FYI 2019 by The Tidewater News

FYI 2019-2020 INFORMATION GUIDE

FRANKLIN • SOUTHAMPTON • ISLE OF WIGHT

Published by The Tidewater News - July 28, 2019

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About this edition Welcome to the 2019-2020 edition of FYI, an annual publication of The Tidewater News. Inside these pages you will find an introduction and brief history to the area’s towns, as well as contact information for local organizations, churches, government agencies and more. You will also see contact information and photographs of the people who represent you in government. We hope you will enjoy this publication and find it to be a useful reference tool whether you’ve just moved in or you’ve been here all your life.

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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, such as an attorney's office, doctor, dentist and pharmacy. Longtime residents have noted that over the decades they've seen a lot of businesses come and go. They also point how 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.

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Capron

Driving down Route 58 from Franklin 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 constructed, and the train depot was the fi rst building constructed. The earliest built home is on the Virginia Historic Branchville Landmark list, the Vincent House, which The smallest town in Southampton was built in 1889. County, Branchville has a similar history In those early years, the town got by to the rest of the area. It sprouted, like on logging, sawmills and the railroad. the cotton and peanuts, at the crossroads Originally named Princeton, in honor of railroad tracks so as to remain conof Railroad Vice President Judge Prince nected to the rest of the Southeastern of nearby Courtland, the name was Virginia. changed in 1890 to Capron, after SouthThe town remains a hidden jewel in ern Railroad’s general freight and pasthe agrarian community of Southampton senger agent. The name changed after the County. A fun fact about Branchville: A post office officials requested it, citing few years ago, mayoral election was demail handling confusion with Princeton, cided by picking the winner out of a hat. West Virginia. 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 CSX Transportation. In the years prior to 1957, Carrsville had no fi re protection within the area. In January 1957, the need for a fi re department was addressed by the Carrsville Ruritans. The task of organizing the

fyi fi re department was turned over to the Public Service Committee with Walter Johnson as chairman. In April of that year, the fi re 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 fi rst piece of equipment purchased was an abandoned 1941 International Navy fi re truck with flat tires for $210. It was agreed that each member joining the fi re department would pay $30. In December 1976, wives of the fi remen 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 has its start in 1791 and was fi rst 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 had 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

Carrsville Elementary students in kindergarten through third grade joined forces to create care packages for American servicemen

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. 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 post master. The postal office had been built in 1838. Previously, the stop had been Samuel II's home, which was later rechristened Thomas Place when Person S. Thomas purchased the home in 1875. 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

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fyi The Civil War also came to the city in 1862 by way of the Blackwater River, when the Union's Joint Expedition Against Franklin brought in several ironclad ships, led by the USS CommoFranklin dore Perry. An independent city in Virginia, The Confederate forces in town opened Franklin had a population of 8,582 fire on the ships from the high banks in 2010, according to the U.S. Census along the river. report. There were five naval casualties and The city as a community is believed to 16 wounded. The Confederates tried to have had its start roughly in the 1830s block the retreat of the ships by felling as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River. The river system that included the large trees into the river, but the Union Blackwater, during that time period, was was able to get out without any ships used to transport goods to the Albemarle being lost. In 2010, there were 3,384 households Sound. out of which 30.1 percent had children It was officially incorporated in 1876, under the age of 8. According to the 2010 and the first U.S/ Census of 1880, had it Census, 25.1 percent of the population at a population of 447. And in 1887 the was under the age of 18, 7.7 percent from town began to see some manufacturing 18 to 24, 24.9 percent from 25 to 44, 23.9 growth, when a group of local brothpercent from 45 to 64, and 18.4 percent ers purchased a small sawmill along the of the population was 65 years of age or Blackwater River. The mill would grow older. The median age was 40 years. exponentially over the next 20 years In the city, many of the children are under the leadership of President Paul educated at the local public schools: Douglas Camp, Vice-President James Leonidas Camp and Secretary-Treasurer S.P. Morton Elementary School, J.P. King Middle School and Franklin High Robert Judson Camp. Annual sales were $28 million by 1955 School. Rock Church also has a presence in the Hunterdale community of the city for the Camp Corporation. The Camp with a school that takes children through family had a sense of community, and graduation. The Children's Center also it used its profits to give back to the city operates a pre-school. Paul D. Camp through higher than average wages and Community College also operates in the donations to local causes. In 1956, the corporation merged with Union Bag and community, awarding hundreds of associate's degrees each year to adults and Paper Co. out of New York to form the young adults alike. Union Camp corporation. The city has also had some success As Union Camp continued to grow, so in athletics recently, with the Broncos did the City of Franklin, incorporating of Franklin High School under Head as an independent city in 1961. Coach Darren Parker Jr. having won the In 1999, the company was purchased Virginia High School League Div. 1A by International Paper out of Memphis, State Championship in 2004 and 2008 in Tenn. The company produced lumber, pulp, paper products and other chemical football. Southampton Memorial Hospital, by-products. the city's largest employer, is located on Then one of the worst days in the histhe corner of Fairview Drive and High tory of Franklin came on Oct. 22, 2009, Street. Also located on High Street is when IP announced that they would be the Village at Woods Edge, a retirement permanently closing the paper mill in May, 2010. They've since opened back up community and home to the Back Porch and Grill restaurant. There is a YMCA on a limited basis, producing fluff pulp. Today, agriculture is the chief industry next to the high school on Crescent in Franklin, with manufacturing coming Drive named after James L. Camp. On College Drive, the Ruth Camp Campbell in second. also two cotton gins, one of which is still in operation today as an agriculture supply center and farming operation.

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, including the annual Fall Festival and the We Be Jammin' song and dance events of the summer. Another park is the Armory Field and Sports Complex, which is home to the Broncos. The park also houses the community pool, tennis courts and a softball field. The mayor is Frank M. Rabil. The city's official website is www.franklinva.com.

Ivor

The Town of Ivor, established as a village in 1858 and incorporated in 1908, observed its 100th birthday just a few years ago with a grand celebration on the grounds of the town’s municipal building. The town building, constructed in 1922 as Ivor High School, has served as the town’s administrative offices since it closed as a school in 1955. This 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 first 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,

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and lush pastures.

fyi and several homes. defense at the Battle of Chickamauga in In 1900, however, a great fire struck 1863 while allowed the Union Army to the little town, destroying three stores withdraw from the Georgia-Tennessee border after a gap in their line was exand eight homes. By 1920, many of the homes had been rebuilt and the town be- ploited. In addition gan to recover. to a school But with the Agriculture Facts About — Meherrin construction Southampton County Elementary of Route 460 Cotton and peanut growers in Southamp— there's a in 1930, travel ton County are annually recognized for their post office, a became easier productivity. An awards banquet take place in post office, and people bethe winter, usually at the Regional Workforce ball field and gan to shop in Development Center of Paul D. Camp Commuscattering of larger towns. nity College in Franklin. businesses. The businesses • Foxhill Farms Inc. was the top cotton producer Most downtown befor the 2017 crop year, with 1,373,170 pounds. recently, the gan to close. • In peanuts, Greg and Seth Edwards produced Newsoms RuToday, the 1,091,565 pounds. ritan Club and downtown • There are approximately 90,109 acres of harvested crop land available in Western Tidewater, town sponarea is still which produces products include corn, cotton, sored a Fourth a busy area, peanuts, poultry, soybeans and swine of July parade but instead • There are about 189 peanut farms, harvesting and getof stores, it is 22,888 acres and producing 62,716,099 pounds together for the home of of peanuts, likely the most productive county in the families of the Ivor Fire the state, and the eighth most in the nation the town and Department, • 40,386 acres of cotton, the most in the state surrounding the Ivor Vet• 732,671 bushels of corn produced each year communierinary Clinic • 98th county in the nation in watermelon ties. The event , two hair saproduction was kicked off lons, a farm• Greg and Seth Edwards were again the top with a parade er’s market, peanut producers. • Copeca Farms was the top cotton producer for featuring the post office the 2018 growing season. tractors, fireand one retail trucks, ATVs store. Larger and floats businesses are pulled by decorated trucks. located on Rte 460. They include Felts Packing, Ivor Furniture, Prescription Fertilizer and a motorcycle shop. Sedley In addition to residences, this quiet Newsoms and peaceful-looking village is home to With a population of only a few hunan assortment of churches, such as Seddred, the town of Newsoms is a place ley Baptist and Grace Memorial United where you know your neighbors, and Methodist Church. You'll find worldthey know you. Among the oldest settle- famous Hubs Peanuts based here. There's ments in Southampton County, Newa post office, volunteer fire department soms owes its beginning to the develop- and a handful of businesses here. Natument of the railroad. The townspeople of rally, agriculture also makes its presence what was then called Newsome’s Depot throughout. provided cotton, peanuts and soybeans Let's not forget the renown Sedley to the outside market. Woman's Club, a member of the GenNewsoms was of the home of Union eral Federation of Women's Clubs. That Gen. George Henry Thomas during the organization, which began in 1936, has Civil War, who was given the nickname been largely responsible for improve“The Rock of Chickamauga” for his stout ments made to the area. Some projects

that reflect decades of effort are: helping Ruritans secure street lights for Sedley; donations to the Sedley Fire Department; establishing Rogers Memorial Park; “Helping Hands” at Hunterdale Elementary School; Nancy Vick Owen Scholarship; community Halloween Party; Home Improvement Award; “Smile Bags” for Operation Smile; dress dolls and bears and fill stockings for the Salvation Army; fruit baskets for senior citizens; “Adopt a Highway;” Christmas in the park; Christmas Door Decorating Contest; and in 1996 the first Christmas Tour of Homes.

Walters

Walters is an unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County. Walters was located on a now-abandoned portion of the Virginian Railway (VGN), built by industrialist Henry Huttleston Rogers to ship coal from West Virginia to port at Sewell’s Point, near Norfolk. Completed in 1909, the VGN was merged into the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1959. The former railroad right-of-way now carries an important pipeline which transports fresh water to communities in South Hampton Roads. Walters was named after a resident, Walter Joyner. A nearby community in Southampton County was already named Joyners, so that name was abandoned. The community at one time was a bustling area, with several stores, a bank and post office.

Windsor

Windsor is an incorporated town located near the crossroads of U.S. routes 460 and 258. The population was 916 at the 2000 census. However, due to recent annexation of a portion of Isle of Wight County, the town of Windsor grew to a population of more than 3,000 people. 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

12 fyi to honor the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. The spelling and pronunciation of the revised name were both more practical for the European colonists. 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 completed 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 created. 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. This 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.”

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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. According to the book “Zoo-Nye: A Story of the Village” by historian Jane March, the village was most likely an early river settlement, but little is known about it or its people until 1850, when the Norfolk-Petersburg Railroad was built through the settlement. 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

fyi with a cotton gin, bank, barber shops, boarding houses, hotels, livery, general stores, pool halls, two factories and a school. Despite any hardships, the residents keep going. If there is one thing to be said about the village’s people, they have heart, observed March. They survived devastating floods in 1940 and 1999 and three fi res. The last fi re, in 1931, almost wiped out the village. The residents just rebuilt and started all over. 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. A marker commemorating the bravery of these young soldiers was placed beside Route 460 near the highway bridge by the Department of Historical Resources in 2006. 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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Representatives State Representatives IN THE SENATE

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Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-18) Legislative assistant: V. Lamont Tillage Jr.

District 64

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 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. P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 Email: district14@senate.va.gov Fax: 804-698-7651 • Phone: 804-698-7514

Del. Emily Brewer (R-64) Legislative assistant: Michael Kemp District office 319 Main St., Suite 108 Smithfield VA 23430 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 Del. Roslyn Tyler (D-75) Legislative assistant: Mary Beth Washington 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. 900 E. Main St. Room E321 Richmond, VA 23219 Email: DelRTyler@house.virginia.gov Fax: 804-698-7651 • Phone: 804-698-1075

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Southampton County Board of Supervisors

Dallas O. Jones, Chairman Drewryville District 7427 Southampton Parkway Drewryville, VA 23844 434-634-2987 (home) djones@ southamptoncounty.org

Ronald M. West, Vice Chairman Berlin/Ivor District 12452 Tucker Swamp Road Zuni, VA 23898 242-6014 (home) rwest@ southamptoncounty.org

Dr. Alan W. Edwards Jerusalem District 29102 Millstone Circle Courtland, VA 23837 569-9388 (home) aedwards@ southamptoncounty.org

Carl J. Faison Boykins District 18199 Cross Keys Road Boykins, VA 23827 654-9697 (home) cfaison@ southamptoncounty.org

R. Randolph Cook Newsoms District 22231 Ball Park Road Newsoms, VA 23874 654-6656 (home) rcook@ southamptoncounty.org

S. Bruce Phillips Capron District 17412 Carys Bridge Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-8581 (cell) bphillips@ southamptoncounty.org

Barry T. Porter Franklin District 21317 Waterview Lane Franklin, VA 23851 562-9862 (home) bporter@ southamptoncounty.org

Board of Supervisors regular meetings are the fourth Monday of each month except May (moved to the following day) and December (moved to the third Monday). Meetings begin at 7 p.m.

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

S. Bruce Phillips Capron District 17412 Cary's Bridge Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-8581 (cell) bphillips@southamptoncounty.org

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

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

Robert White Franklin District P.O. Box 434 Franklin,VA 23851 562-3234 (home) rwhite@southamptoncounty.org

H. Josh Wyche Security Southampton County Sheriﬀ 's Office Courtland, VA 23837 653-2100

Douglas A. Chesson Berlin-Ivor District 36184 Unity Road Zuni, VA 23898 613-2480 (home) dchesson@southamptoncounty.org William 'Bill' Day Capron District 22371 Popes Station Road/P.O. Box 99 Capron, VA 23829 377-8693 bday@southamptoncounty.org

J. Michael Mann Boykins-Branchville District 34461 Meherrin Road Boykins, VA 23827 654-9468 (home) mmann@southamptoncounty.org Lynette Allston At-Large P.O. Box 24 Drewryville, VA 23844 434-658-4454 lallston@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.

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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 15 percent of school districts in the Commonwealth

of Virginia in 2017. We’re also served by Paul D. Camp Community College which offers a state-of-the-art Workforce Development Center at its Franklin campus to meet the needs of new and existing employers. Centrally located on the Mid-Atlantic, Southampton County is within a day’s drive of more than 130 million consumers providing limitless opportunities for continued economic growth. Over the past five years, we've welcomed two new world-class corporate citizens to our community including Enviva, the world’s largest producer of wood pellets and Hampton Farms, America’s No. 1 in-shell peanut brand. The quality of life here is outstanding. Come. See for yourself. Southampton County is a great place to live, work and raise a family! Michael Johnson Southampton County Administrator

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Franklin City Council Frank Rabil Mayor At-Large Member 757 651-9697 Email: franklincitymayor@franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2018; expires June 30, 2020

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

Barry Cheatham Ward 1, Vice Mayor 757 569-9747 Email: ward-1@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2016; expires June 30, 2020

Lynwood Johnson Ward 4 757-556-9279 Email: ward-4@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2016; expires June 30, 2020

Benny Burgess Ward 2 757 569-8776 Email: ward-2@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2016; expires June 30, 2020

Wynndolyn CopelandHilliard Ward 5 757 651-9069 Email: ward-5@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2018; expires June 30, 2022

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 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 business center for Western Tidewater, 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 longestablished 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 act resiliently in the face of adversity and are committed to a strong

work ethic and spirit. Franklin 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. 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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Windsor Town Council Town of Windsor More information can be found at windsor-va.gov. The town hall is located at 8 E. Windsor Blvd. P.O. Box 307 Windsor, VA 23487 242-4288

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 •Durwood V. Scott, Vice Mayor (term expires 12/31/2020) Phone Number: (757) 242-6528 •Greg Willis (term expires 12/31/2020) Phone Number: (757) 242-3281 Email: gwillis@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) Phone Number: gstubbs@windsor-va.gov • J. Randy Carr (term expires 12/31/2022) Email: rcarr@windsor-va.gov • Walter Bernacki (term expires 12/31/2020) Phone Number: (757) 404-2586 Email: wbernacki@windsor-va.gov

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. • James P. O'Briant III, chairman • Frances D. Butler • Karita N. Suiter • Carolyn W. Harrup • Michael D. Luter

Planning Commission

The members regularly meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers, 8 E. Windsor Blvd. • Bennie G. Brown – Chairman • Larissa Williams • N. Macon Edwards III • Leonard L. Marshall Jr. • Edward Lynch • Glyn T. Willis IV • George L. Stubbs Ben Sullivan – Planning & Zoning administrator

Police

R.D. Riddle, Chief 56 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-6799; 357-2151 (dispatch, nonBoard of Zoning Appeals The Windsor Board of Zoning Appeals meets emergency); 242-0328 (fax) Crime Line: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (5625887) as needed to review variance applications,

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 357-9997 for details. For after-hours emergencies or water leaks, call the county's central dispatch at 357-2151. Sewer service is available in certain areas of the town by the county's Public Utilities. Call 365-6319 for more information.

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Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors William M. McCarty, chairman Newport District 10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314 356-1515 (work) wmccarty@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2016 End of Term: 12-31-2019 Joel C. Acree, vice chairman Windsor District 100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 255-2705 (home) jacree@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2016 End of Term: 12-31-2019 Don Rosie Carrsville District P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 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 357-7359 (home) rudolph.jeﬀerson@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2018 End of Term: 12-31-2021 Richard L. “Dick” Grice Smithfield District 415 Muirfield Smithfield, VA 23430 757-365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2016 End of Term: 12-31-2019

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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Offices

Important Contact Information Franklin

More information can be found at www.franklinva.com

Clerk of Court Mariah Belcher 562-1158

Franklin Airport 562-8764

Commissioner of Revenue Brenda Rickman 562-8548

Franklin City Attorney H. Taylor Williams IV 562-8505

Community Development Donald Goodwin 562-8681

City Treasurer Dinah Babb 562-8543

Franklin Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Vernie Francis 562-8581

Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Jay Brenchick, president and CEO 601 N. Mechanic St. Suite 300 Franklin, Va 23851 Office: 562-1958 www.franklinsouthamptonva.com Finance Office Tracy Gregory Interim Finance Director 562-8532 Franklin Power and Light Mark Bly

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Courtland, VA 23837 653-2045; 653-2492 (fax)

Courtland, VA 23837 653-3015; 653-0227 (fax)

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

Community Development Beth Lewis, Director 207 W. Second Ave. Franklin, VA 23857 562-8580

Sheriff’s Office Sheriff J.B. “Jack” Stutts 22336 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 P.O. Box 70 653-2100

Police Chief Phil Hardison 562-8575 Public Works Director Russ Pace 562-8564 Social Services Director Ann White 562-8520 anne.white@dss.virginia.gov Voter Registrar Jennifer Maynard 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 653-2100 Clerk of the Court Rick Francis 22350 Main St. P.O. Box 190 Courtland, VA 23837 653-2200 Commissioner of the Revenue Amy B. Carr 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 760 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3030; 653-2935 Commonwealth's Attorney Eric Cooke 22350 Main St. P.O. Box 346

County Attorney Richard E. Railey Jr. 22237 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 653-2351 County Administrator Michael W. Johnson 26022 Administration Center Dr. Courtland, VA 23837 653-3015 County Extension Office 21300 Plank Road P.O. Box 10 Courtland, VA 23837 653-2572; 653-2849 (fax) Farm Service Agency 22313 Main St. P.O. Box 7 Courtland, VA 23837 653-2532; 653-2201 (fax) 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 653-3040; 653-0834 (fax) Public Utilities Julien Johnson 24283 Old Bridge Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-3015; 653-0227 (fax) Public Works Hart Council, director 25177 Public Works Road P.O. Box 400

Social Services 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 550 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3080; 653-0357 Treasurer Rhonda V. Griffin 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 250 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3025; 653-0227 (fax) rgriffin@southamnptoncounty.org Voter Registrar Lynn H. Burgess 22361 Main St. P.O. Box 666 Courtland, VA 23837 653-9280; 653-9401 (fax)

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 365-6318 Clerk of Circuit Court Sharon N. Jones, Clerk P.O. Box 110 17000 Josiah Parker Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6233 Commissioner of the Revenue Gerald Gwaltney, Commissioner

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fyi 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 113 P.O. Box 109 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6222; 356-9731 (fax) 365-6321 (Business tax) 365-6301 (Income tax) 365-6219 (Real estate) Commonwealth’s Attorney 17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 112 Isle of Wight, Virginia 23397 357-7312; 357-4458 (fax) County Administrator’s Office Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Cir. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6204 Economic Development 17146 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 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 and Windsor, and the communities of Carrollton, Carrsville, Isle of Wight and Rushmere operate their own volunteer fire departments. Chief Jeff Terwilliger 17130 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6308; 357-3631 (fax) 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 - Friday 365-6261;  357-9610 (fax) General Services Department Solid Waste Division 13048 Poor House Drive P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 356-1652 SolidWaste@isleofwightus.net Anyone with questions concerning new or existing curbside trash collection should contact Bay Disposal at 857-9700, extension 2. Isle of Wight Museum 103 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 356-1223 Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court P.O. Box 81 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6237 Parks & Recreation 13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314 357-2291 Planning and Zoning P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6211 planning@isleofwightus.net

Public Utilities P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6319 (administration) or 365-6284 (billing) utilities@isleofwightus.net Refuse and Recycling Centers Effective July 1, 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. Sheriff’s Office James Clarke, Sheriff 17110 Monument Circle Suite C Windsor, VA 23487 357-2151 (non-emergency) 357-9144 (records units) 356-1271 (records request) 357-9001 (public information)

com jwinslow@isleofwightus.net Treasurer’s Office Judith C. Wells, treasurer 17090 Monument Circle P.O. Box 79 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 357-6228 jwells@isleofwightus.net Utilities Services Dept. Stormwater Division 17140 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-1659 Victim/Witness Assistance 17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 357-7403; 357-4247 (fax)

Voter Registration Lisa E. Betterton, General Social Services Registrar-Director of 17100 Monument Circle, Suite Elections A 17106 Monument Circle P.O. Box 102 P.O. Box 77 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-0880 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tourism 365-6230, 365-6302, 365319 Main St. 4115, 365-1649; 357-5699 (fax) Smithfield, VA 23430 Monday through Friday 8:30 357-5182; 800-365-9339 a.m. to 5 p.m. 365-4360 (fax) 365-6230, 365-6302, 365www.genuinesmithfieldva. 4115, 365-1649; 357-5699 (fax)

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Clubs and Organizations Franklin AARP Erva Sumblin 25 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-2286 American Red Cross Cindy Darden P.O. Box 952 Franklin, VA. 23851 757 516-6642 Auxiliary at Southampton Memorial Hospital

Sharon Doege 100 Fairview Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-6184 Blackwater Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; League Nancy Stutts 213 Woodland Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-7939 Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Virginia Eric Taylor 300 Morton St. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-7350

BSA Pack 17 HSUMC 31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 Kent Stephenson 618-3342 tkstephenson@verizon.net BSA Troop 17 HSUMC P.O Box 218 Franklin, VA 23851 31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 Bryan Fenters

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562-5551 bryanfenters@gmail.com Cover 3 Foundation Greg Scott 125 S. College Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 Franklin Garden Club Mary Nelson Thompson Franklin, VA. 23851 757 653-2211 Franklin Junior Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Sue Iseminger Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-1747 Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 309 Main St. Franklin, VA 23851 Greg Jackson 647-9411 gjackson244@gmail.com

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Franklin Shag Club Meets at Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Every first and third Wednesday

Franklin-Southampton Area United Way Anne Bryant P.O. Box 366 Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-8929

Franklin Shrine Club Kevin Insull 31073 Arber Road Franklin, VA 23851 653-1305

Franklin Southampton Charities Melody Tayloe P.O. Box 276 Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-1611

Franklin Rotary Club Pat Newman P.O. Box 304 Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-3878

Franklin/Southampton Relay For Life Cindy Cotton 617-9743 c.cotton@charter.net

Franklin/Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce Teresa Beale 108 W. Third Ave.

Franklin/Southampton Republican Party Walter D. "Walt" Brown III 33334 Sandy Ridge Road

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Habitat for Humanity Frank Rickman 109 W. First Ave. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 304-9504

James L. Camp Jr. YMCA Kathy Roberts 300 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-3491

High Street Seniors Jean Green 208 N. High St. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-6576

Mustang Football Team Coach Rob Carter 31068 Country Club Road. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-8415

Hokie Club Jim Davis 1009 Clay St. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-9629

Partners Among Cats & Canines P.O. Box 1133 Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-0202

Hunterdale Voulunteer Fire Dept. REHAB Rosmary Scott 111 Dale Circle

Paul D. Camp Community College Nita Holt 100 N College Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-6717

Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library Bonnie Roblin 280 N. College Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-4801 Senior Circle Barbara Wade Southampton Memorial Hospital Franklin, VA. 23851 Texie Camp Marks Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Jeff Zeigler 700 Campbell Ave. Franklin, VA. 23851 757 562-6806 VFW Post 4411 Kevin Myers 32414 John Beverly Rose Drive Franklin, VA. 23851 757 569-8196 Woodmen of the World Bill Witt 205 W. Fourth Ave.

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Southampton County 4-H Clubs P. O. Box 10 Courtland, VA 23837 899-4901 RiverGuard Jeff Turner, P.O. Box 44 Sedley, VA 23878 562-5173 Blackwater Regional Library Board 22511 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 653-2821

Courtland, VA 23837 562-7760 354-6839 (cell) www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org Franklin-Southampton Community Concert Association P.O. Box 3 Courtland, VA 23837 Hunterdale Ruritan Club Murray Turner P.O. Box 826 133 Verna Street Franklin, VA 23851 757-404-4587

Boykins Lions Club Marjorie Graziano, secretary 654-6121

The Jameer Woodley Reading Foundation Hattie Francis P.O. Box 94 Capron, VA 23829 377-7138

BSA Troop 125 Greg Mason 334-4269 t125eagle@yahoo.com

Narcotics Anonymous For local meetings, visit www. outerlimitsareana.org 1-800-777-1515

BSA Cub Master Pack 27 Cecil Edwards Jr. 23383 Hanging Tree Road Courtland, VA 23837 613-9722 cecil.edwards@yahoo.com

Pine Crest Garden Club Barbara Fickler 29540 Meherrin Road Boykins, VA 23827 654-6587

Courtland Ruritan Club 26484 Old Plank Road P.O Box 586 Courtland, VA 23837 Collin Pulley 653-2259 Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Interpretive Center 23186 Main St., Capron, corner of Main and Southampton Parkway West www.nottowayindians.org. nottowayofVA@aol.com

Rawls Museum Arts Leigh Anne Chambers 22376 Linden St. Courtland, VA 23837 653-0754 Sebrell Civic Club E.J. Cutright Jr. 21101 Old Hickley Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-2646

Sedley Ruritan Club Joey Hewett 562-6700 Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of meet 1st Tuesday of every month Southampton County Sedley Woman’s Club Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown June Dunlow P.O. Box 397 562-5869 Cattashowrock Town 27345 Aquia Path

Society for Creative Anachronisms Patti Watkinson 14583 Cottage Hill Road. Sedley, VA 23878 562-3646 Southampton Heritage Village/ Agricultural and Forestry Museum 26135 Heritage Lane Courtland, VA 23837 653-9554; 375-2523 (tours) Southampton County Historical Society Lynda Updike 33335 Statesville Road Newsoms, VA 23874 654-6785 Southampton Democratic Party Yvonne Rose dyakarose@yahoo.com

Isle of Wight American Legion Post 49 Rich Huebner 818 S. Church St. Smithfield, VA. 23430 757 357-9239 Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Delta Psi Chapter, Mary (Sam) Patrick 757 357-3310 BSA Troop 37 Phillip Bradshaw 377-7178 Pbradshaw56@aol.com BSA Crew 1737 Greg South 647-8676 obxdivr@charter.net Carrollton Ruritan Club Earl Hardison 14138 Norsworthy Dr. Carrollton, VA. 23314 757 238-2648 Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department 15020 Carrollton Blvd. Carrollton, VA. 23314 757 238-2474

28 fyi Carrsville Ruritan Club Tim Rife 371-6671 Cub Pack 37 Beth South 647-2779 Isle of Wight Historical Society P.O. Box 121 Smithfield, VA. 23431 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 Jim Polanosky, president jpolano@earthlink.net Kevin D. Goerger, secretary 377-9301 kgoerger@vt.edu Dale Jones, Building Rental Requests 871-4018 https://www.facebook.com/Isle-of-WightRuritan-Club-176382992377718/ Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad Brian Carroll 757 357-2587 Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor YMCA Pete Kovalcik 757 365-4060 Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department Brandon Jefferson 5354 Old Stage Hwy. Smithfield, VA. 23430 757 357-3207 United Daughters of the ConfederacyIOW Chapter Myrna Sharon, President (706) 897-2718 Venture Crew 1737 Greg South 647-8676 obxdivr@charter.net Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 Bruce Fischer

223 Washington St. P.O. Box 461 Smithfield, VA 23430 757 359-0665 Walters Ruritan Club Leland Gneiski 757 562-0637 Windsor Ruritan Club James Mcenzie, president 757-377-6200 Windsor Woman's Club Karen Beale 19 Taylor Ave. Windsor, VA 23487 757-615-9167 mrshlb17@gmail.com Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Smithfield, Royce Patrick www.gwfc-smithfieldva.org Zuni Ruritan Club Theodore Hardison Zuni, VA. 23898 757-651-5248 Windsor Volunteer Fire Department Lee Marshall 80 E. Windor Blvd. Windsor, VA. 23487 757 242-3191 Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad Michael McCracken 19 E. Windsor Blvd. Windsor, VA. 23487 757 242-6760

Hampton Roads Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council Zachary Oman 11834 Canon Blvd., Suite L Newport News, VA 23606 zachary.oman@scouting.org Catholic Charities Christopher Tann 5361 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA. 23462 757 456-2366

Daughters of the American Revolution (Constantia Chapter) Bonnie Roblin 757 329-2554 14495 Plank Road Courtland, VA. 23837 Edmarc, Inc. Deborah Stitzer-Brame 516 London St. Portsmouth, VA. 23704 757 967-9251 FoodBank of Southeast VA. Joanne Batson, CEO P. O. Box 1940 Norfolk, VA. 23501 757 627-6599 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 47 Marcie Blum 5821 Iron Bridge Road. Richmond, VA. 23234 (804) 745-6720 Genieve Shelter Mary Williams-Davis 157 N. Main St. Suffolk, VA. 23434 757 925-4365 Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Marcy Germanotta 912 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA. 23322 757 547-4405 Salvation Army Captain James Shiels 400 Bank St. Suffolk, VA. 23434 757 539-5201 Suffolk Ladies Shrine Club Mary Insull 562-6447 Western Tidewater Health District Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator Jim Stiel 135 Hall Ave. Suite A Suffolk, VA. 23434 757 514-4768

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Places of Worship FRANKLIN Black Creek Baptist Church 34163 Vicksville Rd Franklin, VA 23851 562-7745 Pastor Greg Kitts Beaver Dam Baptist Church 3593 Carrsville Hwy. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5096 Dr. Richard L. Peery

562-7962 Elder Ronnie Warren

562-4313 Rev. Lou Ventura

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

Full Gospel Kingdom Church 1568 Carrsville Hwy. Franklin, VA 23851 516-8778

First Baptist Church 318 Hall St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-7158 Rev. Dwight Riddick

Church of Jesus Christâ&#x20AC;¨of Latter Day Saints 309 Homestead Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-7548 Bishop Glenn Robertson

First Franklin Seventh Day Adventist 1102 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-0046 Pastor Lord

East End Church 410 East St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5542 Bishop Stephen D. Willis

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

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 400 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-4542 Rev. J. Scott Baker

Franklin Church of God 2219 Carrsville Hwy. Franklin, VA 23851 377-6582 Rev. James Ashby

Faith Fellowship Ministries 117 Forest Pine Road Franklin, VA 23851 569-0786 Pastor Wilbert Lawrence

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

Faith Outreach Tabernacle 9021 South St. Franklin, VA 23851

Franklin Presbyterian Church 405 Lee St. Franklin, VA 23851

High Street United Methodist Church 31164 Camp Parkway Franklin, VA 23851 562-3367 Rev. Nathan Decker Hunterdale Baptist Church 23099 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-7573 Pastor Howard Vinson Hunterdale United Church 741 Hunterdale Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-3682 Living Word Worship Center 1410 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 556-6344 Elder Dorothy Lane Mount Olive Holiness Church 34071 Smiths Ferry Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-2170 Bishop Samuel Hall New Hope Baptist Church 1415 Rosewood Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 562-6162 Rev. Anthony Goodwyn

30 fyi New Life Church 1101 Johnson Circle Franklin, VA 23851 562-4705 Rev. Sherry Saunders

Sycamore Baptist Church 31120 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-6749 Pastor Roger Crump

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 416 Stonewall St. Franklin, VA 23851 569-9381

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

New St. Mount Holiness Church P.O. Box 414 Franklin, VA 23851 569-0436 Pastor Charlie Collins, Jr. Oak Grove Baptist Church 35441 S. Quay Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-7820 Dr. Robert Duck Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Hwy. Franklin, VA 23851 562-6766 Rev. Alfred D. Brown Sr. Rock Church of Franklin 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-3878 Rev. Dave Dillion Scott’s Revival Center 1816 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-7222 Dr. Evelyn Square St. Jude’s Catholic Church 1014 Clay St. Franklin, VA 23851 569-9600 Rev. Charles Saglio St. Luke AME Zion Church 100 St. Luke Circle Franklin, VA 23851 562-3409 Dr. Reverend Joseph A Perry

True Word Christian Church 31269 General Thomas Hwy. Franklin, VA 23851 569-9700 Pastor Chuck Worth

Ivor, VA 23866 859-6711 Rev. William Smith Grace Lutheran Church 25280 New Market Road Courtland VA 23837 757-569-8953 e-mail: gracelutheranc@earthlink.net Rev. Dennis Buchholz Grace Memorial United Methodist Church 31036 Peachtree Ave. Sedley, VA 23878 562-5464 Pastor Will Sloan

White Oak Spring Baptist Church 26125 Delaware Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-4800

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

Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church 26363 Walters Highway Windsor, VA 23487 569-9181

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

SOUTHAMPTON All About Jesus Holy Church of Deliverance 7246 Proctors Bridge Road Ivor, VA 23866 757-859-9444 Pastor, evangelist Mable Fenner Bryant Baptist Church 23375 Bryant Church Road Courtland, VA 23837 434-658-4255 Rev. Leon Towes Community Fellowship Church of Deliverance 19315 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 23829 434-658-9512 Elder Elsie G. Evans Ebenezer Baptist Church 10686 Ivor Road

Shiloh Baptist Church 30188 Shiloh Road Boykins, VA 23827 654-6255 St. Mary AME Zion 17121 Wakefield Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-9189 Rev. Yolanda Buck Thomas Memorial Baptist Church 23058 Drewry Road Drewryville, VA 23844 434-658-4144 Rev. Scott Wasdin

ISLE OF WIGHT Antioch Church 23011 Antioch Road Windsor, VA 23487  242-6911 Pastor Chris Cherry

fyi Bethany Presbyterian Church PO Box 51 Zuni, VA 23898 242-4623 Dr. Steve Frazier

Windsor, VA 23487 562-6351 Pastor Tim Webb God’s Anointed Touch Ministries 5 Roberts Ave. Windsor, VA 23487 242-4151 Bishop E.E. Hunter

Blackwater Baptist Association 9 S. Court St. P.O. Box 443 Windsor, VA 23487  242-4131 Chapel Grove United Church of Christ 7366 W. Blackwater Road Windsor, VA 23487 242-6178 Rev. H. Carlyle Church Jr. Christian Home Baptist Church 20123 Longview Drive Windsor, VA 23487 255-4626 Rev. Wendell Waller Colosse Baptist Church 6361 Rhodes Drive

Holly Grove AME Church 21404 Orbit Road Windsor, VA 23487 357-5510 Pastor Phyllis Whichard Living Hope Community Fellowship 10001 Fire Tower Road Windsor, VA 23487 357-7144 Mount Carmel Christian Church 27882 Walters Highway Carrsville, VA 23315 569-9437 Pastor Blake James

New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ 4284 Joyners Bridge Road Carrsville, VA 23315 569-8136 Tabernacle of Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church 5283 Windsor Blvd. Zuni, VA 23898 242-3638 Bishop Nathaniel Gomillion Tucker Swamp Baptist Church 37527 Seacock Chapel Road Zuni, VA 23898 242-6553 Rev. Curt Faison

Hampton Roads Peggy Scott Ministries P.O. Box 3555 Portsmouth, VA 23701 405-7077

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Schools and Board Members Southampton County Schools

Courtland, VA 23837 653-9170; 653-9422 (fax)

Capron Elementary School Dr. Allison Francis, principal 18414 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 23829 434-658-4348; 434-658-4118 (fax)

Franklin City Schools

Fresh Start Center Tasha Ricks, principal 23190 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-2903; 562-2590 (fax) Meherrin Elementary School Rickeita Jones, principal 28600 Grays Shop Road Newsoms, VA 23874 654-6461; 654-6028 (fax) Nottoway Elementary School Susan Melbye, principal 13093 Ivor Road Sedley, VA 23878 859-6539; 859-9392 Riverdale Elementary School Will Melbye, principal 31023 Camp Parkway, Courtland, VA 562-3007; 562-6424 (fax) Southampton Middle School Darian Bell, principal 23450 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 653-9250; 653-0719 or 653-7251 (fax) Southampton High School 23350 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 653-2751; 653-0414 (fax) Southampton Technical Center Linda J. Adams, supervisor 23450 Southampton Parkway

S.P. Morton Elementary 300 Morton St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5458 Principal Dr. Sherie Davis J.P. King Jr. Middle School 501 Charles St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-4631 Principal Darren Parker Franklin High School 310 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 23851 562-5187 Principal Travis Felts

Isle of Wight County Schools Carrsville Elementary School 5355 Carrsville Highway Carrsville, VA., 23315 357-8844; 562-2607 (fax)

P.O. Box 105 Isle of Wight VA 23397 357-3866; 357-6886 (fax) Preschool/Childcare: 357-5193 www.iwacademy.com Headmaster Mark Munford Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434 539-8789; 934-8363 (fax) www.nsacademy.org Head of Schoool 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 653-2512; 653-7273; 653-0011 (fax) www.southamptonacademy.org Headmaster W. Scott Wasdin Tidewater Academy 217 W. Church St. Wakefield, VA 23888 899-5401; 899-2521 (fax) www.tawarriors.org Head of School: Lisa Francis

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Windsor Elementary School 20008 Courthouse Highway Windsor, VA., 23487 242-4193; 242-3842 (fax) Georgie Tyler Middle School 23320 North Court St. Windsor, VA., 23487 242-3229; 242-8105 (fax) Windsor High School 24 Church St. Windsor, VA., 23487 242-6172; 242-4948 (fax)

Private Schools Isle of Wight Academy 17111 Courthouse Highway

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

Southampton County School Board

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

Donna Rountree Drewryville District

Denise Bunn Newsoms District

Dr. Deborah Goodwyn Chairwoman

William Worsham At large

Dr. Carolyn Modlin Boykins District

Jim Pope III Vice Chairman Capron District

Christopher Smith Jerusalem District

Lynn Bradley Franklin District

Florence W. Reynolds Berlin/Ivor District

Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon Superintendent Chairwoman

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

Dr. Gwendolyn Shannon is the superintendent, who is now in her third year for the county. The board consists of Dr. Deborah Goodwyn, chairwoman; Jim Pope, vice chairman; Lynn Bradley, Denise Bunn, Dr. Carolyn Modlin, Florence Reynolds, Donna Rountree, Christopher Smith Sr. and William Worsham. The school board regularly meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Wigwam, located in the Southampton Technical Center between Southampton Middle and High schools.

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

hi-res cameras, Touch Mat and 2D and On behalf of Southampton County NaviGate, a virtual safety response tool 3D scanning capabilities. Apple Crayons Schools, I would like Shannon to welcomeisstuto assist in developing, Dr. Gwendolyn the superintendent, who is now in her third year for the county. accessing and will be used at the elementary schools dents and staff to an exciting 2018-2019 implementing our school safety program The year. board of school Dr. Deborah Goodwyn, Jim at Pope, chairman; Lynnstaff, Bradley, Denise while Apple chairwoman; Pencils will be used the viceby school administrators, and first reTheconsists 2017-2018 year middle and Donna high schools. JASONChristopher Learnwas filled with new learning opportunities, sponders. Bunn, Dr. Carolyn Modlin, Florence Reynolds, Rountree, Smith Sr. and William Worsham. and we school are expanding opportuingsecond will continue enhancing our hands-on We are very Wigwam, excited about the new The boardthose regularly meets the Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the nities to continually move the division science curriculum, offering engaging school year and all that Southampton located in the Southampton Technical Center between Southampton and High has schools. forward. professional development for teachers Middle County Schools to offer. Our objecFor the 2018-2019 school year, we and provide a student and teacher the tive is to ensure a quality education in a have many innovative and cutting-edge opportunity to represent our school divisafe environment empowering students programs and initiatives for students sion as Argonauts on an excursion with with the skills, experiences and attributes and staff that will be unveiled. Computer JASON Learning and their scientists. to be successful in college, the workCoding through the Code to the FuSouthampton High School has added force, and to be “life ready.” With our Cyber Security and Nursing to the C.T.E. ture program will expand to the middle focus on people, pathways, and progprogram. Additionally, our partnership school, as well as the infusion of Drone ress we feel confident that our students, in college,and thecommunity workforce, will andcontinue to be “life To this end, the has invested On behalfVirtual of Southampton with PDCCC. willdivision continue offering stutechnology. Reality will County become a teachers, ready.” our focus onwith people, in NaviGate, a virtual to safety Schools, would likeand to welcome stu-students reality for Iour middle high school the opportunity take response dual credit to thrive.With My heart is filled pridepathas I dents will to bean implementing Hewlett courses. think the opportunities that await ways,about and progress we feel confident tool to assist in developing, accessing dents as andwe staff exciting 2019-2020 Southampton County Schools is also Packard’s HPThe Z VR Backpackschool as partyear of you the Southampton that within our students, teachers, County and comand implementing our school safety school year. 2017-2018 the S.T.E.M. curriculum. The Sprout Pro ensuring that a safe and secure learnSchool Division. munity will continue to thrive. My heart program by administrators, staff, and was filled with new learning opportuniby HP will be used at the middle and high ing environment is maintained and that Expanding excellence, is Gwendolyn filled with pride as I thinkPh.D. about the first responders.   We are very excited ties, andtowe are expanding those opporschools manipulate the physical and P. Shannon, processes and procedures are current. opportunities that await you about the new school year and all that tunities to continually move the division digital worlds with immersive technology Division Superintendent within the To this end, the division has invested in Southampton County School Division. Southampton County Schools has to forward. Expanding excellence, offer. Our objective is to ensure a quality Southampton County Schools is also Gwendolyn P. Shannon, Ph.D. education in a safe environment emensuring that a safe and secure learnDivision Superintendent powering students with the skills, experiing environment is maintained and that ences, and attributes to be successful processes and procedures are current.

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Isle of Wight County School Board Vicky Hulick, chairwoman Newport District vhulick@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2019

Julia Perkins Windsor District jperkins@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2019

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

Alvin Wilson Hardy District alwilson@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2021

Kristin Cook Smithfield District kcook@iwcsk12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2019

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 2018-2019 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 teachers 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 Rebecca G. Jester P.O. Box 654 Franklin, VA 23851 651-9851 rjester@fcpsva.org

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

Ward 2 Amy L. Phillips 108 Robinhood Road Franklin, VA 23851 569-1579 (home); 6519269 aphillips@fcpsva.org

Ward 5 Open seat at present

Ward 3 Andrea Hall-Leonard, interim chairwoman 214 Thomas St. Franklin, VA 23851 774-8925 ahallleonard@fcpsva. org

City schools to work in partnership Welcome to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year! This past year has been an especially productive year for FCPS. Continuing the rich tradition of excellence exemplified by the past and current students, faculty, leaders and community members has been an honor and pleasure. As we begin our third year together, 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

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)

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Superintendent

Ward 6 Jessica Grant 208 Banks St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-3230 jgrant@fcpsva.org

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