given to the first fan that correctly predicts the final score of tomorrow's game! Only guesses posted prior to the 1pm start of the game will count. If no one guesses
• Happy Friday Facebook friends...it's a great day in Western Tidewater! Our second subscription giveaway will begin later this morning with a new challenge...so be on the lookout. And the big football game is tomorrow at Armory Stadium at 1pm. GO
• Today's winner of a free one-year subscription to The Tidewater News, Steven Whittemore, visits our office to claim his prize. Congratulations Steven!
• Are you going to the big game on Saturday?
• Alright Facebook friends...the first 50 friends to "like" this post will be entered into a drawing to receive a FREE one year subscription to The Tidewater News! Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift. Good luck!
• Good morning Facebook friends! Our free subscription giveaway starts today...look for our post around 10am for details! And don't forget, the deadline for submitting your Santa letter is tomorrow at 5pm. Drop by our office or email your letter an
• Classes began meeting in Franklin High School's newly renovated Culinary Arts lab in October.
• Great news FB friends...on December 17th you can get one year of The Tidewater News delivered for only $32...that's a 33% savings! Buy it for yourself or give it as a gift. In honor of this special event, starting tomorrow we will give away a free
• The Franklin Broncos take on Riverheads High at 1pm this Saturday at Armory Stadium, with the winner advancing to play for the state championship! Give us a "like" if you support the Broncos' drive to another state championship.
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• Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
• Sugar needs your help!Bear Path Acres is accepting donations to help give Sugar, a 3-year-old tamebrown bear currently living in Pennsylvania, a new home here. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more information call 757-516-8774 or search for Bea
• SUBMITTED NEWS TERESA BEALE, second from left, executive director of Franklin Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce, receives a plaque for being named Chamber Executive of the Year. Presenting the plaque, from left, were Bob Hershberger, past president o
• SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY 10U ALL STARS Southampton County 10U All Stars are, from left in front, Dacey Carwile, Diamond Jones, Savannah Blum, Kelli Ferguson, Alaina Schools, Sarah Williams and Meaghan Tharrington; in middle, Hilary Newlon, Mason Pope, Allison
• Justin Sumblin, left, and Jennifer Lynch are amazed at how easy origami is at the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Branch of the Blackwater Library.
• The Southampton/Sussex All-Star Mustangs won the District 1 Mustang Championship. Team members are, in front, Caleb Kidd, Carter Johnson, Jesse Martin, Zach Goodrich, Davis Carwile, Ryan Meador, Desmond Banks, Second row, Cameron Seal, Nash Warren, Keato
• PARKER DRUG CLOSES - AUDREY FRANCIS BY GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITORgwen.albers@tidewaternews.com FRANKLIN—Audrey Francis has been at Parker Drug longer than any fixture.When Parker Drug — a 123-year-old soda shop and gift shop in the downtown
• Mike Miller, left, Jon Davenport, Jack Arnold and Jim Arnold unload food and clothing for Franklin Cooperative Ministries. Recognizing the impact of the recent closing of International Paper in Franklin, members from 13 local congregations of the Church
• ‘Alice’ Inspires Youth in Health Field BY WENDY HARRISON/CONTRIBUTING WRITERWHarrison@pdc.edu FRANKLIN—Youth got a glimpse of nursing during a special program led by Paul D. Camp Community College Nursing Department as part of Kids Co
• Erin Spivey and Jake Pittman are recipients of this year’s scholarships presented by Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber began its scholarship program in 1995. Scholarships are given in honor of Donna C. McCullough, who serv
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participate in the final meeting of the Summer Reading Program at Ruth Camp Campbell Branch of Blackwater Regional Library. Westcott presented a magic show and yout
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participate in the final meeting of the Summer Reading Program at Ruth Camp Campbell Branch of Blackwater Regional Library. Westcott presented a magic show and yout
• Previewing new books purchased with a $500 grant are S.P. Morton Elementary School students, from left in front, Melissa Nelson, Literacy Coordinator Blake Barry, Brooke Scott, Brooke Barry and Literacy Coordinator Joyce Carter; and in back, Suffolk El
• SUBMITTED Vivian Michelle Lewis and Megan Tillett, second and third from left, receive scholarships from Woodmen of the World Holly Lodge 18 from Lodge treasurer Wyne McFatter, left, and Lodge President Bill Witt. Lewis graduated from Southampon Academy
• The HAYDEN CLASS OF 1960 met for its 50th class reunion on Aug.7 at Franklin Sportsman¹s Association. Seated from left are Edith Reid Deloatch, Norris Earl Francis, Marian Lamb Turner, Dollie Councill Reid and Dorothy Smith Wiggins; in second row, M
• CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL! By GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITOR gwen.albers@tidewaternews.com FRANKLIN—Up to three times a week, David Fuller makes patient rounds at Southampton Memorial Hospital.That’s because Fuller, who is
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participate in the final meeting of the Summer Reading Program at Ruth Camp Campbell Branch of Blackwater Regional Library. Westcott presented a magic show and yout
• The Carter Thomas Stephenson Memorial Scholarship was awarded during Franklin High School¹s graduation to Javarius Warren, second from left, as Jennifer Stephenson, left, and Kent and Rebecca Stephenson look on. The scholarship was established throu
• Previewing new books purchased with a $500 grant are S.P. Morton Elementary School students, from left in front, Melissa Nelson, Literacy Coordinator Blake Barry, Brooke Scott, Brooke Barry and Literacy Coordinator Joyce Carter; and in back, Suffolk El
• Colonial Virginia Trail Cub Scouts and leaders, from left, Joshua Walters, Wendy Guill, John Hamilton, Lisa Sorrentino, Aiden Rowland, John Walters, Chris Furr, Rick Saunders, Tyler Watkins, Cory Saunders, Kirk Ring, Noah Weaver, Zack Furr and Brandon Au
• SUBMITTED Vivian Michelle Lewis and Megan Tillett, second and third from left, receive scholarships from Woodmen of the World Holly Lodge 18 from Lodge treasurer Wyne McFatter, left, and Lodge President Bill Witt. Lewis graduated from Southampon Academy
• Brent Mason of Franklin took first in a professional singles event at the American Cornhole Organization’s Pro Spotlight tournament in Richmond on Saturday.Mason defeated six opponents in the double-elimination tournament to take the title, defeati
• The HAYDEN CLASS OF 1960 met for its 50th class reunion on Aug.7 at Franklin Sportsman¹s Association. Seated from left are Edith Reid Deloatch, Norris Earl Francis, Marian Lamb Turner, Dollie Councill Reid and Dorothy Smith Wiggins; in second row, M
• Receiving awards for participation in the Franklin Summer Super Jam program were, from left in front, Alexzia Benn, Lavelle Evans, Janiya Mabry, Miracle Monger,Athony Riley, Chasity Evan,Romel Hicks, Maliyah Barrett, J’on Russell, Carlos Whitehead,
• Receiving awards for participation in the Franklin Summer Super Jam program were, from left in front, Alexzia Benn, Lavelle Evans, Janiya Mabry, Miracle Monger,Athony Riley, Chasity Evan,Romel Hicks, Maliyah Barrett, J’on Russell, Carlos Whitehead,
• PRESENTING A GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY Edward Patneskey of Franklin appears in the photo, second from left partially behind President John F. Kennedy. The photo was taken in 1963, six months before Kennedy was assassinated. Patneskey, owner of
• PRESENTING A GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY Edward Patneskey of Franklin appears in the photo, second from left partially behind President John F. Kennedy. The photo was taken in 1963, six months before Kennedy was assassinated. Patneskey, owner of
• Members of Windsor High School Class of 1960, who met for their 50th reunion, were from left in front, Carolyn Griffin Williams, Carolyn Rawls Jones, Jane Parker Scott, William Earl Wilkins, Martha Godwin Pendleton and Linda Daughtrey Johnson; and in bac
• Members of Windsor High School Class of 1960, who met for their 50th reunion, were from left in front, Carolyn Griffin Williams, Carolyn Rawls Jones, Jane Parker Scott, William Earl Wilkins, Martha Godwin Pendleton and Linda Daughtrey Johnson; and in bac
• CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL! By GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITOR gwen.albers@tidewaternews.com FRANKLIN—Up to three times a week, David Fuller makes patient rounds at Southampton Memorial Hospital.That’s because Fuller, who is
• SUBMITTED NEWS TERESA BEALE, second from left, executive director of Franklin Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce, receives a plaque for being named Chamber Executive of the Year. Presenting the plaque, from left, were Bob Hershberger, past president o
• SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY 10U ALL STARS Southampton County 10U All Stars are, from left in front, Dacey Carwile, Diamond Jones, Savannah Blum, Kelli Ferguson, Alaina Schools, Sarah Williams and Meaghan Tharrington; in middle, Hilary Newlon, Mason Pope, Allison
• Justin Sumblin, left, and Jennifer Lynch are amazed at how easy origami is at the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Branch of the Blackwater Library.
• The Southampton/Sussex All-Star Mustangs won the District 1 Mustang Championship. Team members are, in front, Caleb Kidd, Carter Johnson, Jesse Martin, Zach Goodrich, Davis Carwile, Ryan Meador, Desmond Banks, Second row, Cameron Seal, Nash Warren, Keato
• PARKER DRUG CLOSES - AUDREY FRANCIS BY GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITORgwen.albers@tidewaternews.com FRANKLIN—Audrey Francis has been at Parker Drug longer than any fixture.When Parker Drug — a 123-year-old soda shop and gift shop in the downtown
• Mike Miller, left, Jon Davenport, Jack Arnold and Jim Arnold unload food and clothing for Franklin Cooperative Ministries. Recognizing the impact of the recent closing of International Paper in Franklin, members from 13 local congregations of the Church
• ‘Alice’ Inspires Youth in Health Field BY WENDY HARRISON/CONTRIBUTING WRITERWHarrison@pdc.edu FRANKLIN—Youth got a glimpse of nursing during a special program led by Paul D. Camp Community College Nursing Department as part of Kids Co
• RELAY FOR LIFE RASISES $119,000 Pictured: Shelbie Turner, left, Jim “Billy Ray” Jervey, Benny Burgess, Woody Ferguson and Jack Norvell after participating in Franklin-Southampton Relay for Life’s pie-eating contest on Saturday.
• Erin Spivey and Jake Pittman are recipients of this year’s scholarships presented by Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber began its scholarship program in 1995. Scholarships are given in honor of Donna C. McCullough, who serv
• THE LADY WAVES TAKE # 1 The Windsor Lady Waves 8U Pinto Girls softball team recently won the 2010 Western Tidewater Pinto Championship.The Lady Waves defeated the Suffolk Strikers 12-5 in Game 2 of the finals to clinch the title.The Lady Waves were 14-0
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participate in the final meeting of the Summer Reading Program at Ruth Camp Campbell Branch of Blackwater Regional Library. Westcott presented a magic show and yout
• SUMBITTED - Plaques for outstanding support to Franklin Kiwanis Club were presented to Ted Nadeau, left, and Michelle Henry, right. Hursell Fowler, second from left, holds his plaque for being the only remaining found member of 50-year-old club as group
• PRESENTING A GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY Edward Patneskey of Franklin appears in the photo, s
• SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY 10U ALL STARS Southampton County 10U All Stars are, from left in front, Dacey Ca
• Members of Windsor High School Class of 1960, who met for their 50th reunion, were from left in fro
• Justin Sumblin, left, and Jennifer Lynch are amazed at how easy origami is at the Teen Summer Readi
• The Southampton/Sussex All-Star Mustangs won the District 1 Mustang Championship. Team members are,
• PARKER DRUG CLOSES - AUDREY FRANCIS BY GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITORgwen.albers@tidewaternews.com FRA
• Mike Miller, left, Jon Davenport, Jack Arnold and Jim Arnold unload food and clothing for Franklin
• SUMMER FUN!
• ‘Alice’ Inspires Youth in Health Field BY WENDY HARRISON/CONTRIBUTING WRITERWHarrison@
• Erin Spivey and Jake Pittman are recipients of this year’s scholarships presented by Franklin
• RELAY FOR LIFE RASISES $119,000 Pictured: Shelbie Turner, left, Jim “Billy Ray” Jervey, Benny Burgess, Woody Ferguson and Jack Norvell after participating in Franklin-Southampton Relay for Life’s pie-eating contest on Saturday.
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participa
• THE LADY WAVES TAKE # 1 The Windsor Lady Waves 8U Pinto Girls softball team recently won the 2010 Western Tidewater Pinto Championship.The Lady Waves defeated the Suffolk Strikers 12-5 in Game 2 of the finals to clinch the title.The Lady Waves were 14-0
• Nakhia Alexis, from left, Zykia Whitney, Magician Rob Westcott, Allana Hobbs and AJ Hobbs participa
• SUMBITTED - Plaques for outstanding support to Franklin Kiwanis Club were presented to Ted Nadeau, left, and Michelle Henry, right. Hursell Fowler, second from left, holds his plaque for being the only remaining found member of 50-year-old club as group
• Previewing new books purchased with a $500 grant are S.P. Morton Elementary School students, from l
• FRANKLIN HS 2010 GRADUATION
• SUBMITTED Vivian Michelle Lewis and Megan Tillett, second and third from left, receive scholarships
• The Carter Thomas Stephenson Memorial Scholarship was awarded during Franklin High School¹s graduation to Javarius Warren, second from left, as Jennifer Stephenson, left, and Kent and Rebecca Stephenson look on. The scholarship was established throu
• SCENES AT THE FAIR
• Colonial Virginia Trail Cub Scouts and leaders, from left, Joshua Walters, Wendy Guill, John Hamilton, Lisa Sorrentino, Aiden Rowland, John Walters, Chris Furr, Rick Saunders, Tyler Watkins, Cory Saunders, Kirk Ring, Noah Weaver, Zack Furr and Brandon Au
• The HAYDEN CLASS OF 1960 met for its 50th class reunion on Aug.7 at Franklin Sportsman¹s Assoc
• Brent Mason of Franklin took first in a professional singles event at the American Cornhole Organization’s Pro Spotlight tournament in Richmond on Saturday.Mason defeated six opponents in the double-elimination tournament to take the title, defeati
• Receiving awards for participation in the Franklin Summer Super Jam program were, from left in fron
• CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL! By GWEN ALBERS/MANAGING EDITOR gwen.albers@tidewat
• Southampton High School Volley Ball
• SUBMITTED NEWS TERESA BEALE, second from left, executive director of Franklin Southampton Area Cha
• Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Franklin City County
• Memorial Motorcycle Ride
• The Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library offers free WiFi access

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