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The tidewater news Gwendolyn Shannon (left), stands with Melissa Edwards, career and technical education teacher at Southampton High School, after Edwards was named SCPS Teacher of the Year. August 21, 2023. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Alvin Parker Jr. Community and Franklin City Council members continued on Monday, Feb. Leading the way among those [] Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of six articles, each highlighting one of the 2024 inductees to the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence. 22 at Scott’s Revival Church, 1816 South Street in Franklin. 6,668 likes · 60 talking about this. Bond is an awesome teacher and peer,” FHS officials stated in a news release. The Windsor Town Council voted 3-0 on Tuesday, Nov. , 92, of Culpeper, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. Andrews University and is the business manager of Edwards FRANKLIN – Yvonne Stephenson passed away on Feb. 25, 1932, in Reidsville, North Carolina, Rockingham County to the late Robert Harrison Sasser and Cora Earl Smith Sasser. Pugh, currently regional editor for The Tidewater The Windsor Town Council received an update Tuesday, Jan. Born in Richmond, Ken was raised on the family farm in Southampton County, Virginia. 2, in the 700 block of Cameron Street in the city of Franklin, according to a The Windsor Town Council undertook a discussion Tuesday, Dec. FCPS Federal Programs Coordinator Catina Alston co-organized a meeting for 30-plus such investors on Nov. Byerly in 1957. The global population increased by one billion people between 2010 and 2022. The council reached a consensus at its Dec. Isle of Wight’s Economic Development Authority remains under contract with Meridian Property Camp Community College announced it will delay opening until 11 a. A library news release noted that the Winter Wonderland Program was rescheduled from December due to heat issues at the Courtland library. 9 meeting the possibility of providing a regular report New Franklin City Manager Rosylen Oglesby introduced to the Franklin City Council on Monday, Oct. Because of those realities, there is overwhelming inspiration present in the story of 20-year-old Carson Pierce during a tremendously difficult chapter in his life. At nine-thirty that morning, Lafayette left Suffolk with his entourage on Thompson’s Sports Harris earns dean’s list honor at MTSU. The news release noted that students will observe virtual learning days and complete assignments provided by their teachers. He [] Storms barreled through Southampton County Sunday leaving a wake of destruction in its path, including on the property of the Franklin-Southampton County Fairgrounds and the fair scheduled for this week. 13 on the school division’s response to the county Board of Supervisors’ pursuit of a forensic audit of the school system. Highlighting Mitchell, officials noted, “Tyaonna participates in Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part story examining The Meridian Group’s presentation of a revised Tidewater Logistics Center project to the Windsor Town Council and the council’s feedback. 1, 1953, to F. Mildred was a member of High [] The Tidewater News has received a report that the protest has been postponed due to the cancellation of the town hall meeting, which had been scheduled to run from 6-7:30 p. Goodwyn highlighted how School Board Counsel Pamela O’Berry, of Sands A lower-density version of the Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex proposed for the outskirts of Windsor is projected to generate several hundred fewer jobs and at least $1 million less in local tax revenue than the original concept. Widows and widowers can RSVP for the event by calling or texting 757-777-6705. 7, one day after his arrest. and Nettie Russell Butler, she was born on Feb. More News Main Still striving for unity in the communities One of the online content options that I ran across then was Some Good News, a web show hosted by John Krasinski of The Office fame. The Town Council’s discussion (See a gallery of photos below the story. S. 3, 2024, following a period of declining health. He [] The weather cleared by Saturday, Sept. 16, 1928, in Suffolk, Virginia, but lived her entire long life in Franklin. Edwards indicated was unanimously approved Nov. 20. Francis, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Franklin City and Southampton County. ” Franklin Director of Tourism A’Risha [] Storms barreled through Southampton County Sunday leaving a wake of destruction in its path, including on the property of the Franklin-Southampton County Fairgrounds and the fair scheduled for this week. 4, 2024 with his devoted wife by his side. Amy K. Paul E. 12 as a result of an investigation the Sheriff’s Office conducted in coordination with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task As a flyer from The Widow Walk states, “This fun-filled event will include dinner, live music and surprises. 11, meeting discussed the lower-density version of February 26, 2025. 20, due to the forecast for inclement weather. , 77, passed away at his home on Nov. 16, at 2:30 p. “Teachers [] Windsor High School’s varsity football team may have finished 1-9 this season, but the team and its players are demonstrating growth and improvement, and this was validated by the Dukes receiving 17 All-Tri-Rivers District selections for 2024. 27. His beautiful smile, sense of humor and love for family and friends will not be forgotten by those who loved him. 21, because of hazardous conditions related to the winter storm affecting the area. Butler Sr. 21 from 2 – 5 p. 6, and the Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum’s Polar Express Nostalgic Christmas on Saturday evening, Dec. 20, the reported plan is for a peaceful protest to Kelvin Hayes is the Franklin High School varsity girls basketball team’s first-year head coach, and he notched his first win on Wednesday, Dec. A conceptual plan Isle of Wight County supervisors voted 4-1 last year to reject had called for [] Western Tidewater Magazine Time well spent at Fred’s talking about Bubba-Doo’s. All results cited in this story are from the Virginia Department of Elections website as of Tuesday afternoon, [] Electoral results are coming into focus in the city of Franklin, with five of six precincts reporting. General District Court Judge Helivi Holland suspended a [] The developer of the rejected Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex could submit a scaled-back version of the controversial project within the next few days, according to Economic Development Director Kristi Sutphin. The newspaper increased from weekly to twice-weekly distribution in FRANKLIN – Mr. 3, news release from SCSO noted that at about 2:01 p. In addition to his parents, he was An Isle of Wight Academy teacher has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. Randy Carr, [] The January Franklin High School Employees of the Month are Pamela Bond and Ashley Williams. Robert Harrison Sasser Jr. “She’s been involved in government for over [] Berryman is an area native, having been born at Southampton Memorial Hospital and raised in Courtland, where she has lived her entire life. 6 was “to approve and ratify [] The Tidewater News reached out Friday morning, Oct. The IWCS news release added that all school activities and events are also canceled. 27, a [] An Isle of Wight County jury, on Aug. 2, in the 700 block of Cameron Street in the city of Franklin, according to a On the morning of February 26, Lafayette was joined by the Board of Trustees of Suffolk and the Committee of Arrangements for breakfast. Obituaries Hattie M. 22, how they voted and their rationale for their vote. View the full edition of the Western Tidewater Living Summer 2023 edition here . Spirit of Moonpie and I spent Nov. Deborah Goodwyn and Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Feb. Virginia Beach lawyer Roger Hinde, 64, alleged in a 2022 lawsuit against 62-year-old Ana Meyers, also spelled “Myers” in other court documents, that the two []. Wendell L. Next week is the final week of the 2025 session. CULPEPER, Virginia – Robert Harrison Sasser Jr. Edwards was surprised with the award on Thursday, Jan. Ricks Greene, of Centerbrooke Lane, Suffolk passed away on Feb. Mayor Robert “Bobby” Cutchins said, “I thought it was a great event that has provided nothing but positive feedback from both vendors and patrons. At the February 2024 groundbreaking, McCray addressed Franklin City Public Schools announced Tuesday afternoon, Feb. Clyde Tuttle, who would serve as its publisher until selling the newspaper to Kenneth R. The funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 16. FRANKLIN CHRISTMAS PARADE This year’s edition of the Franklin Virginia Gov. Shannon discussed during the board’s Dec. Windsor Police Chief Rodney “Dan” Riddle estimates his department could be appearing before the commission to Pictured are 10 of the 12 current members of the Franklin Book Club, which has existed for 125 years as of this November. 8 email newsletter stated that Berryman graduated from Southampton Academy, earned a degree in business administration from St. A report from the International Monetary Fund in the summer of 2023 indicated that a new challenge awaits the world in the coming years. Northam. The Franklin-based business We Are All One Home Health Care, which serves Western Tidewater, celebrated the establishment of An FCPS news release noted that the stakeholders who have a strong involvement in local education deserve to know how money received from federal or state sources could be used in educating students. 15, 2025. The first part can be viewed by clicking here. 10 meeting to pursue this [] Eleven months after recommending rejection of the Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex proposed for the outskirts of Windsor, Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission will take its first look at a revised concept that calls for one less warehouse. Wilkins Gymnasium. Alan W. Isle of Wight County’s Economic Development Authority remains under contract with Meridian Property Purchaser LLC to sell an EDA-owned The Windsor Police Department’s policies have been brought up to the standards of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) as the department progresses in its journey toward earning state accreditation. Balfour, Dr. Sports A lower-density version of the Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex proposed for the outskirts of Windsor is projected UPDATE: The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office reported Saturday afternoon, Nov. She was [] By Almeta Davis Contributing Writer Courtland, VA – On Oct. It was founded in 1905 and is owned by India accounts for 8. 7, and was last seen by family members on Saturday, Nov. The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence gained six new names via its 2024 class. In its debut edition on Oct. The water was clear and Southampton County School Board members and Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. 18, that all of the division’s schools and offices will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2024, the newly renovated Courthouse in Southampton County became the backdrop for the momentous unveiling of the official portrait of retired Judge Alfreda Talton-Harris. 27, 2024, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 24-26 on the Nottoway below Delaware. 24, to make known their concern about Franklin February 26, 2025 A preliminary snow map from the National Weather Service’s Wakefield office shows that Western Tidewater has received anywhere February 20, 2025. 26, 2024 with his two children by his side. Sharp on the proposed Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse project that The Meridian Group has been trying to develop on the outskirts of Windsor on land owned by the county’s Economic Development Authority. on Monday, Jan. 12, to amend the funding source of multiple line items in the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget due to a nearing deadline in connection with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The facility was sold to the college for $750,000. We had a failed 600 amp [] BREAKING NEWS Franklin City School Board meeting postponed to Feb. Santosh Hegde National Moot Court Competition with registration from 38 teams The Tidewater News and its affiliated publications have announced the appointment of Ed Pugh as publisher, succeeding Betty Ramsey. 3, 1943 to the late Raymond and Doris Schwolow. 17 to adopt a resolution allocating approximately $350,000 from the county’s unassigned fund balance to complete the remainder of the Boykins Sewer Rehab Project. The Tidewater News has served the people of Franklin, Southampton County and Isle of Wight County since 1905. Hall resigned his council seat on Nov. 30. He grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey and graduated from Haddonfield High School [] Isle of Wight County Schools announced Wednesday afternoon, Feb. Schools are closed Friday for in-person learning. SUFFOLK – Hattie M. Thrower stated in a staff report to the board that the county intends to utilize American Rescue “For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Pierce, who has lived in Windsor since he was 2, was in a serious [] EnergyNet: U. Glenn Youngkin announced a variety of appointments on Oct. Four responses were received by press time The annual Downtown Franklin Boo Bash is offering a variety of family oriented activities aligned with the season that aim to bring community members together Thursday, Oct. Kaplan is winning the Franklin mayoral race definitively, as are the Democratic Party candidates on the ballot in the federal-level races. News Fire breaks out at abandoned building in Newsoms. FRANKLIN – Herman Alvin “Al” Parker Jr. 19. County Administrator Brian S. Ralph S. Camp Community College Real Estate Foundation in spring 2023. 5, and it was held in the Franklin High The Tidewater News reached out to Banks for comment Monday evening, Aug. 28, to allow for a highly successful 2024 Franklin Fall Festival that drew an estimated 1,500-plus patrons to downtown Franklin. Born on May 16, 1931, in Newsoms, Virginia, Betty was widely known as “Betty Etiquette,” a testament to her graciousness and meticulous attention to details, remembered for never missing a birthday and her thoughtful notes. 86% of the vote in the mayoral election, equaling 2,212 votes. Babb, a sixth-generation farmer, reflected on [] Provisional ballots and more were still yet to be counted in the city of Franklin as of Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24, starting with trick-or-treating at local Outdoors RIVERGUARD REPORT: Fishing slack on the Nottoway for Turner. News Business Home health care business spreads wings. , 61, passed away Feb. The Meridian Group presented to the Windsor Town Council on Tuesday, Aug. In a school news release, officials noted that Johnson is very dedicated to learning, and she is extremely respectful. The ceremony was led by Richard “Rick” L. 6 due to the potential of hazardous weather in the Western Tidewater area. Out of total textile waste circulation in the country, domestic post-consumer collection contributes 51%, 42% comes from pre A reading of the local highlights from the Wednesday digital edition of The Tidewater News from Franklin, including news, weather, obituaries, and editorials. 19, that the entire school division, including its offices, will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, Feb. Ricks. 22, 2025 in his home with family by his side. Wednesday. at New Hope Baptist Church in Franklin. The chamber’s Nov. 12, but the winners of all four local races were clear on the evening of Election Day. 85 million in damages. 1, to celebrate the completion of remodeling designed to provide improved customer experiences and features. A Walmart news release noted that among the improvements are a new Pharmacy and Vision Center and additional parking lanes for Online The strength of an individual’s character and the quality of a community are revealed during challenging circumstances. on Wednesday, the sheriff’s office received a call about an unresponsive female lying on Angelico Road south of Southampton Parkway. Camp Community [] UPDATE: The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office reported Saturday afternoon, Nov. Councill III, Wyatt [] VIRGINIA BEACH – Betty Bailey Stephenson, 93, passed away peacefully on Oct. “She joined the same day I joined the city of Franklin,” said Oglesby, who began her duties as city manager on Sept. 6, to engage a law firm to represent it as it seeks to learn more about the management and finances of Southampton County Public Schools. 11, 2025. The event, presented by the Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation, began at 7 p. News Western Tidewater Living Summer 2023. We know that not By Emily Jordan Jordan’s Journal We experienced inclement weather this week in Richmond, but that did not slow down the legislative process! We have worked diligently this week to move many bills through both chambers. It highlighted feel-good stories to raise people’s spirits and foster hope in a difficult time; I found that it helped make me smile and see some of the good in the world. Byerly’s son, Hanes, was named publisher in 1960 and continued in that role for nearly five decades, publishing 4,772 issues FRANKLIN – Mr. The family has entrusted Vaughan-Temple Funeral Home to [] News Protest, comments convey message to FCPS. 20, that the school division will be closed on Friday, Feb. She spent many of her younger years in Whaleyville, Virginia and loved recounting the joy of her childhood spent living next [] FRANKLIN – Raymond Edward (Ed) Schwolow, 81, went softly into the night on Wednesday, Dec. I look forward to returning home and seeing folks back [] Southampton County and the city of Franklin experienced power outages that impacted a significant number of people on Wednesday, Jan. Banks was scheduled to appear in Southampton General District Former Smithfield Town Councilman Wayne Hall on March 7 pleaded guilty to sexual battery and a related assault and battery charge, both connected to his groping an Isle of Wight County woman last year. He was a sanitation worker for the City of Franklin and a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 23. From left, front row, are Suzanne Duffey, Carol Majors, Margaret Mackan, Helen Capati; back row, Betsy Bradshaw, Judy Livesay, Linda Burkett, Betsy Brantley, Brucie Standahl and Nancy Blythe. Middle Tennessee State University recently congratulated 6,478 students who appeared on the dean’s list for the fall 2024 FRANKLIN – Mildred Butler Mason passed away peacefully on Dec. Former Ward 2 Councilman Ray Smith was recognized Jan. She does not complain when she has to take on multiple tasks, and she always [] Isle of Wight County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon, Feb. Ed was born in Camden, New Jersey on Jan. The magazine you’ve been asking for — Western Tidewater Living — has arrived at Superintendent of Southampton County Public Schools Dr. “Mrs. 18, that it will be closed on both Wednesday, Feb. 5, that its survey team determined the damage to the fairgrounds was from straight line Dr. Six votes were not cast in the council vote because Vice Mayor J. Born to the late L. A Thursday morning, Oct. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Deliver Keynote Address at 10th Powering Africa Summit News Council, public discuss revised warehouse project. The daughter of the late Harry C. That remarkable increase saw the world surpass the eight billion people mark in November of 2022. Kaplan has received 79. 20, 2024. . Al was born and raised in Franklin and had been involved with Boy Scouts. The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office said deputies took 37-year-old Zachary Austin Hinz, a county resident, into custody on Dec. 9, that Lolethia Jones was located and is safe. With the anticipation that winter weather might interfere with the scheduling of the Franklin City School Board meeting on Thursday, Feb. Banks indicated she had no comment to give on the situation at that time. m. “It was a great team effort, and I loved the energy that the girls [] The Tidewater News was sold six years later, on Feb. 1, before the Indians pulled away for a 59-26 home win. 13 by the Franklin City Council for his decades January 24, 2025. While working full-time jobs during her early work career, Patsy Joyner saw the value of a college education — although she could not afford to quit work. Patsy Rainey Joyner was a native of Isle of Wight County, and a graduate of Windsor High School. ” USA Today-bestselling author Nancy Naigle, who is herself a widow, will be the special guest speaker. The Franklin City School Board meeting and public hearing and comment on the fiscal year 2025-26 school budget The Franklin Walmart Supercenter at 1500 Armory Drive held a grand reopening event on Friday morning, Nov. Adkison, line technician superintendent with Franklin Municipal Power and Light, stated, “We had 560 customers off from 11:25 to 12:33 p. 10, requested by Councilman Marlin W. James Claude, 77, passed on Saturday, Feb. “We were pleased with the scoreboard, but not as pleased with our defensive execution,” Indians Head Coach Travis [] FRANKLIN – Herman Alvin “Al” Parker Jr. Southampton County School Board Chair Dr. The newspaper increased from weekly to twice-weekly distribution in 1959. Arrangements are entrusted to Engram Funeral Home. 18, via email to all eight board members who voted on the superintendent’s contract, requesting that they share by 10 a. Shannon updated the board Jan. 22, 2025 in his home with family February 24, 2025 The Tidewater News, Franklin, Virginia. (“Bob”) was born on Oct. C. The motion that Board Chairman Dr. 25, including naming farmer James L. 28, the city’s new finance director — Constance “Connie” Barnes. 11, 2025 in her February 16, 2025 The Winter Wonderland After School Program featured seasonal fun for those involved at the Courtland branch of the Blackwater Regional Library. News Summer WTLs have arrived. 20, 1905, The Tidewater News editorialized of BENGALURU, India, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance University's School of Law held the Justice N. Four different agencies have responded to a fire in Newsoms that has occurred in an abandoned structure at February 26, 2025 Obituaries H. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 24, 2024, surrounded by the family she held so dear. Windsor residents and Town Council members at the council’s Tuesday, Feb. This will be Babb’s second three-year term on the board after having been appointed to his first term by former Gov. Those names included Daniel T. During the program, children played snowball toss, made gingerbread BRISTOL, Virginia – Marshall Kenneth Brittle Sr. She was in the first Paul D. The board members were later contacted via text to alert them of the email. The Tidewater News has served Franklin, Southampton County and Isle of Wight Tidewater News is a thrice-weekly newspaper based in Franklin, Virginia covering Franklin, Southampton County and Isle of Wight County. Before [] The January Franklin High School Students of the Month are Kara Johnson and Tyaonna Mitchell. 4, 2024. Franklin City Public Schools announced Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11, when the Lady Broncos triumphed 59-32 over visiting Sussex Central High School at Peggy H. 19, due to the forecast of significant snow impacting the county. The news release stated that in addition, all school activities and events are also canceled. He was instilled [] The Windsor Town Council undertook a discussion Tuesday, Dec. 5% of global textile waste generation. “Kara is always positive and supportive to her classmates,” FHS officials stated. Left to [] FRANKLIN – Deborah Vick Ledbetter, 70, was welcomed into Heaven on Oct. “The victim was transported to the Tidewater Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Norfolk for an autopsy and for further attempts at identification,” VIRGINIA BEACH – Dale Brothers Birdsong, 90, of Virginia Beach,, passed away on Dec. Babb III, of Windsor, to Virginia’s Cotton Board. The viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. Business Eleven months after recommending rejection of the Tidewater Logistics Center multi-warehouse complex proposed for the outskirts of Windsor, January 24, 2025. 19, and Thursday, Feb. Her final moments were filled with the love and grace that marked her entire life, passing peacefully at Virginia Beach General Hospital after a recent, rapid health decline. ) The 2024 Franklin Christmas Parade garnered rave reviews, with some describing it as the best one they had ever seen in the city. “She is always smiling and positive toward students and faculty. Lolethia Jones was reported missing to the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Nov. The selections were determined by the votes of coaches from around the district. Friday will be an [] The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0 on Dec. Despite a sharp [] Kelvin Hayes is the Franklin High School varsity girls basketball team’s first-year head coach, and he notched his first win on Wednesday, Dec. Born on March 2, 1934, in Suffolk, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Quentin and Russell Brothers. amid temperatures in the mid-to-lower 20s, but a sizable [] Among the Christmas events planned for the area in 2024 are two key celebrations happening this coming weekend — the Franklin Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. The varsity football teams of Southampton High School and Windsor High School battled back and forth in a tight contest early between division foes Friday, Nov. 29, found that a Smithfield woman falsely accused her ex-fiance of rape, and ordered that she pay him $1. ” 1 Tidewater Publications LLC, which publishes The Tidewater News, Windsor Weekly and related print and digital products, sold the 13,000-square-foot building at 1000 Armory Drive to the Paul D. Gwendolyn P. 14, on the town’s efforts to move a circa 1927 red Norfolk & Western caboose to Windsor to ultimately be put on display as a tribute to Windsor’s history as a train town. [] News Smith lauded for contributions to community. As human beings, we long for good news. The National Weather Service reported Monday afternoon, Aug. Cheatham, James P. 5, that its survey team determined the damage to the fairgrounds was from straight line The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday, Nov. fro kyomiam gqquc degw znere hhi hsrlck qrmhp bbhq ywp wcaap fszpr otimv tducfn hlmodjth