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FRANKLIN • SOUTHAMPTON ISLE OF WIGHT Published by The Tidewater News - August 11, 2021

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About this edition Welcome to the 2021-2022 edition of FYI, an annual publication of The Tidewater News.

Inside these pages you will find an introduction and brief history of the area’s towns, as well as contact information for local organizations, churches, government agencies and more.

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Welcome to Western Tidewater Boykins With a population of 600 — give or take a few people — Boykins is one of the places in America that might well remind you of Mayberry, RFD. That's the fictional town in the 1960s television program, “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Boykins has that kind of charm.

As one might expect, there's a Main Street with assorted businesses. Longtime residents have noted that over the decades they've seen a lot of businesses come and go. They also point out how a Main Street Initiative has helped in revitalizing the community. Occasional events such as the PumpkinFest serve to attract visitors from all over the region and even North Carolina.

The Virginia Artisans Cooperative, which was established in summer 2013, is a place for area artists and artisans to not only exhibit and sell their works, but also to teach and pass along their unique skill sets.

To learn more, go to www.boykinsvirginia.com or, better still, come visit.

Our Community Farmers Market in Boykins, operated by Shelton Muhammad, far right, and his family. With him from right to left are his wife, Andriene, sons, Talib and Yusuf, and in-laws, Evelyn and Richard Roscoe.

lin to Emporia, you'll notice the start of Capron as the silos start to appear. As you get closer to Main Street, which is right off 58, you will notice the Slip In on your right, and the Porky's Barbeque restaurant on the left .

Capron was fi rst settled in 1888 when the Danville/Atlantic Railroad was conBranchville structed, and the train depot was the fi rst The smallest town in Southampton County, Branchville has a similar history building constructed. The earliest built home, the Vincent House, was built in to the rest of the area. It sprouted, like 1889 and is on the Virginia Landmarks the cotton and peanuts, at the crossRegister. roads of railroad tracks so as to remain In those early years, the town got by on connected to the rest of Southeastern logging, sawmills and the railroad.

Virginia. The town remains a hidden Originally named Princeton, in jewel in the agrarian community of honor of Railroad Vice President Judge Southampton County. A fun fact about Branchville: A few years ago, the mayoral Prince of nearby Courtland, the name election was decided by picking the win- was changed in 1890 to Capron, after Southern Railroad’s general freight and ner out of a hat. passenger agent. The name changed after the post office officials requested it, citing Capron mail handling confusion with Princeton, Driving down Route 58 from Frank-

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In the 1930s, the train brought people through town four times a day. There were 12 stores on the dirt roads of Capron, and two blacksmith shops. There was also a hotel and a livery stable.

Today, the community is primarily centered around that, farming, with thousands of acres fi lled up with peanuts, cotton and other crops.

Carrsville The settlement of Carrsville, once a bustling railroad stopping point, now consists of a post office, a volunteer fi re department, a few small businesses and a significant number of farms.

Carrsville was located on the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad, built through the area in the mid 1830s, to provide a link between the Roanoke River and the port areas of Norfolk and Portsmouth. The railroad is now part of

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In the years prior to 1957, Carrsville had no fire protection within the area. In January 1957, the need for a fire department was addressed by the Carrsville Ruritans. The task of organizing the fire department was turned over to the Public Service Committee with Walter Johnson as chairman. In April of that year, the fire department was organized with the following officers: Chief Archer Spivey, Assistant Chief J.C. Rose, Secretary Elliott Johnson, Treasurer Walter Johnson and President Hunter Daughtrey. The first piece of equipment purchased was an abandoned 1941 International Navy fire truck with flat tires for $210. It was agreed that each member joining the fire department would pay $30.

In December 1976, wives of the firemen began to contribute to the department’s cause. They formed the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. They spent most of their time preparing and serving suppers to

various organizations to raise funds for replacing and adding to our equipment and supplies. In 1978, the department moved into a newer building that the Isle of Wight Rescue had vacated on Highway 58.

Courtland The town of Courtland reportedly had its start in 1791 and was first named Jerusalem. The village was settled on the northern side of the Nottoway River and featured a courthouse.

Forty years after Jerusalem was created, that building became the site of an event that put the village on the map of historical events in America. In the fall of 1831, Nat Turner was put on trial.

In August, Turner led a rebellion of other slaves, and they killed a few dozen white people. The insurrection had been stopped within a couple of days, but Turner remained hidden in October. He was captured and brought to trial, found guilty and hanged in the town.

Today, the Southampton County Historical Society is working to create the Nat Turner Trail as a way of preserving the event and educating people about both the rebellion and slavery.

In 1888, around the time the Atlantic and Danville Railroad was built in Jerusalem, the settlement's name changed to Courtland. The surrounding voting precinct, however, is still referred to as the Jerusalem District.

According to the town's website, the railroad increased growth, and many of the homes built then still stand. Walking tours are made available periodically.

In addition to its historical standing, Courtland also has the Walter Rawls Library, the Rawls Museum Arts, and the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum/Heritage Museum. Shands Park is an option for other cultural and social events.

Danny R. Williams is the mayor of the town council, and the seat of county government also has offices on Main Street.

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Enrolling for the 2021-2022 School Year For more information, please contact Joseph Whitley, Admissions Director, at 757-357-3866 or via e-mail at josephwhitley@iwacademy.com Isle of Wight Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic, national, or religious origin.

5 fyi Southampton Academy, a college prep school, is located in the town. Southampton Middle School and Southampton High School, located off Route 58, are down the road a few miles from the offices for the school division.

As with much of Southampton County, farming plays a large part in the town's economy, and there's also an Extension Service for farmers and related professions, such as forestry.

Drewryville Drewryville is an unincorporated community in western Southampton County, with an area population estimated at 728.

The fi rst of the Drewry family, believed to have come from Jamestown, to seek permanent residence was Samuel Drewry Jr., who owned a vast plantation. It was defi ned by what is believed to be Emporia to the three creeks that have come to be known as Big Water Tract in the northern edge to Ridley’s branch in the south to Blue Pond Tract which ran west from the Taylor’s old line of trees.

In the early 1800s, Samuel's son, Major Humphrey Drewry, built the fi rst house in the specific area that would later be known as Drewryville. The area and house is called Cedar Grove.

Around 1844, Samuel Drewry II, the son of Humphrey, named the land he was parceled Drewrysville, which was later changed to Drewryville by request of the postmaster.

The postal office had been built in 1838. Previously, the stop had been Samuel II's home, which was later rechristened Thomas Place when

out of New York to form the The Civil War also came Union Camp corporation. to the city in 1862 by way of As Union Camp continued the Blackwater River, when to grow, so did the City of the Union's Joint Expedition Franklin, incorporating as an Against Franklin brought in independent city in 1961. several ironclad ships, led by In 1999, the company was the USS Commodore Perry. purchased by International The Confederate forces in Paper out of Memphis, Tenn. town opened fi re on the ships The company produced lumfrom the high banks along the ber, pulp, paper products and river. other chemical by-products.

There were five naval casuThen one of the worst days alties and 16 wounded. The in the history of Franklin Confederates tried to block came on Oct. 22, 2009, when the retreat of the ships by fellIP announced that they ing large trees into the river, would be permanently closing but the Union was able to get the paper mill in May 2010. out without any ships being They've since opened back up lost.

Franklin In the city, many of the chilAn independent city, Frank- on a limited basis, producing fluff pulp. dren are educated at the local lin is believed to have had its Today, agriculture is the public schools: S.P. Morton start roughly in the 1830s as a Elementary School, J.P. King railroad stop along the Black- chief industry in Franklin, with manufacturing coming Middle School and Franklin water River. The river system in second.

High School. Rock Church that included the Blackwater, during that time period, was used to transport goods to the Albemarle Sound.

It was officially incorporated in 1876, and the fi rst U.S. Census of 1880 had it at a population of 447. And in 1887 the town began to see some manufacturing growth, when a group of local brothers purchased a small sawmill along the Blackwater River.

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In 1901, the village as it is known today started to take shape as the land was divided into lots and sold after Thomas' death. Businesses, churches and schools also began to sprout up, and the Atlantic & Danville Railroad had a stop, due to the nearby Camp Saw Mill in Arringdale, where many locals worked. There were also two cotton gins, one of which is still in operation today as an agriculture supply center and farming operation.

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Th is is just one minor change that has taken place during the years in the small town that measures just 1.1-square-mile, however.

Located on the eastern side of Southampton County, Ivor was a bustling little town just prior to incorporation. According to a “History of Ivor and Its Environs,” written by the late Dr. E.M. Babb, the town’s beloved doctor for more than 40 years, the little village started out in the late 1700s with a couple of trading stores owned by wealthy landowners, plus a wheelwright and blacksmith shop.

One of the stores, built by the Urquhart family in 1798, still stands and is said to be the oldest store still in operation in the county. Additionally, the store houses one of the county’s fi rst post offices, which was in operation in 1825.

By 1858, when the railroad came through, Main Street boasted nearly a dozen stores, a larger post office, two banks, the railroad station, of course, and several homes.

In 1900, however, a great fi re struck the little town, destroying three stores and eight homes. By 1920, many of the homes had been rebuilt and the town began to recover.

But with the construction of Ivor Route 460 in 1930, travel beThe Town of Ivor, established as a village in 1858 and came easier and people began to shop in larger towns. The incorporated in 1908, obbusinesses downtown began served its 100th birthday just to close. a few years ago with a grand Today, the downtown area celebration on the grounds of the town’s municipal building. is still a busy area, but instead of stores, it is the home of the The town building, conIvor Fire Department, the structed in 1922 as Ivor High also has a presence in the Hunterdale community of the city with a school that takes children through graduation.

The Children's Center also operates a pre-school. Paul D. Camp Community College also operates in the community, awarding hundreds of associate degrees each year to adults and young adults alike.

Southampton Memorial Hospital, the city's largest employer, is located on the corner of Fairview Drive and High Street. Also located on High Street is the Village at Woods Edge, a retirement community and home to the Back Porch and Grill restaurant.

There is a YMCA next to the high school on Crescent Drive named after James L. Camp.

On College Drive, the Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library services patrons. The John Rose Franklin Municipal Airport is in nearby Isle of Wight County.

There are also a number of parks, including Barrett's Landing Riverfront Park, which is located along the Blackwater River. Many community events take place there. Another park is the Armory Field and Sports Complex. The park also houses the community pool, tennis courts and a softball field.

The mayor is Fred Rabil.

The city's official website is www.franklinva.com.

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Let's not forget the renowned Sedley Woman's Club, a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. That organization, which began in 1936, has been largely responsible for improvements made to the area. Some projects that reflect decades of effort are: helping Ruritans secure street lights for Newsoms Sedley; donations to the Sedley With a population of only a few hundred, the town of New- Fire Department; establishsoms is a place where you know ing Rogers Memorial Park; your neighbors, and they know “Helping Hands” at Hunterdale Elementary School; Nancy Vick you. Among the oldest settlements in Southampton County, Owen Scholarship; community Newsoms owes its beginning to Halloween Party; Home Improvement Award; “Smile Bags” the development of the railroad. The townspeople of what for Operation Smile; dress dolls and bears and fill stockings for was then called Newsome’s Depot provided cotton, peanuts the Salvation Army; fruit baskets for senior citizens; “Adopt and soybeans to the outside a Highway;” Christmas in the market. park; Christmas Door DecoratNewsoms was the home of ing Contest; and in 1996 the Union Gen. George Henry first Christmas Tour of Homes.

Thomas during the Civil War, who was given the nickname “The Rock of Chickamauga” for Walters Walters is an unincorporated his stout defense at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863, which community in Isle of Wight County. Walters was located on allowed the Union Army to a now-abandoned portion of withdraw from the GeorgiaTennessee border after a gap in the Virginian Railway, built by industrialist Henry Huttleston their line was exploited.

Rogers to ship coal from West In addition to a school — Meherrin Elementary — there's Virginia to port at Sewell’s Point, near Norfolk. Completed a post office, a post office, ball in 1909, the VGN was merged field and scattering of busiinto the Norfolk and Western nesses.

Railway in 1959.

The former railroad right-ofSedley In addition to residences, this way now carries an important quiet and peaceful-looking vil- pipeline which transports fresh water to communities in South lage is home to an assortment Hampton Roads. of churches, such as Sedley Walters was named after a Baptist and Grace Memorial resident, Walter Joyner. The United Methodist Church.

You'll find world-famous Hubs community at one time was a bustling area, with several Peanuts based here. There's stores, a bank and post office. a post office, volunteer fire department and a handful of Windsor businesses here. Naturally, Windsor is an incorporated agriculture also makes its prestown located near the crossence throughout.

Ivor Veterinary Clinic, two hair salons, a farmer’s market, the post office and one retail store.

Larger businesses are located on Route 460. They include Felts Packing, Ivor Furniture, Prescription Fertilizer and a motorcycle shop.

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Windsor was originally in Worrosquoyacke Shire, which was created in 1634 in the Virginia Colony by the Virginia House of Burgesses and King Charles I of England.

Worrosquoyacke was named for the friendly local Native Americans but changed a short time later to honor the Isle of Wight in the English Channel.

Popular legend has it that a Southampton County native, William Mahone (1826-1895), builder of the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (now Norfolk Southern), and his wife, Otelia Butler Mahone (1837-1911), daughter of the late Dr. Robert Butler, who was raised in Smithfield, traveled along the newly com-

pleted Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad naming stations.

Otelia Mahone was reading “Ivanhoe,” a book written by Sir Walter Scott. From his historical Scottish novels, Otelia Mahone chose the place name of Windsor, as well as those of Waverly and Wakefield.

She tapped the Scottish Clan “McIvor” for the name of Ivor, a small town in neighboring Southampton County.

When they could not agree, it is said that they invented a new name in honor of their dispute, which is how the tiny community of Disputanta was named. The N&P railroad was completed in 1858.

William Mahone became a major general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and later, a senator in the Congress. A large portion

of U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Suffolk is named in his honor.

Windsor sent the seven Roberts brothers to fight the Yankees in the Civil War. All of the Roberts brothers returned alive. A picture of the brothers can be viewed at the museum in Smithfield.

There is a monument in the center of the town, which has names of some of the more interesting people who have a connection to the town.

Th is monument is close to the four-lane 35 MPH highway known as U.S. 460 where commerce travels down the highway back and forth to Norfolk and Richmond just like the Norfolk and Western trains did decades before.

Windsor’s original name as given to it by the Native

Americans was Carowaugh or Corrowaugh which is translated to mean “Frog Pond.”

Zuni A tiny unincorporated village on Route 460, 5 miles southwest of Ivor and 11 miles northwest of Windsor, is one of the oldest settlements in Isle of Wight County. Historians have seen documents from Zuni dating to the early 1700s.

Situated on the banks of the Blackwater River, which separates Isle of Wight from Southampton County, with four businesses, two churches, a post office, Zuni Ruritan Club, Zuni Historical Society and just under 40 homes, it is today a fraction of what it used to be.

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In the beginning, most of the village lay just to the south of the railroad along the river. Once the tracks were in place, businesses began to spring up on the north side of the railroad.

Zuni became a thriving little village with a cotton gin, bank, barber shops, boarding houses, hotels, livery, general stores, pool halls, two factories and a school.

Zuni also played a part in the Civil War. Many battles were fought along the river, which was somewhat of a barrier between

the Northern and Southern forces, and Confederate troops were stationed in Zuni to protect the railroad bridge and the road leading to Suffolk.

In October 1862, as many as 5,000 Confederate troops were in the village to keep the Union troops from crossing the railroad bridge into Confederate territory. As a last resort, the Confederates blew up the bridge to hold back Union troops.

Several of the buildings, some nearly 100 years old, still stand in the tiny village.

Residents are determined to keep their beloved Zuni on the map.

The village is so old that no one knows where its name came from. People living there don’t mind, though — to them, it’s home.

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District 64 Del. Emily Brewer (R-64) Legislative assistant: Camille Castleberry

District office P.O. Box 700 Portsmouth, VA 23705 Email: district18@senate.virginia.gov Fax: 966-9671 • Phone: 397-8209 Session office Pocahontas Bldg.

P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 Email: district18@senate.virginia.gov Fax: 804-698-7651 • Phone: 804-698-7518 District 14 Sen. John A. Cosgrove Jr. (R-14) Legislative assistant: Christie New Craig, chief of staff District office P.O. Box 15483 Chesapeake, VA 23328 Email: district14@senate.virginia.gov Fax: 804-698-7651 • Phone: 547-3422 Session office Pocahontas Bldg.

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District office Mailing address: P.O. Box 5 Smithfield, VA 23431 Email: delebrewer@house.virginia.gov Phone: 239-1213 Session office Pocahontas Bldg.

900 E. Main St. E414 Richmond, VA 23219 Email: delebrewer@house.virginia.gov Phone: 804-698-1064 District 75 Del. Roslyn Tyler (D-75) Legislative assistant: Belinda Astrop District office Location: 423 S. Main St. Emporia, VA 23847 Mailing address: 25359 Blue Star Highway Jarratt, VA 23867 Email: rctyler75@verizon.net Fax: 434-336-1784 Telephone: 434-336-1710 Session office Pocahontas Bldg.

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Franklin City Council Frank Rabil Mayor At-Large Member 757-651-9697 Email: franklincitymayor@franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2020; expires June 30, 2022

Greg McLemore Ward 3 757-560-8405 Email ward-3@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2018; expires June 30, 2022

Mark Kitchen Ward 1 757- 653-7347 Email: ward-1@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2020; expires June 30, 2024

Linwood Johnson Ward 4 757-907-3696 Email: ward-4@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2020; expires June 30, 2024

C. Ray Smith Ward 2 757-390-7324 Email: ward-2@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2020; expires June 30, 2024

Wynndolyn Copeland Ward 5 757-562-7237 Email: ward-5@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2018; expires June 30, 2022

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Robert Cutchins Ward 6 757-641-8663 Email: ward-6@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2018; expires June 30, 2022

City Manager Amanda Jarratt 757-562-8561 ajarratt@franklinva. com

Regular City Council sessions are held the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 207 W. Second Ave.

Welcome

People make Franklin a special place to call home The Franklin City Council extends to you a heartfelt welcome to our community. Strategically sited as the Western Gateway to Hampton Roads, Franklin offers a wide array of industrial, commercial retail, service and agency opportunities to residents and visitors alike.

From the historic downtown to the centralized shopping districts, Franklin has an eclectic hometown mixture that will meet practically any shopping need.

Franklin also has a variety of restaurants to enjoy a meal. Options include numerous chains as well as locally owned long-established favorites within the downtown district, the Armory Drive vicinity and other locations dispersed throughout the city.

Community amenities flourish in Franklin and rival larger urban areas with exceptional public and private facilities including Southampton Memorial Hospital, Paul D. Camp Community College, the Regional Workforce Development Center, John Beverly Rose Municipal Airport, Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library, the James L. Camp Jr. YMCA, Franklin Public Schools, Martin Luther

King Jr. Community Center, Parks and Recreation facilities, Blackwater River public water access facilities, plus the nearby Cypress Cove Country Club and the Franklin-Southampton County Fairgrounds.

Franklin is a full-service, local government agency that provides high-quality public utility and emergency services, public works and other essential services with a dedicated staff ready to meet the public service needs of the community we serve.

This goes without saying, the greatest asset in Franklin is our people. Our outstanding residents who choose to volunteer, work, worship and play within our city limits make this city flourish.

Our citizens exemplify resiliently in the face of adversity and are committed to a strong work ethic and spirit.

Franklin is a very special place to call home due to the people who call it so.

As regional economic conditions begin to show improvement, the City is focused on economic development enhancements and other efforts aimed at achieving long-term stability. Strong

regional partnerships poise Franklin to experience an economic resurgence from recent recessionary times. With private investment and job creation the priority, Franklin is committed to creating a business-friendly climate without abandoning the community charm and quality of life that make it a great place to do business, live or visit.

As we continue to cope with the effects and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage those who have not had all of their vaccinations or who have not had any of the available vaccines to strongly consider getting them.

We welcome you to join our community as we pursue our goals of city growth, community and spirit.

Frank Rabil Mayor City of Franklin

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Welcome

Southampton County is a special place On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, welcome to Southampton County!

Centrally located between rural Southside Virginia and the bustling metropolitan region of Hampton Roads, this is a special place that offers something for just about everyone. Here you’ll find a bucolic countryside with fertile fields of corn, cotton and peanuts along with dense forests of pine and hardwood.

There are six charming small towns, each steeped with their unique local history and culture, in addition to several quaint villages and storied crossroads.

The arts are alive here with Rawls Museum Arts in Courtland providing multiple galleries for local and visiting artists and performers to share their amazing skills and artworks. In addition, the Franklin-Southampton Concert Series regularly attracts high quality entertainers directly from Broadway, Carnegie Hall and other prestigious venues to perform locally.

The Museum of Southampton History is a true crown jewel, with an impressive collection and display of local architecture, equipment and other artifacts. The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia has a fascinating Interpretive Center on Main Street in Capron and the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe regularly presents living history at “Cattashowrock Town,” a 17th-Century replica Native American palisade just east of Courtland.

While preserving our proud agricultural heritage and rich local history, we remain focused on the future. Our educational facilities are comfortable and modern, with all of our public schools fully accredited. In fact, Southampton County Schools was ranked among the top 25 percent of school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2019. We’re also served by Paul D. Camp Community College which offers a state-of-the-art Workforce Development Center at its

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Southampton County Board of Supervisors

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Christopher D. Cornwell Sr. Berlin/Ivor District 757-651-8851 ccornwell@ southamptoncounty.org

William Hart Gillette Vice Chairman Capron District wgillette@ southamptoncounty.org

Lynda T. Updike Newsoms District 757-654-6785 lupdike@ southamptoncounty.org

Dr. Alan W. Edwards Chairman Jerusalem District 757-562-4196 (business) 757-653-4254 (mobile) aedwards@ southamptoncounty.org

Dallas O. Jones Drewryville District 804-894-1512 (mobile) djones@ southamptoncounty.org

Robert T. White Franklin District 757-562-2131 (business) rwhite@ southamptoncounty.org

Carl J. Faison Boykins District 757-654-9697 cfaison@ southamptoncounty.org

Board of Supervisors regular meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month except May (moved to the following day) and December (moved to the third Monday).

Meetings begin at 7 p.m.

County Administrator Michael Johnson P.O. Box 400 Courtland, Va., 23837 757-653-3015 Fax: 757 653-0227

Southampton County Planning Commission

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Lynette Allston At-Large P.O. Box 24 Drewryville, VA 23844 434-658-4454 lallston@ southamptoncounty.org

William 'Bill' Day Capron District P.O. Box 99 Capron, VA 23829 757-377-8693 bday@ southamptoncounty.org

J. Michael Mann Boykins-Branchville District 34461 Meherrin Road Boykins, VA 23827 757-654-9468 (home) mmann@ southamptoncounty.org

Douglas A. Chesson Berlin-Ivor District 36184 Unity Road Zuni, VA 23898 757-613-2480 (home) dchesson@ southamptoncounty.org

Michael G. Drake, Chairman Newsoms District 31251 Sands Road Newsoms, VA 23874 757-654-6400 (home) mdrake@ southamptoncounty.org

John “Jack” T. Randall Vice Chairman Jerusalem District 19134 Lakeside Drive Courtland, VA 23837 757-562-0401 757-742-6115 (work) jrandall@ southamptoncounty.org

Brad Turner Franklin District 31416 Rolling Hill Drive Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7373 bturner@ southamptoncounty.org

Dr. Alan Edwards Board representative 118 Fairview Drive Suite 101 Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-4196 (business)

Keith Tennessee Drewryville District 25423 Tennessee Road Drewryville, VA 23844 434-634-0650 (home) ktennessee@ southamptoncounty.org

The group regularly meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the board of supervisors chambers in the county administration building. Call 562-8580 for details.

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Windsor Town Council

Welcome Town Council The Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the council chamber at 8 E. Windsor Blvd. The public is welcome. Terry S. Whitehead serves as the Clerk of Council.

• Glyn T. Willis, Mayor (term expires 12/31/2022) Phone Number: 757-242-3420 Email: glynwillis@windsor-va.gov • Greg Willis, Vice Mayor (term expires 12/31/2024) Phone Number: 757-242-3281 • Jake Redd (term expires 12/31/2024) Email: jredd@windsor-va.gov • Kelly Blankenship (term expires 12/31/2022) Phone Number: 757-641-9380 Email: kblankenship@windsor-va.gov • George Stubbs (term expires 12/31/2022) Email: gstubbs@windsor-va.gov • J. Randy Carr (term expires 12/31/2022) Email: rcarr@windsor-va.gov • Walter Bernacki (term expires 12/31/2024) Phone Number: 757-404-2586 Email: wbernacki@windsor-va.gov Board of Zoning Appeals The Windsor Board of Zoning Appeals meets as needed to review variance applications, reviews Appeals of the Decisions of the Zoning Administrator, etc. The BZA members serve five year terms and are appointed by the Isle of Wight County Circuit Court.

• Frances D. Butler • Carolyn W. Harrup • Devon Hewitt • Marion Neighbours • James P. O’Briant III Planning Commission The members regularly meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers, 8 E. Windsor Blvd.

• Leonard L. Marshall Jr. – Chairman • George L. Stubbs – Vice Chairman • G. Devon Hewitt • Larissa Williams • Ricky Vaughan • Jesse Taylor • Dale Scott Police R.D. Riddle, Chief 56 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 757-242-6799; 357-2151 (dispatch, non-emergency); 757-242-0328 (fax) Crime Line: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (5625887) Public Works The town provides door-to-door trash collection weekly on Wednesday mornings. All refuse must be placed in the provided containers and placed curbside by 7 a.m. for pickup. At other times, trash may be taken to the Windsor Transfer Station at the intersection of Windsor Boulevard (Route 460) and Stave Mill Road. Household hazardous waste may be disposed of free of charge at the Isle of Wight Transfer Station, 13191 Foursquare Road, Smithfield, on the third Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. This station accepts paint, pesticides, antifreeze, fuels, hobby supplies, insecticides, herbicides, paint thinners and solvents, fertilizers, swimming pool chemicals, household cleaners and batteries. For recycling, the town has an agreement with All Virginia Environmental Services to provide door-to-door collections. Call 757-357-9997 for details.

For after-hours emergencies or water leaks, call the county's central dispatch at 757-357-2151.

Sewer service is available in certain areas of the town by the county's Public Utilities. Call 757-3656319 for more information.

Windsor is a hidden jewel The Town of Windsor has been called “the hidden jewel of Western Tidewater.” Folks move to Windsor for the small-town atmosphere along with excellent schools, friendly small businesses where you are greeted as a friend and easy access to nearby metropolitan areas.

At the Town Center, residents enjoy such events as our breakfast with Santa followed by a Christmas craft show, along with recreational activities ranging from yoga to cornhole. There is a Christmas parade and July Fourth celebration with an antique car show, activities for children, a great band, and of course fireworks. These activities and others are sponsored by the many civic organizations that make Windsor a great place to live, work and enjoy life.

Mayor Glyn Willis

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Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors Richard L. “Dick” Grice, chairman Smithfield District 415 Muirfield Smithfield, VA 23430 757-365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2020 End of Term: 12-31-2023 Don Rosie, vice chairman Carrsville District P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-298-5074 (cell) drosie@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2018 End of Term: 12-31-2021 Rudolph Jefferson Hardy District 5073 Owens Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7359 (home) rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2018 End of Term: 12-31-2021 William M. McCarty Newport District 10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-356-1515 (work) wmccarty@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2020 End of Term: 12-31-2023 Joel C. Acree Windsor District 100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-255-2705 (home) jacree@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2020 End of Term: 12-31-2023

Welcome

Isle of Wight is a community of choice that cares Welcome to Isle of Wight County, one of the oldest county governments in the United States and one of the original eight shires by an order of King Charles I. Nestled on the shores of the James River in southeastern Virginia, Isle of Wight’s residents enjoy its rural nature spread over 320 square miles coupled with the quaint atmosphere of two incorporated towns: Smithfield and Windsor.

Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, the county is committed to accentuating its agricultural and rural assets while providing easy access to urban conveniences. Even before English settlement, Native Americans found the county to be rich in natural resources. Those same resources are the reason Isle of Wight is known for its “local roots and global reach.” We welcome you to take note of the family farms and Fortune 500 companies

that are a part of our landscape.

Those who call Isle of Wight County home enjoy a safe community with excellent schools and a quality of life that is the driving force in attracting and retaining businesses and residents. The county’s rural character is evident in the landscape and in the warm smiles of the residents who have chosen to be a part of this community.

Throughout the year, the county is host to a variety of family-oriented activities and festivals that will provide opportunities for you to meet new people and discover new things about the county and its heritage.

We invite you to experience our local charm and to discover why we are a community of choice that cares!

Randy Keaton County Administrator Isle of Wight County

The board regularly meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Robert C. Claud Sr. Boardroom at the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex on Route 258.

You can find board agendas and archived minutes at http:// www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/board-of-supervisors/

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Important Contact Information Franklin Franklin Airport 757-562-8764

Parks & Recreation Sammara Green-Bailey 757-562-2475 sbailey@franklinva.com

City Treasurer Dinah Babb 757-562-8543

Police Chief Steve Patterson 757-562-8575

Clerk of Court Beth A.C. Cobb 757-562-8550

Public Works Director Russ Pace 757-562-8564

Commissioner of Revenue Brenda Rickman 757-562-8548

Social Services 306 North Main St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-8520

Community Development Beverly Walkup 757-562-8681 Franklin Fire and Rescue 757-562-8581 Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Ashley C. Covington 601 N. Mechanic St. Suite 300 Franklin, Va 23851 Office: 757-562-1958 info@franklinsouthamptonva.com Finance Office Tracy Spence Finance Director 757-562-8532 Franklin Power and Light Zack Wright 757-562-8568 zwright@franklinva.com

Voter Registrar Jennifer Maynard 757-562-8545

Southampton Detailed information on each office can be found at www.southamptoncounty.org.

Animal Control This department can be reached via the Sheriff 's Office at 757-653-2100 Clerk of the Court Rick Francis 22350 Main St. P.O. Box 190 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2200 Commissioner of the Revenue Amy B. Carr 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 760

Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3030 Commonwealth's Attorney Eric Cooke 22350 Main St. P.O. Box 346 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2045 Community Development Beth Lewis, Director 24283 Cheroenhaka Drive Courtland, VA 23857 757-742-6777 757-742-6751 (inspections) County Attorney Richard E. Railey Jr. 22237 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2351 County Administrator Michael W. Johnson 26022 Administration Center Dr. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3015 mjohnson@southamptoncounty.org County Extension Office 21300 Plank Road P.O. Box 10 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2572 Farm Service Agency 22313 Main St. P.O. Box 7 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2532

fyi Fire and Rescue Each town, including the villages of Drewryville and Sedley, has its own volunteer fire department.

Health Department 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 09 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3040 Public Utilities Amanda Smith 24307 Cheroenhaka Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3015 Public Works Hart Council, director 25177 Public Works Road P.O. Box 400 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3015 Sheriff ’s Office Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. 22336 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 P.O. Box 70 757-653-2100 Social Services 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 550 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3080 Treasurer Cynthia J. Edwards 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 250 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-3025 cedwards@southamptoncounty.org Voter Registrar Lynn H. Burgess 22361 Main St. P.O. Box 666 Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9280

Isle of Wight

Further details about each department can be found www.co-isle-of-wight.va.us Animal Services The shelter is 13044 Poor House Road, just off Route 258 near the Courthouse Complex.

Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday; and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday; Closed on Monday.

Call 757-365-6318 Clerk of Circuit Court Kathleen S. Torrence, Clerk P.O. Box 110 17000 Josiah Parker Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6233 Commissioner of the Revenue Gerald Gwaltney, Commissioner 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 113 P.O. Box 109 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6222 757-365-6321 (Business tax) 757-365-6301 (Income tax) 757-365-6219 (Real estate) Commonwealth’s Attorney Georgette Phillips 17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 112 Isle of Wight, Virginia 23397 757-357-7312 County Administrator’s Office Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Cir. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6204 Economic Development 17146 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-356-1962; iwced@iwus.net Emergency Services Emergency Services in Isle of Wight County are provided through a combination volunteer-career system, which includes 100 career personnel and over 300 dedicated volunteer members. The towns of Smithfield

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and Windsor, and the communities of Carrollton, Carrsville, Isle of Wight and Rushmere operate their own volunteer fire departments.

Chief Pat Humphries 17130 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-630 eservices@isleofwightus.net Extension Service The county's office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension connects people to Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.

The staff offers education through programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community viability.

17100 Monument Circle, Suite B Isle of Wight, VA 23397-0074 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday 757-365-6261 Utility Services The Utility Services Department coordinates the water systems, wells and sewer systems owned by the county that serve the residents of Isle of Wight. The utilities billing and payment office is located at 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 123, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Utility staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. To reach assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 757-357-2151 and the Isle of Wight County Sheriff ’s Office will dispatch the technician on call.

Public Utilities Division 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 123 P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6284 utilities@isleofwightus.net Public Works The Public Works Department maintains county-owned buildings and grounds, is responsible for refuse collection, and coordinates with the Virginia Department of Transportation to address the county’s transportation needs. Residents may call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623)

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A refuse and recycling center site consists of large roll-off containers instead of the traditional "green boxes."

Manned sites are in use at Jones Creek, Carrsville, Stave Mill Road, Wrenn's Mill, Carroll Bridge, Burdette Road, Central Hill Road and Camptown. The county currently recycles yard waste, electronics, used motor oil, used cooking oil, plastic bags, scrap metal and singlestream (which is an assortment of paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.).

All refuse and recycling centers are staffed to assist residents.

Operating hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday; and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday; closed on Wednesday.

Solid Waste Division 13048 Poor House Road P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-356-1652 SolidWaste@isleofwightus.net Stormwater Division 17140 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-1659 Isle of Wight Museum 103 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-356-1223 Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court P.O. Box 81 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6237

Parks & Recreation 13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-2291 Facilities include Carrollton Nike Park, Fort Boykin, the Camptown Park and Otelia J. Rainey Community Center, Riverview Park, Robinson Park, the Jones Creek boat ramp, the Nike Skate Park, the Tyler's Beach boat ramp, Heritage Park, home of the Isle of Wight County Fair, and Fort Huger.

Planning and Zoning P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6211 planning@isleofwightus.net Sheriff ’s Office Sheriff James Clarke Jr. 17110 Monument Circle, Suite C Windsor, VA 23487 In the event of an emergency, the Sheriff 's Office should be reached by dialing 911. All other matters should be handled by dialing 757-357-2151 or one of the following numbers: 757-357-9144 (records units) 757-356-1271 (records request) 757-357-9001 (public information) Social Services 17100 Monument Circle, Suite A P.O. Box 102 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-0880 Tourism 319 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5182; 1-800-365-9339 757-365-4360 (fax) www.genuinesmithfieldva.com Treasurer’s Office Judith C. Wells, treasurer

17090 Monument Circle P.O. Box 79 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-357-6228 jwells@isleofwightus.net Victim/Witness Assistance 17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-357-7403 Voter Registration Lisa E. Betterton, General Registrar-Director of Elections 17106 Monument Circle P.O. Box 77 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

757-365-6230 lbetterton@isleofwightus.net Where to vote: Smithfield District Smithfield precinct The Smithfield Center 220 N. Church St. Cypress Creek precinct Smithfield Assembly of God 1800 S. Church St. Newport District Carrollton precinct Nike Park Recreation Hall 13036 Nike Park Road Bartlett precinct Carrollton Baptist Church 14007 Carrollton Blvd.

Hardy District Rushmere precinct First Gravel Hill Baptist Church 5230 Old Stage Highway Emmanuel Baptist Church 11150 Emmanuel Church Road Windsor District Courthouse precinct Isle of Wight Ruritan Bldg.

17011 Courthouse Highway

Windsor precinct Windsor Town Center 23361 Courthouse Highway Longview precinct Carrollton Ruritan Bldg.

14138 Norsworthy Dr. Carrsville District Walters precinct Walters Ruritan Bldg.

27746 Walters Highway Camp's Mill precinct Otelia J. Rainey Comm. Center 33475 Carver Road Carrsville precinct Carrsville VFD 6201 Carrsville Highway Zuni precinct Zuni Ruritan Bldg.

20221 Ruritan Drive Raynor precinct Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 14165 Racetrack Road

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Clubs and Organizations FRANKLIN Franklin/Southampton Relay For Life Debbie Stephens Angela Denson www.relayforlife.org\FranklinSouthamptonVa Facebook page: RelayForLifeofFranklin\SouthamptonCounty

31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 Kent Stephenson 757-618-3342 tkstephenson@verizon.net

Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 309 N Main St. Franklin, VA 23851 Greg Jackson 757-647-9411 Franklin Shag Club gjackson244@gmail.com Meets at Fred’s Restaurant info@franklinlodge151.org Every first Wednesday 7-10 p.m. 354-2751 BSA Pack 17 HSUMC

Franklin Shrine Club Kevin Insull

31073 Arber Rd Franklin, VA 23851 757-653-1305 James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-3491 ymcashr.org/locations/james1-camp-jr-family-ymca ISLE OF WIGHT BSA Troop 37 P.O. Box 1 Carrsville, VA Phillip Bradshaw

757-377-7178 Pbradshaw56@aol.com Cub Pack 37 Beth South 757-647-2779 elizabethfsouth@gmail.com Meet the first and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30. Doesn't meet in the summer.

Venture Crew 1737 Greg South 757-647-8676 obxdivr@charter.net Carrsville Ruritan Club 5336 Carrsville Hwy

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20 fyi Carrsville, VA Tim Rife President Anita Rife 757-371-6671 Isle of Wight Ruritan Club Inc. 17011 Courthouse Highway, directly across the road from the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex 19614 Orbit Road (Mailing Address) Windsor, VA 23487 Irma Polanosky, Club President Bob Cofield, Secretary 757-478-5811 Jim Polanosky, contact Kevin D. Goerger, contact 757-377-9301 kgoerger@vt.edu Dale Jones, Building Rental Requests 757-871-4018 https://www.facebook.com/ Isle-of-Wight-RuritanClub-176382992377718/

Windsor Ruritan Club 14 Community Drive Windsor, VA 23487 James MacKenzie, president 757-377-6200

RiverGuard Jeff Turner P.O. Box 44 Sedley, VA 23878 757-562-5173

George Collins Jr. gbcollinsjr@gmail.com Committee Chairwoman Sharon Bay sharonpugh@hotmail.com

Windsor Woman's Club Karen Beale 19 Taylor Ave. Windsor, VA 757-615-9167 mrshlb17@gmail.com wcwindsorva@gmail.com President@womansclubofwindsorva.org info@womansclubofwindsorva.org Membership@womansclubofwindsorva.org

Blackwater Regional Library Board 22511 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2821

Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown P.O. Box 397 Cattashowrock Town 27345 Aquia Path Courtland, VA 23837 757-354-6839 wdbrowniii@aol.com www.cheroenhaka-nottoway. org

SOUTHAMPTON 4-H Clubs 757-653-2572 or 757-365-6261 (Isle of Wight) www.facebook.com/IsleofWightSouthampton4H

Boykins Lions Club P.O. Box 212 Courtland, VA 23837 Rick Francis boykinsx@aol.com; 757-654-9567 BSA Troop 125 23190 Hunterdale Rd Franklin, VA Greg Mason 757-334-4269 t125eagle@yahoo.com BSA Cub Master Pack 27

Franklin-Southampton Community Concert Association P.O. Box 3 Courtland, VA 23837 https://franklinsouthamptonconcerts.org Nancy Rowe 757-653-2498

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Downtown Franklin History mural on the side of Coldwell Banker.

fyi Courtland Ruritan Club 26484 Old Plank Rd PO Box 586 Courtland, VA 23837 Collin Pulley 757-653-2259 Drewryville Woman's Club, member GFWC Meets the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Drewryville Woman's Club building. facebook.com/gfwcdrewryville Hunterdale Ruritan Club Murray Turner P.O. Box 826 133 Verna Street Franklin, VA 23851 757-404-4587 741 Hunterdale Rd Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-8007 Narcotics Anonymous For local meetings, visit www. outerlimitsareana.org 1-800-777-1515

Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Interpretive Center 23186 Main St., Capron, corner of Main and Southampton Parkway West www.nottowayindians.org. nottowayofVA@aol.com Pinecrest Garden Club Barbara Fickler 29540 Meherrin Road Boykins, VA 23827 757-654-6587 Rawls Museum Arts Leigh Anne Chambers 22376 Linden St. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-0754 leighanne@rawlsarts.com Sebrell Civic Club E.J. Cutright Jr. 21101 Old Hickley Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2646 Sedley Ruritan Club Joey Hewett 757-562-6700

Meet first Tuesday of every month 18080 Johnsons Mill Road Sedley, VA 23878 Sedley Woman’s Club, member GFWC Anne Bryant, president 757-562-5783 annewbryant@gmail.com; or June Dunlow - 757-5625869 Society for Creative Anachronisms www.sca.org www.atlantia.sca.org Southampton Heritage Village/Agricultural and Forestry Museum 26135 Heritage Lane Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9554; 757-375-2523 (tours)

Newsoms, VA 23874 757-654-6785 schsweb@verizon.net Southampton Democratic Party Yvonne Rose dyakarose@yahoo.com Greater Hampton Roads Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council Zachary Oman 11834 Canon Blvd, Suite L Newport News, VA 23606 757-595-3356 zachary.oman@scouting.org Suffolk Ladies Shrine Club Mary Insull 757-562-6447

Southampton County Historical Society Lynda Updike 33335 Statesville Road

The Love mural on the side of Virginia Outdoors in downtown Franklin.

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Firefighter EMT Ruthie Grant, right of center, shows an S.P. Morton Elementary School pre-K class what it will find in a Franklin Fire and Rescue ambulance during a demonstration June 3. Firefighter EMT Brian Morris, right, assists with the presentation.

Firefighter Medic Andrew Heard, with City of Franklin Fire and Rescue, points out and explains details to S.P Morton Elementary School pre-K students about equipment that he and the department use during emergency calls.

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Crafters made burlap wreaths at the monthly craft program held at the Courtland branch of the Blackwater Regional Library. From left to right are Lynette Lowe, Amy Thompson, Gayle Lowdermilk, Cindy Moore and Cynthia Kitchen concentrating on making their wreaths.

The Charles Street Gym in Franklin has been put on the Virginia Landmarks Register by the state Department of Historic Resources.

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Places of Worship FRANKLIN Black Creek Baptist Church 34163 Vicksville Rd Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7745 Pastor Richard Inman Beaver Dam Baptist Church 3593 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-5096 email: beaverdambaptist1828@gmail.com Pastor Warren Johnson Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter Day Saints 309 Homestead Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7548 Bishop Glenn Robertson East End Church 410 East St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-5542 Bishop Stephen D. Willis Emmanuel Episcopal Church 400 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-4542

Rev. J. Scott Baker Faith Fellowship Ministries 117 Forest Pine Road Franklin, VA 23851 Pastor Wilbert Lawrence Faith Outreach Tabernacle 608 Oak Street Franklin, VA 23851 757-516-6003 Elder Ronnie Warren

During the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet in Smithfield in january 2020, Community Harvest Outreach in Windsor, its board of directors, partners and volunteers received the honor of distinction award from the Isle of Wight chapter of the NAACP for outstanding community service. Above: Partners and volunteers of Community Harvest Outreach Inc. gather for a group photo after the award was presented.

fyi Fellowship Around the Word 101 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-516-2720 Apostle Dr. Peggy Scott

Hunterdale Baptist Church 23099 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7573 Pastor Howard Vinson

Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-6766 Rev. Alfred D. Brown Sr.

First Baptist Church 318 Hall St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7158 Pastor Marcus Jennings

Hunterdale Christian Church 741 Hunterdale Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-3682 Pastor Dean R. Jester

Rock Church of Franklin 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-3878 Pastor Danny Dillon

First Franklin Seventh Day Adventist 2102 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-0046 Pastor George Howard

Living Word Worship Center 1410 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-556-6344 Elder Dorothy Lane

Scott’s Revival Center 1816 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-7222 Dr. Evelyn Square

Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-5135 Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls

Mount Olive Holiness Church 34071 Smiths Ferry Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-2170 Bishop Samuel Hall

St. Jude’s Catholic Church 1014 Clay St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-9600 Rev. Charles Saglio

Franklin Church of God 2219 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-5420 Rev. James Ashby

New Hope Baptist Church 1415 Rosewood Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-6162 Rev. Anthony Goodwyn

St. Luke AME Zion Church 509 W 3rd Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-3409 Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Perry

Franklin Congregational Christian 412 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-3957 Rev. James H. Hyatt Jr.

New Life Church 1101 Johnson Circle Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-4705 Bishop Sherry Hall

Sycamore Baptist Church 31120 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-6749 Rev. David Roberts

Franklin Presbyterian Church 405 Lee St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-4313 Rev. Lou Ventura

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 416 Stonewall St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-9381 Pastor C.M. Carter

Full Gospel Kingdom Church 1538 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 757-516-8778 Pastor Terrance Johnson

New St. Mount Holiness Church 32376 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-6955 Pastor Charlie Collins Jr.

Tabernacle of Holiness 408 N. Franklin St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-1821 Evangelist Beaunia Tubbs Minister Raymond Everette

High Street United Methodist Church 31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-562-3367 Rev. Nathan Decker

Oak Grove Baptist Church 35441 S. Quay Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-7701 Pastor Curtis Mitchell

True Word Christian Church 31269 General Thomas Highway Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-9700 Pastor Chuck Worth White Oak Spring Baptist Church 26125 Delaware Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-4800 Pastor Wofford

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26 fyi SOUTHAMPTON All About Jesus Holy Church of Deliverance 7246 Proctors Bridge Road Ivor, VA 23866 757-859-9444 Pastor, Evangelist Mable Fenner

Pine Level Baptist Church 23035 Church St. Capron, VA 23829 434-658-9528 Pastor Keith Rose

Bryant Baptist Church 23375 Bryants Church Road Courtland, VA 23829 434-658-4255 Rev. Howard LeMelle Rev. James Hill Evangelist Carolyn Hill

Sedley Baptist Church 17494 Johnson Mill Road Sedley, VA 23878 757-562-5614 Pastor Jim Foreman

Capron Baptist Church 23174 Main St. Capron VA 23829 www.capronbaptistchurch.org Pastor Ron Carr Capron United Methodist Church 23118 Main St., Capron VA 23829 434-658-4691 Pastor Fred Brockhausen Community Fellowship Church of Deliverance 19315 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 23829 434-658-9512 Apostle Dr. Albert Evans Jr. Ebenezer Baptist Church 10686 Ivor Road Ivor, VA 23866 757-859-6711 Pastor Dionte Futrell Grace Lutheran Church 25280 New Market Road Courtland VA 23837 757-569-8953 gracelutheranc@earthlink.net Rev. Kaye Hute Grace Memorial United Methodist Church 31036 Peachtree Ave. Sedley, VA 23878 757-562-5464 Rev. Darwin Edwards

Shiloh Baptist Church 30188 Shiloh Road Boykins, VA 23827 757-654-6255 Rev. James C. Banks Jr. St. Mary AME Zion 17524 River Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-7207 Rev. Yolanda Buck Thomas Memorial Baptist Church 23008 Drewry Road Drewryville, VA 23844 434-658-4144 Rev. Scott Wasdin ISLE OF WIGHT Antioch Church 23011 Antioch Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6911 Pastor Darryl Palmer Bethany Presbyterian Church 5358 Zuni Circle Zuni, VA 23898 757-242-4623 Pastor Peter Atkinson Blackwater Baptist Association 9 S. Court St. P.O. Box 443 Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4131

Cedar Grove Baptist Church 17023 Black Creek Road Zuni, VA 23898 757-562-6963 Chapel Grove United Church of Christ 7366 W. Blackwater Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6178 Rev. H. Carlyle Church Jr. Christian Home Baptist Church 20123 Longview Drive Windsor, VA 23487 757-255-4626 Rev. Wendell Waller Colosse Baptist Church 6361 Rhodes Drive Windsor, VA 23487 757-562-6351 Pastor Tim Webb God’s Anointed Touch Ministries 5E Roberts Ave. Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4151 Bishop E.E. Hunter Holly Grove AME Church 21404 Orbit Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-5510 Pastor Phyllis Whichard Living Hope Community Fellowship 10001 Fire Tower Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-7144 Pastor Kevin L. Payne Mount Carmel Christian Church 27650 Walters Highway Carrsville, VA 23315 Pastor Blake James New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ 4264 Joyners Bridge Road Carrsville, VA 23315 757-569-8136

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Tabernacle of Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church 5283 Windsor Blvd.

Zuni, VA 23898 757-242-3638 Bishop Nathaniel Gomillion Tucker Swamp Baptist Church 37527 Seacock Chapel Road Zuni, VA 23898

757-242-6553 Rev. Curt Faison email: faisons4him@yahoo.com Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church 26363 Walters Highway Windsor, VA 23487 757-569-9181

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Greater Hampton Roads Peggy Scott Ministries P.O. Box 3687 Portsmouth, VA 23701 757-405-7077 email: peggyscottministries@gmail.com

Franklin High School celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-7. A school press release highlighted how teachers are so much more than educators, also serving as mentors, fathers, mothers, friends, big brothers, big sisters or whatever role they need to play at any particular moment. The Franklin High School administration, front office and guidance team kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week by providing ice cream for teachers during both lunch shifts. At left, teachers pictured enjoying their just desserts are Jon Smith, left, and Charlene Logan-Britt. At right, teachers pictured include Cherita Long and April Pittman.

The Heart of Franklin mural on the side of Park 'N Shop in downtown Franklin.

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Schools and Board Members Southampton County Schools More details can be found at www.southampton.k12.va.us Capron Elementary School Dr. Allison Francis, principal 18414 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 23829 434-658-4348 Fresh Start Center Tasha Ricks, principal 23190 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-562-2903 Meherrin Elementary School Susan Fowler, principal 28600 Grays Shop Road Newsoms, VA 23874 757-654-6461 Nottoway Elementary School Susan Melbye, principal 13093 Ivor Road Sedley, VA 23878 757-859-6539 Riverdale Elementary School Tamee Railey, Kisha Watford, co-principals 31023 Camp Parkway,

Courtland, VA 757-562-3007 Southampton Middle School Darian Bell, principal 23450 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9250

Franklin High School 310 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 23851 562-5187 Principal Travis Felts

Isle of Wight County Schools

Southampton High School Aronda Bell, principal 23350 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2751

Carrsville Elementary School 5355 Carrsville Highway Carrsville, VA 23315 757-357-8844 Principal: Pamela Hatfield

Southampton Technical Center Linda J. Adams, supervisor 23450 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9170

Windsor Elementary School 20008 Courthouse Highway Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4193 Principal: Ellen D. Couch

Franklin City Schools

Georgie Tyler Middle School 23320 North Court St. 757-242-3229 Principal: Kristy B. Buggs

S.P. Morton Elementary 300 Morton St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5458 Principal Dr. Shonda HarrisMuhammed J.P. King Jr. Middle School 501 Charles St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-4631 Principal Darren Parker

The We Be Jammin' summer concert series is held at Barrett's Landing in downtown Franklin on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Windsor High School 24 Church St. Windsor, VA., 23487 757-242-6172 Principal: Laura Sullivan

Private Schools Isle of Wight Academy 17111 Courthouse Highway

P.O. Box 105 Isle of Wight VA 23397 757-357-3866 Preschool/Childcare: 757-357-5193 www.iwacademy.com Headmaster Mark Munford Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd.

Suffolk, VA 23434 757-539-8789 www.nsacademy.org Head of School Debbie Russell Rock Church School 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-3878 Principal Danny Dillon www.rockfranklin.com Southampton Academy 26495 Old Plank Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2512 www.southamptonacademy.org Headmaster W. Scott Wasdin Tidewater Academy 217 W. Church St. Wakefield, VA 23888 757-899-5401 www.tawarriors.org Head of School: Lisa Francis

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Southampton County School Board

Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon Superintendent

Donna Rountree Drewryville District

Denise Bunn Newsoms District

Dr. Deborah Goodwyn Chairwoman

William Worsham At large

More details can be found at www.southampton.k12.va.us

Jim Pope III Vice Chairman Capron District

Christopher Smith Jerusalem District

Lynn Bradley Franklin District

Florence W. Reynolds Berlin/Ivor District

The main office is at 21308 Plank Road P.O. Box 96 Courtland, VA 23837 653-2692; 653-9422 (fax)

Opportunities await in Southampton schools On behalf of Southampton County Schools, I would like to welcome students and staff to an exciting 2021-2022 school year. The 2020-2021 school year was filled with new learning opportunities, and we are expanding those opportunities to continually move the division forward.

For the 2021-2022 school year, we have many innovative and cutting-edge programs and initiatives for students and staff that will be unveiled. Computer Coding through the Code to the Future program will expand to the middle school, as well as the infusion of Drone technology. Virtual Reality will become a reality for our middle and high school students as we will be implementing Hewlett Packard’s HP Z VR Backpack as part of the S.T.E.M. curriculum. The Sprout Pro

by HP will be used at the middle and high schools to manipulate the physical and digital worlds with immersive technology hi-res cameras, Touch Mat and 2D and

3D scanning capabilities.

Apple Crayons will be used at the elementary schools while Apple Pencils will be used at the middle and high schools.

JASON Learning will continue enhancing our hands-on science curriculum, offering engaging professional development for teachers and provide a student and teacher the opportunity to represent our school division as Argonauts on an excursion with JASON Learning and their scientists. Southampton High School has added Cyber Security and Nursing to the C.T.E. program.

Additionally, our partnership with PDCCC. will continue offering students the opportunity to take dual credit courses.

Southampton County Schools is also ensuring that a safe and secure learning environment is maintained and that processes and procedures are current.

To this end, the division has invested in NaviGate, a virtual safety response tool

to assist in developing, accessing and implementing our school safety program by administrators, staff, and first responders.

We are very excited about the new school year and all that Southampton County Schools has to offer. Our objective is to ensure a quality education in a safe environment empowering students with the skills, experiences and attributes to be successful in college, the workforce, and to be “life ready.” With our focus on people, pathways, and progress we feel confident that our students, teachers, and community will continue to thrive.

My heart is filled with pride as I think about the opportunities that await you within the Southampton County School Division.

Expanding excellence, Gwendolyn P. Shannon, Ph.D. Division Superintendent

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Isle of Wight County School Board Alvin Wilson Hardy District alwilson@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2021

Julia Perkins Windsor District jperkins@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2023

Newport District VACANT

Jackie W. Carr, chairman Carrsville District jcarr@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2021

Denise Tynes Smithfield District, vice chair dtynes@iwcsk12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2023

The board regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Robert C. Claud Sr. Boardroom at the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex on Route 258.

You can find board agendas and archived minutes at www.iwcs.k12.va.us.

Isle of Wight schools prepares students for college, career, life The mission of Isle of Wight County Schools is to enhance and expand on each child’s unique gifts and talents to ensure every child is college, career and life ready. These are not just words on a page. In IWCS, we are making them come alive every day by giving students opportunities to utilize collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication and citizenship. These skills align with Virginia’s Profile of a Graduate, along with deeper learning, career exploration and authentic experiences. Our students are tackling problems, developing solutions and presenting their learning through school expos.

Numerous programs throughout the division give students more chances to develop their unique gifts and talents.

Our expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings for high school students include Welding, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Building Trades and Nursing. Mechatronics and Global Logistics/Warehousing will come on board during the 2020-2021

school year. IWCS boasts a working farm located behind Windsor Elementary School. Complete with chickens, goats, rabbits as well as garden crops, the “Land Lab” creates an authentic experience for students in the Agriculture program. Internships with local businesses and industries will complete the school to work pipeline and ensure our students are highly qualified candidates and in demand with future employers.

While the redesign of our CTE program has been a top priority, we realize preparing students to be college, career and life ready begins in elementary school. All elementary students participate in coding which provides foundational skills to prepare students for high demand careers.

New math and literacy programs focus on individualizing instruction for every student to boost comprehension and proficiency.

We know our students and teach-

ers require technology that supports our vision. Schools are equipped with computer labs, laptop carts and iPads.

Middle schools have a 1:1 iPad initiative and high schools have a 1:1 laptop/iPad initiative. It is also important to provide areas throughout our schools that invite collaboration, which is why we have added flexible seating and easy access to technology in classrooms and building spaces.

Our progress toward our vision would not be possible without dedicated employees who make decisions every day that benefit every child. The obligation we have to our students extends well beyond graduation, which is why Isle of Wight County Schools will continue to be committed to preparing all of our students to be ready for college, ready for a career and ready for life.

Jim Thornton, Ed.D. Superintendent, Isle of Wight County Schools

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Franklin City Public Schools School Board Ward 1 Bob Holt 117 Hummingbird Lane Franklin, VA 23851 757-353-8870 rholt@fcpsva.org Ward 2 Amy L. Phillips 108 Robinhood Road Franklin, VA 23851 757-569-1579 (home); 757-651-9269 aphillips@fcpsva.org

Ward 5 Andrea Shelton 1903 South St., Apt. 122 Franklin, VA 23851 757-346-5147 ashelton@fcpsva.org

Ward 3 Tonya Smith 411 Hogart St. Franklin, VA 23851 tsmith@fcpsva.org

Ward 6 Jerry McCreary 508 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 757-346-5147 jmccreary@fcpsva.org

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City schools to work in partnership Welcome to the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year!

Continuing the rich tradition of excellence exemplified by the past and current students, faculty, leaders and community members has been an honor and pleasure.

We must continuously embrace the mission of Franklin City Public Schools: “To work in partnership with students, families and the community to provide enriching opportunities to empower individual learners to maximize their potential in becoming critical thinkers,

productive citizens and lifelong learners.”

I thank everyone for their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence as we continue to keep “Children First” and push to higher standards through rigorous instruction and student performance.

To a successful year, Tamara Sterling Superintendent Franklin City Public Schools

At-large Carrie Johnson 205 Cypress Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 757-651-9342 cjohnson@fcpsva.org

Ward 4 Marchelle F. Williams 303 Beale Court Franklin, VA 23851 757-621-6431 mwilliams@fcpsva.org

Superintendent Tamara Sterling Superintendent

The board regularly meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers.

207 W. Second Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 569-8111; 569-8078 (fax)

Trash Talk:

When and where to take your garbage Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday sites 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sedley — 17158 Johsons Mill Road Flaggy Run — 29388 Flaggy Run Road Berlin —12427 Ivor Road Southampton Meadows — 33444 Maggie St. Capron — 22478 Pine Level Road Adams Grove — 24389 Park Drive Newsoms — 29365 Statesville Road Boykins — 18449 General Thomas Highway Wednesday, Friday, Sunday sites 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Joyner’s Bridge — 33268 Joyner’s Bridge Road Sebrell — 22244 Barn Tavern Road Monroe — 30080 Monroe Road Courtland — 22802 Meherrin Road Drewryville — 11264 Old Belfield Road Branchville — 16154 Old Branchville Road Ivor — 36249 General Mahone Blvd.

Unity — 35350 Unity Road

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