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Man’s ear shot off; suspect named
Police are searching for a 21-year-old Franklin man suspected in a drive-by shooting Read more | 9 comments
Big Game Contest expected to set records
A state-record breaking whitetail deer and turkey are expected to be entered in Virginia’s Eastern Regional Big Game Contest on Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, ... Read more
Teens robbed at gunpoint
Franklin police are investigating two Thursday night armed robberies in the area of Barrett’s Landing. Read more | 26 comments
Assistant principal convicted; appeals verdict
The assistant principal at Windsor Middle School is appealing his Thursday conviction in Isle of Wight County General District Court of making unwanted sexual advances ... Read more | 2 comments
New J.P. King leader to be named
The Franklin School Board on Tuesday, Sept. 7, will consider hiring a principal for J.P. King Middle School. Read more | 18 comments
- Public hearing set for zoning decision | 8 comments
- Owner searching for lost Whaleyville horse | 2 comments
- Hurricane Earl leaves less than one-half inch of rain
- Courtland woman faces charges | 7 comments
- Armory Drive on schedule
- Allgood memorial to be unveiled Saturday | 2 comments
- Capron officials hope to build new fire station
- Hurricane Earl weakens
- Governor declares state of emergency
- Police disarm woman after standoff | 13 comments
- Significant flooding unlikely with Earl
- Localities prepare for Hurricane Earl | 20 comments
- Authorities searching for burglar | 2 comments
- Long line for Tractor Supply jobs
- DMV problems persist
- Franklin football game moved to Wednesday due to rain, open house
- Father, 17-year-old charged in connection with shooting of family member | 6 comments
- Standoff ends peacefully | 4 comments
- Honoring a friend | 2 comments
- Bowling Center changes hands | 7 comments
- Marking 100 years
- Man arrested in stabbing
- IOW courthouse nearing completion
- Feeding deer will soon be illegal | 1 comment
Sports
Maxey, Bogese lead Southampton Academy to 42-13 win
Southampton Academy’s Rashodd Maxey led the Raiders to a 42-13 win over Broadwater Academy, rushing for 111 yards on 10 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Read more
- Bruton overcomes penalties, beats SHS | 4 comments
- Windsor wins 20-15 in wild one | 1 comment
- Tidewater falls short in 27-24 loss to Brunswick
Lifestyles
Marching spirit
New Franklin High and J.P. King Middle School Band Director Ricky Edwards has some high aspirations for the music program. Read more | 1 comment
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An impressive teen
Every time we get discouraged about America’s youth and the future of the country they will lead, along comes an Ann Manning Cutchin to restore ... Read more | 1 comment
Columns
Encouraging news
Jobs are scarce, and the real estate market remains in a funk, but one important piece ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Constitution protects rights as a believer, nonbeliever
Two weeks ago, the Democrat challenger for the 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Wynne Legrow of Emporia, revealed in ... Read more | 5 comments
Business
J.W. Claud celebrates 100 years
J.W. Claud & Son, a family enterprise spanning three generations, is celebrating its 100th year of being in business. Read more
