Board’s retained law firm sends letter to SCPS counsel
Dec 5, 2024 · The law firm representing Southampton County’s Board of Supervisors in its effort to learn more about Southampton County Public Schools’ management and finances sent a letter Nov. 12 to the school division’s counsel requesting cooperation. Board of Supervisors Chairman Dr. Alan W. Edwards said that as of Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, the board had not […]
McClanahan notes personal property tax bill details
Nov 15, 2024 · Windsor Treasurer Cheryl McClanahan’s update for the Windsor Town Council in October highlighted town revenue streams for the month of August and the mailing out of town personal property tax bills. Her report, summarized in a Sept. 10 memorandum to the mayor and Town Council, states that the town received $18,217.25 in meals tax for […]
Babb reappointed to state Cotton Board - The Tidewater News
Dec 4, 2024 · Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a variety of appointments on Oct. 25, including naming farmer James L. Babb III, of Windsor, to Virginia’s Cotton Board. This will be Babb’s second three-year term on the board after having been appointed to his first term by former Gov. Ralph S. Northam. Babb, a sixth-generation farmer, reflected on […]
Kiggans seeks Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) federal recognition
Dec 20, 2024 · The Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County witnessed a major milestone this fall in its 22-year-long pursuit of federal recognition. A tribal news release noted that U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, who represents Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Southampton County, followed through Sept. 17 on a promise she had made previously to the tribe, […]
FCPS christens new Career and Technical Academy
Nov 25, 2024 · Franklin City Public Schools held the grand opening of its new Joseph P. King Jr. Career and Technical Academy on Thursday, Nov. 14, giving attendees an extensive look at the many offerings of the new facility designed to prepare students to enter the workforce. FCPS had previously moved its eighth grade students to Franklin High […]
Antron D. Cutler - The Tidewater News
Dec 4, 2024 · FRANKLIN – Antron D. Cutler passed away on Nov. 24, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel of Engram Funeral Home in Franklin. Arrangements are entrusted to Engram Funeral Home.
Council divided on response to warehouse project
Dec 24, 2024 · The Windsor Town Council undertook a discussion Tuesday, Dec. 10, requested by Councilman Marlin W. 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. The Town Council’s discussion underscored differences of opinion […]
Victor B. Putze - The Tidewater News
Dec 31, 2024 · RICHMOND – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother. Victor Blake Putze, 57, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2024. Although he lived throughout the Southeast he considered Franklin, Virginia his home. Victor was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He was known for his charm, warm […]
Country’s preeminent Lafayette interpreter Mark Schneider to visit ...
Dec 4, 2024 · It is an exceptionally busy time for the man who has portrayed “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” for the past 25 years. He was in New York City in August, where the American Friends of Lafayette kicked off a 13-month commemoration of Lafayette’s triumphant 1824-25 farewell tour of the United States with a parade down Broadway and a ceremonial welcome at City Hall.
IW says revived application for Tidewater Logistics Center imminent
Dec 3, 2024 · 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. Isle of Wight County’s Economic Development Authority remains under contract with Meridian Property Purchaser LLC to sell an EDA-owned 83-acre parcel fronting the ...