Franklin Walmart celebrates remodeling - The Tidewater News
Nov 7, 2024 · The Franklin Walmart Supercenter at 1500 Armory Drive held a grand reopening event on Friday morning, Nov. 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 …
Franklin Christmas Parade draws high praise - The Tidewater News
Dec 11, 2024 · (See a gallery of photos below the story.) The 2024 Franklin Christmas Parade garnered rave reviews, with some describing it as the best one they had ever seen in the city. The event, presented by the Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation, began at 7 p.m. amid temperatures in the mid-to-lower 20s, but a sizable […]
New subdivision offers affordable housing in Franklin
Dec 12, 2024 · Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa B. Beale noted that these townhomes are maintenance-free and offer modern features, private backyards with an included patio and open-concept floor plans.
Christopher T. Reese - The Tidewater News
Dec 4, 2024 · CHESAPEAKE – Christopher T. Reese of Woodbaugh Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia transitioned Dec. 1, 2024 in Bon Secours Maryview Hospital. A public viewing will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 2 – 6 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 7, a celebration of love will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Holiness Church, […]
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 ...
Christmas events highlight weekend - The Tidewater News
Dec 6, 2024 · 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. 6, and the Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum’s Polar Express Nostalgic Christmas on Saturday evening, Dec. 7. FRANKLIN CHRISTMAS PARADE This year’s edition of …
Repayment expected for Camp Parkway bush hogging
Dec 13, 2024 · The Southampton County government recently paid to bush hog property on Camp Parkway that was purchased in June 2023 by Southampton Lance LLC, but the county is expecting the company to provide reimbursement. Palmetto Coastal Landscaping provides the following helpful definition for bush hogging — a landscaping practice that …
Barnes named Franklin’s new finance director - The Tidewater News
Nov 1, 2024 · New Franklin City Manager Rosylen Oglesby introduced to the Franklin City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, the city’s new finance director — Constance “Connie” Barnes. “She joined the same day I joined the city of Franklin,” said Oglesby, who began her duties as city manager on Sept. 30. “She’s been involved in government for over […]
Southampton County Public Schools announce Monday closure
Jan 6, 2025 · Due to the forecasted winter weather, Southampton County Public Schools announced all campuses will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6.
Changing of the guard in Boykins - The Tidewater News
Jan 10, 2025 · Outgoing Boykins Mayor Jackie Robertson, left, and Boykins Town Clerk Victoria Edwards, right, pose with Robertson’s wife, Shelly Robertson, as Jackie presents her with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the community.