Dec 30, 2024 · NEWSOMS – Christopher Bryant Newsome of Newsoms, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at the young age of 23. Christopher was the son of Stephen “Steve” and Bonnie Newsome of Newsoms and had one sister, Katelyn Nicole Newsome, currently of Williamsburg, Virginia. He is survived by both parents, his sister, his […]

Dec 25, 2024 · Southampton High School’s varsity football team was the 2024 undefeated champion of the Tri-Rivers District, winning its six district games by an average of 41 points. Big Red’s representation in reference to all-district honors naturally reflected its dominance on the gridiron. Indians Head Coach Travis Parker was named Tri …

Dec 16, 2024 · Southampton County Public Schools Human Resources Coordinator Latonia Hutcheson shared with the Southampton County School Board on Monday, Dec. 9, a report on the positions that are currently still vacant within the school division, including five teacher roles. CAPRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “At Capron, we are still seeking an inclusion special education teacher, as well as […]

Dec 25, 2024 · (See photo gallery below the story.) The embers of nostalgia burned brightly on a cold night in December as a sizable crowd came out to the Southampton Heritage Village/Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Courtland to enjoy the annual Nostalgic Christmas Polar Express event. Denise Wlodyka, who was chairperson of the Dec. 7 event, said, “It […]

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, […]

Dec 27, 2024 · Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of six articles, each highlighting one of the 2024 inductees to the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence. The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence gained six new names via its 2024 class. Those names included Wyatt B. Durrette Jr., the late Charles “Chip” Fisher Kingery Jr., Dr. […]

Jan 23, 2025 · News Seaborne sets example of great success. Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of six articles, each highlighting one of the 2024 ... January 28, 2025

Jan 16, 2025 · Windsor Mayor George Stubbs took some time on Friday, Jan. 3, to reflect on the highlights and challenges of 2024 for the town of Windsor. POSITIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT He first highlighted businesses within the town. “I think overall for the town of Windsor and everything with the revenue that comes in, I think the businesses […]

Dec 25, 2024 · Franklin City Council voted 4-1 on Dec. 9 to adopt a resolution providing for the issuance, sale and award of a General Obligation Note, Series 2024 of the City of Franklin, Virginia, to allow the city to have up to $8.1 million in interim financing for a …

Jan 21, 2025 · (A gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos by Titus Mohler) The 2024-25 season for Franklin High School’s varsity wrestling team has had its highs and lows, but it has been an overall successful campaign thus far for the Broncos, and that status was reinforced by the result of their matches Thursday, Jan. 9, at Windsor High School.