The Tidewater News

06/10/2026

Donald F. “Don” Spengeman, a longtime Franklin educator and principal, is honored on the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence for 43 years of service to children and schools.

Donald F. “Don” Spengeman, a longtime Franklin educator and principal, is honored on the Franklin Community Wall of Excellence for 43 years of service to childr...

06/10/2026

Southampton High School senior Adin Brown is the first recipient of the Marjorie D. Whitehead Scholarship, honoring her legacy of education and community involvement.

Southampton High School senior Adin Brown is the first recipient of the Marjorie D. Whitehead Scholarship, honoring her legacy of education and community involv...

06/09/2026

Former NASA employee Brandon Cook has opened The Sedley Store, a new country-style convenience shop bringing cold drinks, hot food and everyday essentials back to Sedley.

Former NASA employee Brandon Cook has opened The Sedley Store, a new country-style convenience shop bringing cold drinks, hot food and everyday essentials back ...

06/09/2026

Southampton County Board approves $94.7M FY 2026-27 budget in 3-2 vote, raising the real property tax rate 4 cents to help fund 5% pay increases for school staff.

Southampton County Board approves $94.7M FY 2026-27 budget in 3-2 vote, raising the real property tax rate 4 cents to help fund 5% pay increases for school staf...

06/08/2026

An editorial celebrates Franklin-Southampton’s Class of 2026, honoring their hard work and urging them to dream boldly as they step from graduation into what comes next.

An editorial celebrates Franklin-Southampton’s Class of 2026, honoring their hard work and urging them to dream boldly as they step from graduation into what co...

06/08/2026

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra brought an interactive, educational performance to Southampton High, engaging students from multiple local elementary schools and guest schools.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra brought an interactive, educational performance to Southampton High, engaging students from multiple local elementary schools an...

06/07/2026

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Discover Lauren Bradshaw’s June streaming picks, from new thrillers and true-crime docs to romances and favorites across Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, and Prime.

Discover Lauren Bradshaw’s June streaming picks, from new thrillers and true-crime docs to romances and favorites across Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Param...