The Tidewater News

Since its establishment in 1905, The Tidewater News has been dedicated to the communities of Franklin, Southampton County, and Isle of Wight County. In its first issue released on October 20, 1905, the publication expressed its goal to provide a “clean, newsy, and progressive newspaper,” ensuring that all relevant news is shared fairly and that The Tidewater News remains a trustworthy and valued presence in readers' homes. Even after three changes in ownership over the last hundred years, this commitment to high-quality local journalism continues to thrive today.

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Camp cuts ribbon for new nursing, allied health facility - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 5:31 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 Paul D. Camp Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning, May 1, at 1000 Armory Drive to signal the grand opening of its new Nursing & Allied Health Professions Building at that location. Elected officials and other community leaders joined college faculty, staff and students for the ceremony that was followed by a tour of the facility.
Hearings set for tax, fee relief changes - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 11:00 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 22 to authorize conducting public hearings on Tuesday, May 27, in reference to proposed amendments to the county’s Elderly and Disabled Persons Tax Relief Ordinance and the Solid Waste Management Fee Ordinance. Southampton County Administrator Brian S.
Production at Keurig’s Windsor plant ends - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 9:57 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 Production at Keurig Dr Pepper’s Windsor roasting plant ended April 11, according to Katie Gilroy, senior director of corporate communications for KDP. Some employees have concluded their work at the facility, others will continue into the spring and summer to support the shutdown, and a smaller group will remain until the facility’s decommissioning later in the year.
The Honeycomb wins $15K STARTUP prize - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Editor’s note: This is the second of three stories highlighting the prize winners from the 2025 STARTUP Franklin Southampton program. The seventh round of the STARTUP Franklin Southampton program featured three prize winners at the program’s Awards Night & Expo on Wednesday, April 16, at The Hubs Vine. As Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc.
Franklin’s home, garden tour draws hundreds - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 1:37 pm Monday, May 5, 2025 (A gallery of photos follows the story below. Photos by Titus Mohler)The Franklin Tour: Homes & Gardens Along Historic Clay Street set an outstanding tone Saturday, April 26, to start the Garden Club of Virginia’s 2025 Historic Garden Week, which runs from April 26-May 3.
May 4-10 proclaimed Small Business Week in area - The Tidewater News

1 week ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 11:41 am Monday, May 5, 2025 Franklin City Council voted unanimously Monday, April 28, to adopt a proclamation pertaining to National Small Business Week that established May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in the city. The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, April 22, to adopt a similar resolution on behalf of the board for the county. At the board’s meeting, Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. (FSEDI) President and CEO Karl T.
Support expressed for forensic audit of FCPS board - The Tidewater News

2 weeks ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 3:00 pm Friday, May 2, 2025 Multiple members of the public spoke on Monday, April 28, at the Franklin City Council meeting to call for a full, forensic audit of the Franklin City School Board, and a majority of council members expressed openness to that possibility.
Council conditionally reverses consensus on cruise-in - The Tidewater News

2 weeks ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 1:00 pm Friday, May 2, 2025 The Franklin City Council had reached a consensus April 14 to not close Main Street for the Franklin Cruise-In this year, but the council conditionally reversed that consensus Monday, April 28.
Board of Supervisors granted remedies in suit against SCPS - The Tidewater News

2 weeks ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 4:43 pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The Southampton County Board of Supervisors experienced a victory in Southampton Circuit Court on Tuesday, April 22, after filing suit against Southampton County Public Schools due to a reported lack of response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Southampton County Attorney Eric A. Gregory shared an order Monday, April 28, from Southampton Circuit Court Judge Helivi L. Holland.
Royale Sambal wins top STARTUP prize - The Tidewater News

2 weeks ago | thetidewaternews.com | Titus Mohler

Published 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Editor’s note: This is the first of three stories highlighting the prize winners from the 2025 STARTUP Franklin Southampton program. The seventh round of the STARTUP Franklin Southampton program featured three prize winners at the program’s Awards Night & Expo on Wednesday, April 16, at The Hubs Vine. As Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc.