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2020-2021 I N F O R M AT I O N GUIDE FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON ISLE OF WIGHT
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About this edition Welcome to the 2020-2021 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. 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 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 not only to 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. Branchville The smallest town in Southampton County, Branchville has a similar history to the rest of the area. It sprouted, like the cotton and peanuts, at the crossroads of railroad tracks so as to remain connected to the rest of the Southeastern Virginia. The town remains a hidden jewel in the agrarian community of Southampton County. A fun fact about Branchville: A few years ago, the mayoral election was decided by picking the winner out of a hat. Capron Driving down Route 58 from Franklin to Emporia, you'll notice the start of Cap-
ron 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 Landmark list, the Vincent House, which was built in 1889. In those early years, the town got by on logging, sawmills and the railroad. Originally named Princeton, in honor of Railroad Vice President Judge Prince of nearby Courtland, the name change came after in 1890 to Capron, after Southern Railroad’s general freight and passenger agent. The name change after the post office officials requested it, citing mail handling confusion with Princeton, 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. And then there is J.T. Barham & Company, a general store that no one is sure when exactly it was founded. A deed of sale once produced for the owners dated it to 1835. Once a general store, now it's primarily open as a farm supply store. 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 depart-
4 fyi ment 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 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 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 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 until 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 Atlan-
tic 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. 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.
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5 fyi 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 first 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 defined 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 first 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 Dre-
wryville 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 also two cotton gins, one of which is still in operation today as an agriculture supply center and farming operation. Franklin An independent city in Virginia, Franklin had a population of 8,582 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census report. The city as a community is believed to have had its start roughly in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River. The river system 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 first
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. The mill would grow exponentially over the next 20 years under the leadership of President Paul Douglas Camp, Vice-President James Leonidas Camp and Secretary-Treasurer Robert Judson Camp. Annual sales were $28 million by 1955 for the Camp Corporation. The Camp family had a sense of community, and it used its profits to give back to the city through higher than average wages and donations to local causes. In 1956, the corporation merged with Union Bag and Paper Co. out of New York to form the
Union Camp corporation. As Union Camp continued to grow, so did the City of Franklin, incorporating as an independent city in 1961. In 1999, the company was purchased by International Paper out of Memphis, Tenn. The company produced lumber, pulp, paper products and other chemical by-products. Then one of the worst days in the history of Franklin came on Oct. 22, 2009, when IP announced that they would be permanently closing the paper mill in May 2010. They've since opened back up on a limited basis, producing fluff pulp. Today, agriculture is the chief industry in Franklin, with manufacturing coming in second. The Civil War also came
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6 fyi 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 Commodore Perry. The Confederate forces in town opened fire on the ships from the high banks along the river. There were five naval casualties and 16 wounded. The Confederates tried to block the retreat of the ships by felling large trees into the river, but the Union was able to get out without any ships being lost. In 2010, there were 3,384 households out of which 30.1 percent had children under the age of 8. According to the 2010 Census, 25.1 percent of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7 percent from 18 to 24, 24.9 percent from 25 to 44, 23.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.4 percent of the population was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. In the city, many of the children are educated at the local public schools: S.P. Morton Elementary School, J.P. King Jr. Middle School and Franklin High School. Rock Church 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 associates degrees each year to adults and young adults alike. The city has also had some success in athletics recently, with the Broncos of Franklin High School under Head Coach Darren Parker Jr. having won the Virginia High
School League Div. 1A State Championship in 2004 and 2008 in football. 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 Grille 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, 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 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 townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal building. The town building, constructed in 1922 as Ivor High School, has served as the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative offices since it closed as a school in 1955.
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8 fyi Methodist Church. You'll find world-famous Hubs Peanuts based here. There's a post office, volunteer fire department and a handful of businesses here. Naturally, agriculture also makes its presence known throughout. 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 Sedley; donations to the Sedley Fire Department; establishing Rogers Memorial Park; Nancy Vick Owen Scholarship; community Halloween Party; Home Improve-
ment 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 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 complet-
fyi ed 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 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.”
Dawson Stevens kneels to read "Yoko" to the children — and a teammate — at the lunch table in S.P. Morton Elementary School. This was done for Read Across America Day this past March. - Photo by Stephen Cowles
Zuni A tiny unincorporated village on Route 460, five 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 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 this 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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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, Drewryville District 7427 Southampton Parkway Drewryville, VA 23844 434-634-2987 (home) djones@ southamptoncounty.org
Christopher D. Cornwell Sr. Berlin/Ivor District 651-8851 ccornwell@ southamptoncounty.org
Dr. Alan W. Edwards Chairman 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
Lynda T. Updike Newsoms District 33335 Statesville Road Newsoms, VA 23874 654-6785 lupdike@ southamptoncounty.org
William Hart Gillette, Vice Chairman Capron District wgillette@ southamptoncounty.org
Robert T. White Franklin District P.O. Box 434 Franklin, VA 23851 562-2131 (business) rwhite@ 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.
Southampton County Planning Commission Michael G. Drake, Chairman Newsoms District 31251 Sands Road Newsoms, VA 23874 654-6400 (home) mdrake@southamptoncounty.org
Tammie J. Connolly Franklin District 21291 Waterview Lane Franklin, VA 23851 630-6948 tconnolly@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
Dr. Alan Edwards, board representative 118 Fairview Drive, Suite 101 Franklin, VA 23851 562-4196 (business)
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 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 six 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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Frank Rabil Mayor At-Large Member 757 651-9697 Email: franklincitymayor@franklinva.com Term began July 2, 2016; 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
Mark Kitchen Ward 1 757 653-7347 Email: ward-1@ franklinva.com Term began July 1, 2020; expires June 30, 2024
Lynwood Johnson Ward 4 757-556-9279 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 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 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 ďŹ&#x201A;ourish 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. 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 ďŹ&#x201A;ourish. Our citizens exemplify 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. As we continue to cope with COVID-19 pandemic, we remind you to practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently, wear your facial covering, and adhere to other guidelines suggested by VDH and CDC. 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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Town Council • Glyn T. Willis, Mayor (term expires 12/31/2022) Phone Number: 242-3420 Email: glynwillis@windsor-va.gov •Durwood V. Scott, Vice Mayor (term expires 12/31/2020) Phone Number: 242-6528 •Greg Willis (term expires 12/31/2020) Phone Number: 242-3281 Email: gwillis@windsor-va.gov •Kelly Blankenship (term expires 12/31/2022) Phone Number: 641-9380 Email: kblankenship@windsor-va.gov •George Stubbs (term expires 12/31/2022) Phone Number: 650-4473 Email: 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: 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. • James P. O'Briant III • Frances D. Butler
• G. Devon Hewitt • Carolyn W. Harrup • Marion Neighbours
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 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. 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
Welcome
Windsor is a hidden jewel The Town of Windsor has been called “the hidden jewel of Western Tidewater.” While many pass through Windsor as they travel, a stop will reveal a friendly small-town atmosphere. Folks move to Windsor for that smalltown 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 Rudolph Jefferson, chairman 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 William M. McCarty, vice chairman Newport District 10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314 356-1515 (work) wmccarty@isleofwightus.net Start of Term: 1-1-2020 End of Term: 12-31-2023 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 Richard L. “Dick” Grice 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 Joel C. Acree Windsor District 100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 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 562-8764
Parks & Recreation Sammara Green-Bailey 562-2475 sbailey@franklinva.com
City Treasurer Dinah Babb 562-8543
Police Chief Steve Patterson 562-8575
Clerk of Court Mariah Belcher 562-1158
Public Works Director Russ Pace 562-8564
Commissioner of Revenue Brenda Rickman 562-8548
Social Services Director Sarah Rexrode 562-8520 anne.white@dss.virginia.gov
Community Development Donald Goodwin 562-8681 Franklin Fire and Rescue 562-8581 Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Jay Brenchick 601 N. Mechanic St. Suite 300 Franklin, Va 23851 Office: 562-1958 brenchick@franklinsouthamptonva.com Finance Office Tracy Gregory Finance Director 562-8532 Franklin Power and Light Mark Bly 562-8568 mbly@franklinva.com
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 Courtland, VA 23837 653-2045; 653-2492 (fax) Community Development Beth Lewis, Director 207 W. Second Ave. Franklin, VA 23857 562-8580 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
fyi 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 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3015; 653-0227 (fax) Sheriff ’s Office Sheriff Josh A. Wyche 22336 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 P.O. Box 70 653-2100
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 Kathleen Torrence Interim clerk of circuit court ktorrence@vacourts.gov. Commissioner of the Revenue Gerald Gwaltney, commissioner 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)
Social Services Michelle Stivers, director 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 550 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3080; 653-0357
County Administrator’s Office Randy R. Keaton, county administrator P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Cir. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6204
Treasurer Cynthia J. Edwards 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 250 Courtland, VA 23837 653-3025; 653-0227 (fax)
Economic Development 17146 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 356-1962; iwced@iwus.net
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
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 Pat Humphries 17130 Monument Circle
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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) 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 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 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) to report road and ditch maintenance concerns. The county operates a system of refuse and recycling centers. 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
18 fyi 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 single-stream (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 356-1652 SolidWaste@isleofwightus.net Stormwater Division 17140 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-1659 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 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 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 357-2151 or one of the following numbers: 357-9144 (records units) 356-1271 (records request) 357-9001 (public information) Social Services 17100 Monument Circle, Suite A P.O. Box 102 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-0880 Tourism 319 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 357-5182; 800-365-9339 365-4360 (fax) www.genuinesmithfieldva.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 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 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. 365-6230, 357-5699 (fax) lbetterton@isleofwightus.net
Camp's Mill precinct Otelia J. Rainey Comm. Center 33475 Carver Road
Where to vote: SMITHFIELD DISTRICT Smithfeld precinct The Smithfield Center 220 N. Church St.
Carrsville precinct Carrsville Community Center 5336 Carrsville Highway Zuni precinct Zuni Ruritan Bldg. 20221 Ruritan Drive
Cypress Creek precinct Good Shepherd Catholic Church Raynor precinct 300 Smithfield Blvd. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 14165 Racetrack Road 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 Pons precinct 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 DISTRICT Carrollton Ruritan Bldg. 14138 Norsworthy Dr.
Carrsville District Walters precinct Walters Ruritan Bldg. 27746 Walters Highway
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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
Courtland, VA 23837 Kent Stephenson 618-3342 tkstephenson@verizon.net
Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 309 N Main St. Franklin, VA 23851 Greg Jackson 647-9411 gjackson244@gmail.com Franklin Shag Club info@franklinlodge151.org Meets at Fred’s Restaurant Every first Wednesday 7-10 p.m. 354-2751 BSA Pack 17 HSUMC 31164 Camp Parkway
Franklin Shrine Club Kevin Insull 31073 Arber Rd
Franklin, VA 23851 653-1305 ISLE OF WIGHT BSA Troop 37 P.O. Box 1 Carrsville, VA Phillip Bradshaw 377-7178 Pbradshaw56@aol.com Cub Pack 37 Beth South 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 647-8676 obxdivr@charter.net Carrsville Ruritan Club 5336 Carrsville Hwy Carrsville, VA Tim Rife president Anita Rife 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 Ad-
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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 562-5173
Windsor Woman's Club Karen Beale 19 Taylor Ave. Windsor, VA 757-615-9167
Blackwater Regional Library Board 22511 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 653-2821
Boykins Lions Club P.O. Box 212 Courtland, VA 23837 Rick Francis boykinsx@aol.com; 654-9567 BSA Troop 125 23190 Hunterdale Rd Franklin, VA Greg Mason 334-4269 t125eagle@yahoo.com BSA Cub Master Pack 27 George Collins Jr. gbcollinsjr@gmail.com Committee Chairwoman Sharon Bay sharonpugh@hotmail.com Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County Chief Walt â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Hawkâ&#x20AC;? Brown P.O. Box 397 Cattashowrock Town 27345 Aquia Path
Courtland, VA 23837 562-7760 354-6839 (cell) wdbrowniii@aol.com www.cheroenhaka-nottoway. org Franklin-Southampton Community Concert Association P.O. Box 3 Courtland, VA 23837 https://franklinsouthamptonconcerts.org Nancy Rowe 757-653-2498 Courtland Ruritan Club 26484 Old Plank Rd PO Box 586 Courtland, VA 23837 Collin Pulley 653-2259 Drewryville Woman's Club, member GFWC Lynn Ramsey, president 11635 Fort Still Road Capron, VA 23829
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or June Dunlow - 562-5869 Society for Creative Anachronismshttps://www.sca. orghttp://www.atlantia.sca.org 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 schsweb@verizon.net Tarrara Woman's Club, member GFWC Linda Beatty, President 654-6562 Greater Hampton Roads Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council Zachary Oman 11834 Canon Blvd, Suite L Newport News, VA 23606 595-3356 zachary.oman@scouting.org Suffolk Ladies Shrine Club Mary Insull 562-6447
Keep Your Brain Healthy & Active! Read and keep a journal of your summer fun Listen to music & dance • Enjoy life and stay safe Eat lots of fresh fruits & vegetables • Drink plenty of water • Make up an adventure story • Ride your bike Play hopscotch • Get some art supplies and draw Perform a random act of kindness
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Places of Worship FRANKLIN Black Creek Baptist Church 34163 Vicksville Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-7745 Pastor Greg Kitts Beaver Dam Baptist Church 3593 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 562-5096 Pastor Warren Johnson
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Hunterdale Baptist Church 23099 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-7573 Pastor Howard Vinson
First Baptist Church 318 Hall St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-7158 Pastor Marcus Jennings
Hunterdale United Church 741 Hunterdale Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-3682
First Franklin Seventh-day Adventist 1102 South St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-0046 Pastor R. Lord Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5135 Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls Franklin Church of God 2219 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 377-6582 Rev. James Ashby Franklin Congreg. Christian 412 N. High St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-3957 Rev. James H. Hyatt Jr. Franklin Presbyterian Church 405 Lee St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-4313 Rev. Lou Ventura Full Gospel Kingdom Church 1568 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 516-8778 Pastor Terrance D. Johnson High Street United Methodist Church 31164 Camp Parkway Franklin, VA 23851 562-3367 Rev. Nathan Decker
Kingdom Life Ministries 26151 Delaware Road Franklin, VA 23851 653-7618 Pastor Matt Kidd 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 New Life Church 1101 Johnson Circle Franklin, VA 23851 562-4705 Rev. Sherry Saunders
Franklin, VA 23851 569-7701 Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA 23851 562-6766 Rev. Alfred D. Brown Sr. Rock Church of Franklin 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-3878 Rev. Danny 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 Sycamore Baptist Church 31120 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA 23851 562-6749 Pastor Roger Crump
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 415 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.
True Word Christian Church 31269 General Thomas Highway Franklin, VA 23851 569-9700 Pastor Chuck Worth
Oak Grove Baptist Church 35441 S. Quay Road
White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church
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SOUTHAMPTON All About Jesus Holy Church of Deliverance 7246 Proctors Bridge Road Ivor, VA 23866 757-859-9444 Evangelist Mable Fenner Bryant Baptist Church 23375 Bryant Church Road Courtland, VA 23837 434-658-4255 Rev. Leon Towes
Shiloh Baptist Church 30188 Shiloh Road Boykins, VA 23827 654-6255 St. Mary AME Zion 17121 Wakefield Road Courtland, VA 23837 653-9189 Rev. Yoland Buck Thomas Memorial Baptist Church 23058 Drewry Road Drewryville, VA 23844 434-658-4144 Rev. Scott Wasdin
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Community Fellowship Church of Deliverance 19315 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 23829 434-658-9512 Elder Elsie G. Evans
Antioch Church 23011 Antioch Road Windsor, VA 23487 242-6911 Pastor Chris Cherry
Ebenezer Baptist Church 10686 Ivor Road Ivor, VA 23866 859-6711 Rev. William Smith
Bethany Presbyterian Church PO Box 51 Zuni, VA 23898 242-4623 Dr. Steve Frazier
Grace Lutheran Church 25280 New Market Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-569-8953 e-mail: gracelutheranc@earthlink.net Rev. Dennis Buchholz
Blackwater Baptist Association 9 S. Court St. P.O. Box 443 Windsor, VA 23487 242-4131
Grace Memorial United Methodist Church 31036 Peachtree Ave. Sedley, VA 23878 562-5464 Pastor Will Sloan Pine Level Baptist Church 23035 Church St. Capron, VA 23829 (434) 658-9528 Rev. Keith Rose Sedley Baptist Church 17494 Johnson Mill Road Sedley, VA 23878 562-5614 Pastor Jim Foreman
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 Windsor, VA 23487 562-6351 Pastor Tim Webb
Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anointed Touch Ministries 5 Roberts Ave. Windsor, VA 23487 242-4151 Bishop E.E. Hunter 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 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 Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church 26363 Walters Highway Windsor, VA 23487 569-9181
Hampton Roads Peggy Scott Ministries P.O. Box 3687 Portsmouth, VA 23701 405-7077
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Schools and Board Members Southampton County Schools
Courtland, VA 23837 653-2751; 653-0414 (fax)
More details can be found at www.southampton.k12.va.us
Southampton Technical Center Linda J. Adams, supervisor 23450 Southampton Parkway 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) 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 Tamee Railey, Kisha Watford, co-principals 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 Aronda Bell, principal 23350 Southampton Parkway
Franklin City Schools S.P. Morton Elementary 300 Morton St. Franklin, VA 23851 562-5458 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) 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 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 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 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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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 Chairwoman
Dr. Gwendolyn Shannon is the superintendent, who is now in her fourth 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 Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Wigwam, located in the Southampton Technical Center between Southampton Middle and High schools.
Opportunities await in Southampton schools On behalf of Southampton County Schools, I would like to welcome students and staff to an exciting 2018-2019 school year. The 2017-2018 school year was filled with new learning opportunities, and we are expanding those opportunities to continually move the division forward. For the 2020-2021 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, chairman 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
Vicky Hulick, chair Newport District vhulick@iwcs.k12.va.us Term expires: Dec. 31, 2023
Jackie W. Carr 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 353-8870 rholt@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 Andrea Shelton 1903 South St., Apt. 122 Franklin, VA 23851 346-5147 ashelton@fcpsva.org
Ward 3 VACANT
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At-large Carrie Johnson 205 Cypress Ave. Franklin, VA 23851 651-9342 cjohnson@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)
City schools to work in partnership Welcome to the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year! This 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 second 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
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