INFORMATION2022-2023GUIDE FRANKLIN • SOUTHAMPTON ISLE OF WIGHT FYI Published by The Tidewater News • August 31, 2022
Welcome to the 2022-2023 edition of FYI, an annual publication of The Tidewater News.
You will also see contact information and photographs of the people who represent you in government.
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.
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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and the train depot was the first building constructed. The earliest built home, the Vincent House, was built in 1889 and is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Boykins
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 was changed in 1890 to Capron, after Southern Railroad’s general freight and passenger agent. The name changed after the post office officials requested it, citing mail handling confusion with Princeton, West Virginia.
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 Porky's Barbeque restaurant on theCapronleft.
Branchville
In the years prior to 1957, Carrsville had no fire protection within the area. In January 1957, the need for a fire department was addressed by the Carrsville Ruritans. The task of organizing the fire department was turned over to the Public Service Committee with Walter Johnson as chairman. In April of that year, the fire department was organized with the following officers: Chief Archer Spivey, Assistant Chief J.C. Rose, Secretary Elliott Johnson, Treasurer Walter Johnson and President Hunter Daughtrey. The first piece of equipment purchased was an abandoned 1941 International Navy fire truck with flat tires for $210. It was agreed that each member joining the fire depart-
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.
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Capron
The settlement of Carrsville, once a bus-
Today, the community is primarily centered around that, farming, with thousands of acres filled up with peanuts, cotton and other crops.
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.Asone might expect, there's a Main Street with assorted businesses. Longtime residents have noted that over the decades they've seen a lot of businesses come and go. They also point out how a Main Street Initiative has helped in revitalizing the community. Occasional events such as the PumpkinFest serve to attract visitors from all over the region and even North Carolina.The Virginia Artisans Cooperative, which was established in summer 2013, is a place for area artists and artisans to not only exhibit and sell their works, but also to teach and pass along their unique skill sets.
was first settled in 1888 when the Danville/Atlantic Railroad was constructed,
This tractor is on display at the Southampton Heritage Village and Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Courtland. - Photo by Titus Mohler
tling railroad stopping point, now consists of a post office, a volunteer fire department, a few small businesses and a significant number of Carrsvillefarms.waslocated 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.
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 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.
To learn more, go to www.townofboykinsva.com/ or, better still, come visit.
Carrsville
Courtland
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
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.
tion was 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.
road a few miles from the offices for the school division.
In December 1976, wives of the firemen began to contribute to the department’s cause. They formed the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. They spent most of their time preparing and serving suppers to various organizations to raise funds for replacing and adding to our equipment and supplies. In 1978, the department moved into a newer building that the Isle of Wight Rescue had vacated on Highway 58.
In addition to its historical standing, Courtland also has the Walter Rawls Library, the Rawls Museum Arts, and the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum/Heritage Museum. Shands Park is an option for other cultural and social events.Danny R. Williams is the mayor of the town council, and the seat of county government also has offices on Main Street.
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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.Inthe 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 CedarAroundGrove.1844, Samuel Drewry II, the son
Drewryville is an unincorporated community in western Southampton County, with an area population estimated at 728.
The town of Courtland reportedly had its start in 1791 and was first named Jerusalem. The village was settled on the northern side of the Nottoway River and featured a courthouse.Fortyyears 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, believing he had been called by God to help lead black people out of bondage, led a rebellion of other slaves, killing dozens of people during the uprising The insurrec-
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to the town's website, the railroad increased growth, and many of the homes built then still stand. Walking tours are made available periodically.
Drewryville
In 1888, around the time the Atlantic and Danville Railroad was built in Jerusalem, the settlement's name changed to Courtland. The surrounding voting precinct, however, is still referred to as the Jerusalem District.According
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York to form the Union Camp corporation.AsUnionCamp continued to grow, so did the City of Frank lin, incorporating as an inde pendent city in 1961.
In the city, many of the chil dren are educated at the local public schools: S.P. Morton Ele mentary School, J.P. King Mid dle 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 Chil dren's Center also operates a pre-school. Paul D. Camp Community College also oper ates in the community, award ing hundreds of associate de grees each year to adults and young adults Southamptonalike.Memorial
The town building, construct ed in 1922 as Ivor High School, has served as the town’s admin istrative offices since it closed as a school in 1955.
that included the Blackwater, during that time period, was used to transport goods to the Albemarle Sound.
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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 Envi rons,” 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
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In 1901, the village as it is known today started to take shape as the land was divided into lots and sold after Thomas' death. Businesses, churches and schools also began to sprout up, and the Atlantic & Danville Railroad had a stop, due to the nearby Camp Saw Mill in Ar ringdale, where many locals worked.
of Humphrey, named the land he was parceled Drewrysville, which was later changed to Drewryville by request of the postmaster. The postal office had been built in 1838. Previ ously, the stop had been Samuel II's home, which was later re christened Thomas Place when Person S. Thomas purchased the home in 1875.
pital, the city's largest employer, is located on the corner of Fair view Drive and High Street. Al so located on High Street is the Village at Woods Edge, a retire ment community and home to the Back Porch and Grill res taurant. There is a YMCA next to the high school on Crescent Drive named after James L. Camp. On College Drive, the Ruth Camp Campbell Memori al Library services patrons. The John Rose Franklin Municipal Airport is in nearby Isle of WightThereCounty.arealso a number of parks, including Barrett's Land ing Riverfront Park, which is located along the Blackwater River. Many community events take place there. Another park is the Armory Field and Sports Complex. The park also houses the community pool, tennis courts and a softball field.
The mayor is Fred Rabil. The city's official website is www. franklinva.com.
Annual sales were $28 mil lion by 1955 for the Camp Cor poration. The Camp family had a sense of community, and it used its profits to give back to the city through higher than av erage wages and donations to local causes. In 1956, the cor poration merged with Union Bag and Paper Co. out of New
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 Commodore Perry.
It was officially incorporated in 1876, and the first U.S. Cen sus of 1880 had it at a popula tion of 447. And in 1887 the town began to see some manu facturing growth, when a group of local brothers purchased a small sawmill along the Black water River. The mill would grow exponentially over the next 20 years under the leader ship of President Paul Douglas Camp, Vice-President James Leonidas Camp and SecretaryTreasurer Robert Judson Camp.
Today, agriculture is the chief industry in Franklin, with man ufacturing coming in second.
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In 1999, the company was purchased by International Pa per 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 an nounced 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.
An independent city, Frank lin is believed to have had its start roughly in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Black water River. The river system
The Confederate forces in town opened fire on the ships from the high banks along the river.There were five naval casual ties and 16 wounded. The Con federates tried to block the re treat of the ships by felling large trees into the river, but the Union was able to get out with out any ships being lost.
The Town of Ivor, established as a village in 1858 and incor porated in 1908, observed its 100th birthday just a few years ago with a grand celebration on the grounds of the town’s mu nicipal building.
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With a population of only a few hundred, the town of New soms is a place where you know your neighbors, and they know you. Among the oldest settle ments in Southampton County, Newsoms owes its beginning to the development of the railroad. The townspeople of what was then called Newsome’s Depot provided cotton, peanuts and soybeans to the outside market. Newsoms was the home of Union Gen. George Henry Thomas during the Civil War, who was given the nickname “The Rock of Chickamauga” for
Walters
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In addition to residences, this quiet and peaceful-looking vil lage is home to an assortment of churches, such as Sedley Baptist and Grace Memorial United 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. Nat urally, agriculture also makes its presence throughout.
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Walters is an unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County. Walters was located on a now-abandoned portion of the Virginian Railway, built by industrialist Henry Huttleston Rogers to ship coal from West
By 1858, when the railroad came through, Main Street boasted nearly a dozen stores, a larger post office, two banks, the railroad station, of course, and several homes.
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Let's not forget the renowned Sedley Woman's Club, a mem ber of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. That organiza tion, which began in 1936, has been largely responsible for im provements made to the area. Some projects that reflect de cades of effort are: helping Ruri tans secure street lights for Sed ley; donations to the Sedley Fire Department; establishing Rog ers Memorial Park; “Helping Hands” at Hunterdale Elemen tary School; Nancy Vick Owen Scholarship; community Hal loween 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 Decorat ing Contest; and in 1996 the first Christmas Tour of Homes.
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his stout defense at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863, which al lowed the Union Army to with draw from the Georgia-Tennes see border after a gap in their line was exploited. In addition to a school — Meherrin Ele mentary — there's a post office, ball field and a scattering of businesses.
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of the stores, built by the Urquhart family in 1798, still stands and is said to be the old est store still in operation in the county. Additionally, the store houses one of the county’s first post offices, which was in opera tion in 1825.
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In 1900, however, a great fire struck the little town, destroying three stores and eight homes. By 1920, many of the homes had been rebuilt and the town began toButrecover.with the construction of Route 460 in 1930, travel be came easier and people began to shop in larger towns. The busi nesses downtown began to close.Today, the downtown area is still a busy area, but instead of stores, it is the home of the Ivor Fire Department, the Ivor Vet erinary Clinic , two hair salons, a farmer’s market, the post of fice and one retail store. Larger businesses are located on Route 460. They include Felts Packing, Ivor Furniture, Prescription Fer tilizer and a motorcycle shop.
Windsor is an incorporated town located near the cross roads of U.S. routes 460 and 258.Windsor was originally in Worrosquoyacke Shire, which was created in 1634 in the Vir ginia Colony by the Virginia House of Burgesses and King Charles I of England. Worros quoyacke was named for the friendly local Native Americans
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Popular legend has it that a Southampton County native, William Mahone (1826-1895), builder of the Norfolk and Pe tersburg 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 writ ten by Sir Walter Scott. From his historical Scottish novels, Otelia Mahone chose the place name of Windsor, as well as those of Waverly and Wake field. She tapped the Scottish Clan “McIvor” for the name of Ivor, a small town in neighbor ing Southampton County.
and Richmond just like the Norfolk and Western trains did decadesWindsor’sbefore.original name as given to it by the Native Ameri cans was Carowaugh or Cor rowaugh which is translated to mean “Frog Pond.” While visit ing Windsor be sure to look for large painted frog sculptures. The first of four frogs to be placed throughout the town is named “Jeremiah” and can be seen at the Windsor Congrega tional Christian Church which is located at 4 N. Court St.
Situated on the banks of the Blackwater River, which sepa
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A tiny unincorporated village on Route 460, 5 miles south west of Ivor and 11 miles north west of Windsor, is one of the oldest settlements in Isle of Wight County. Historians have seen documents from Zuni dat ing to the early 1700s.
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 car ries an important pipeline which transports fresh water to communities in South Hamp ton Roads. Walters was named after a resident, Walter Joyner. The community at one time was a bustling area, with several stores, a bank and post office.
Windsor
but changed a short time later to honor the Isle of Wight in the English Channel.
name in honor of their dispute, which is how the tiny commu nity of Disputanta was named. The N&P railroad was complet ed in William1858.Mahone became a major general in the Confeder ate Army during the Civil War, and later, a senator in the Con gress. 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 monu ment 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 com merce travels down the high way back and forth to Norfolk
When they could not agree, it is said that they invented a new
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.
rates 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 toAccordingbe. to the book
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.InOctober 1862, as many as 5,000 Confederate troops were in the village to keep the Union troops from crossing the railroad bridge into Confederate territory. As a last resort, the Confederates blew up the bridge to hold back Union troops.Several of the buildings, some nearly 100 years old, still stand in the tiny village.
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“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.
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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
Amanda Jarratt comajarratt@franklinva.757-562-8561 City Manager
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.
Greg McLemore Ward
Regular City Council sessions are held the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, which is located at 207 W. Second Ave.
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Franklin is a very special place to call home due to the people who call it so.
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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.
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From the historic downtown to the centralized shopping districts, Franklin has an eclectic hometown mixture that will meet practically any shopping need.
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This goes without saying, the greatest asset in Franklin is our people. Our outstanding residents who choose to volunteer, work, worship and play within our city limits make this city flourish. Our citizens exemplify resilient in the face of adversity and are committed to a strong work ethic and spirit.
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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.Franklinis 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 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.
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While preserving our proud agricultural heritage and rich local history, we remain focused on the future. Our educational facilities are comfortable and modern, with all of our public schools fully accredited. In fact, Southampton County Schools was ranked among the top 25 percent of school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2019. We’re also served by Paul D. Camp Community College which offers a state-of-the-art
The Museum of Southampton History is a true crown jewel, with an impressive
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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. We’re home for two world-class corporate citizens including Enviva, the world’s largest producer of wood pellets and Hampton Farms, America’s No. 1 in-shell peanut brand. And speaking of peanuts, we’re the unofficial Virginia Gourmet Peanut Capital with Belmont, Feridies, Gurganus, Hubs and Parker’s gourmet peanuts all proudly produced in Southampton County.Thequality of life here is outstanding. Come. See for yourself. Southampton County is a great place to live, work and raise a family!
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The Not- toway Indian Tribe of Virginia has a fas- cinating 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.
collection and display of local architecture, equip- ment and other artifacts.
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 FranklinSouthampton Concert Series regularly attracts high quality entertainers directly from Broadway, Carnegie Hall and other prestigious venues to perform locally.
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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.
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Workforce Development Center at its Franklin campus to meet the needs of new and existing employers.
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The Board of Supervisors meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 6 p.m., with the board going into closed session and returning to open session immediately upon conclusion of closed session business.
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Dallas O. Jones Drewryville
southamptoncounty.orgdjones@804-894-1512District(cell)
31251 Sands Road Newsoms, VA 23874 757-654-6400 (home) southamptoncounty.orgmdrake@
Carl J. Faison Boykins
County Administrator
Dr. Alan W. Edwards
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Drewryville,P.O.At-LargeBox24 VA 23844 southamptoncounty.orglallston@434-658-4454
Michael G. Drake, NewsomsChairman District
William "Bill" Day Capron District P.O. Box 99 Capron, VA southamptoncounty.orgbday@757-377-869323829
Christopher D. Cornwell Sr. Berlin/Ivor southamptoncounty.orgccornwell@757-651-8851District
Rev. Frank Lucas Jr. Drewryville District 3286 southamptoncounty.orgfl757-272-9548Emporia,ParkwaySouthamptonVA23837(cell)ucas@
southamptoncounty.orglupdike@757-654-6785District(home)
Dr. Alan Edwards Board representative 118 Fairview Drive Suite Franklin,101VA 757-562-419623851(business)
Southampton County Planning Commission
J. Michael Mann
Southampton County Board of Supervisors
Brian S. Thrower
southamptoncounty.orgaedwards@757-653-4254757-562-4196District(business)(cell)
P.O. Box Courtland,400Va., 23837
William Hart Gillette Vice southamptoncounty.orgwgillette@CapronChairmanDistrict
Bradford W. "Brad" Turner Franklin District 31416 Rolling Hill Drive Franklin, VA southamptoncounty.orgbturner@757-562-737323851(business)
southamptoncounty.orgmmann@757-654-9468Boykins,34461DistrictBoykins-BranchvilleMeherrinRoadVA23827(home)
Windsor Town Council
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Whileareas.thepandemic impacted many activities and events, the civic organizations and town continue to serve the community, striving to make Windsor a great place to live, work and enjoy life.
Term expires 12/31/2022
Jake Redd
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 ve year terms and are appointed by the Isle of Wight County Circuit Court.
Phone 757-242-3281Number:
Glyn T. Willis, Mayor Term expires 12/31/2022
Welcome
Term expires 12/31/2022)
Email: va.govgstubbs@windsor-
R.D. Riddle, Chief 56 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 757-242-6799; 357-2151 (dispatch, non-emergency); 757-242-0328 (fax)
GlynMayorWillis
Email: rcarr@windsor-va. gov
Term expires 12/31/2024
Crime Line: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (5625887)
Phone windsor-va.govEmail:757-641-9380Number:kblankenship@
• Leonard L. Marshall Jr. – Chairman
Phone windsor-va.govEmail:757-242-3420Number:glynwillis@
• Ricky Vaughan
George Stubbs
For after-hours emergencies or water leaks, call the county's central dispatch at Sewer757-357-2151.service is available in certain areas of the town by the county's Public Utilities. Call 757-365-6319 for more information.
Walter Bernacki Term expires 12/31/2024
• Devon Hewitt
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.
We invite you to visit Windsor. Stop in at an event, join one of the civic organization meetings, drop in and meet some of the friendly folks at a local business.
Greg Willis, Vice Mayor Term expires 12/31/2024
• Sue Meadows
• Dale Scott
We look forward to seeing you.
Phone windsor-va.govEmail:757-404-2586Number:wbernacki@
• Larissa Williams Police
Windsor is a hiddenjewel
• Jesse Taylor
Email: jredd@windsor-va. gov
Welcome to the “Heart of Isle of Wight.” Windsor is a thriving community in the central part of Isle of Wight county that, while big enough to provide many services, still enjoys a small town atmosphere. Folks come to Windsor for that small-town atmosphere along with excellent schools, friendly small businesses where you are greeted as a friend, and easy access to nearby metropolitan
Board of Zoning Appeals
• (Vacant seat)
Kelly Blankenship Term expires 12/31/2022
• Carolyn W. Harrup
• G. Devon Hewitt
J. Randy Carr
The members regularly meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers, 8 E. Windsor Blvd. James “Jay” Randolph serves as the planning and zoning administrator.
• Marion Neighbours
• George L. Stubbs – Vice Chairman
Planning Commission
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Isle of Wight is a community of choice that cares
Windsor District 100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-255-2705
Joel C. Acree
Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors
Welcome
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 Throughoutcommunity.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!
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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
Hardy District 5073 Owens Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7359 (home)
Rudolph Jefferson
Don Rosie, Vice Chairman
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Randy IsleCountyKeatonAdministratorofWightCounty
SmithfiChairmaneld District 415 SmithfiMuirfieldeld,VA 23430
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Carrsville District P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-298-5074
Richard L. “Dick” Grice,
William M. McCarty Sr. Newport District 10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-646-4287
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 supervisors/board_of_supervisors_agendas.phpwww.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/government/county_board_of_https://
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Each town, including the villages of Drewryville and Sedley, has its own volunteer fire department.
Animal Control
County Extension Office
Community Development
sbailey@franklinva.com757-562-2475
Beth Lewis, Director 24283 Cheroenhaka Drive Courtland, VA 23857 757-742-6751757-742-6777 (inspections)
Franklin Airport 757-562-8764
Richard E. Railey Jr. 22237 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2351
City Treasurer Dinah 757-562-8543Babb
This department can be reached via the Sheriff's Office at 757-653-2100
Franklin Fire and Rescue 757-562-8582
Public Works Director Chad Edwards 757-562-8564
P.O. Box Courtland,190VA 23837 757-653-2200
Detailed information on each office can be found at www.southamptoncounty.org.
Southampton
Important Contact Information
Parks & Recreation Sammara Green-Bailey
County Administrator Brian S. Thrower 26022 Administration Center Dr. Courtland, VA 23837
Clerk of Court 757-562-8550
Police Chief Steve 757-562-8579Patterson
Commissioner of the Revenue Amy B. Carr 26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box Courtland,760VA 23837 757-653-3030
County Attorney
Franklin
21300 Plank Road P.O. Box Courtland,10 VA 23837 757-653-2572
Farm Service Agency 22313 Main St. P.O. Box Courtland,7 VA 23837 757-653-2532
bthrower@southamptoncounty.org757-653-3015
Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. 601 N. Mechanic St. Suite Franklin,300 Va 23851 Office: info@franklinsouthamptonva.com757-562-1958
Commonwealth's Attorney Eric 22350CookeMain St. P.O. Box Courtland,346VA 23837 757-653-2045
Community Development 757-562-8682
Social Services 306 North Main St. Franklin, VA 757-562-852023851
Finance Office Tracy 757-562-8535FinanceSpenceDirector
Voter Registrar Jennifer 757-562-8545Maynard
Fire and Rescue
Franklin Power and Light Zack zwright@franklinva.com757-562-8568Wright
Clerk of the Court Rick 22350FrancisMain St.
Commissioner of Revenue Selenia R. 757-562-8548Boone
Animal Services
757-653-9280
Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6233
departments.
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
26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box Courtland,09 VA 23837 757-653-3040
Social Services
26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box Courtland,250VA 23837 cedwards@southamptoncounty.org757-653-3025
Chief Pat Humphries
off Route 258 near the Courthouse Complex. The facility is currently only accepting appointments from noon to 3 p.m. in half hour increments, Tuesday through Saturday. The facility is closed to the general public every Sunday, Monday and on holidays. Call 757-365-6318.
Emergency Services
17130 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 eservices@isleofwightus.net757-365-6308
Treasurer Cynthia J. Edwards
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
Economic Development
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Utility Services
The shelter is 13044 Poor House Road, just
Health Department
Commissioner of the Revenue Gerald Gwaltney, Commissioner 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 113 P.O. Box 109
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to 757-365-6261Friday
Public Utilities
Amanda Smith 24307 Cheroenhaka Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-742-6233
757-653-3080
17146 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80
Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6321757-365-6222 (Business tax) 757-365-6301 (Income tax) 757-365-6219 (Real estate)
Extension Service
Voter Registrar
The Utility Services Department coordinates the water systems, wells and sewer systems owned by the county that serve the residents of Isle of Wight. The utilities billing and payment office is located at 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 123, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Utility staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. To reach assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 757-357-2151 and the Isle of Wight County Sheriff ’s Office will dispatch the technician on call.
Further details about each department can be found www.co-isle-of-wight.va.us
Public Utilities Division 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 123 P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 utilities@isleofwightus.net757-365-6284
Public Works
Hart Council, director 25177 Public Works Road P.O. Box Courtland,400VA 23837 757-653-3015
Isle of Wight
Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. 22336 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 P.O. Box 757-653-210070
26022 Administration Center Drive P.O. Box Courtland,550VA 23837
Commonwealth’s Attorney Georgette Phillips 17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 112
Clerk of Circuit Court Kathleen S. Torrence, Clerk P.O. Box 110 17000 Josiah Parker Circle
Isle of Wight, Virginia 23397 757-357-7312
Public Works
Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-356-1962; iwced@iwus.net
County Administrator’s Office Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Cir. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6204
Lynn H. Burgess 22361 Main St. P.O. Box Courtland,666VA 23837
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
757-356-1223
sle of Wight Museum 103 Main Smithfield,St.VA 23430
center site consists of large roll-off containers instead of the traditional "green boxes." Manned sites are in use at Jones Creek, Carrsville, Stave Mill Road, Wrenn's Mill, Carroll Bridge, Burdette Road, Central Hill Road and Camptown. The county currently recycles yard waste, electronics, used motor oil, used cooking oil, plastic bags, scrap metal and singlestream (which is an assortment of paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.).
Solid Waste Division
757-365-6237
13048 Poor House Road P.O. Box 80
Social Services
Tourism 319 Main Smithfield,St.VA 23430 757-357-5182; www.genuinesmithfieldva.com1-800-365-9339
Treasurer’s Office
Where to vote:
Newport District Carrollton precinct Nike Park Recreation Hall 13036 Nike Park Road Bartlett precinct Carrollton Baptist Church 14007 Carrollton Blvd.
Hardy District Rushmere precinct
Judith C. Wells, treasurer 17090 Monument Circle P.O. Box 79
Sheriff James Clarke Jr.
I757-365-1659
Stormwater Division
17100 Monument Circle, Suite A P.O. Box 102 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-0880
SolidWaste@isleofwightus.net757-356-1658
Facilities757-357-2291include Carrollton
Smithfield District Smithfield precinct
17000 Josiah Parker Circle P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 lbetterton@isleofwightus.net757-365-6230a.m.MondayIsleP.O.17106Registrar-DirectorLisaVoter757-357-7403RegistrationE.Betterton,GeneralofElectionsMonumentCircleBox77ofWight,VA23397throughFriday8:30to5p.m.
Windsor District Courthouse precinct Isle of Wight Ruritan Bldg. 17011 Courthouse Highway Windsor precinct Windsor Town Center 23361 Courthouse Highway Longview precinct Carrollton Ruritan Bldg. 14138 Norsworthy Dr.
Victim/Witness Assistance
Parks & Recreation 13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314
Isle of Wight, VA 23397 planning@isleofwightus.net757-365-6211
All refuse and recycling centers are staffed to assist residents.
Otelia J. Rainey Comm. Center 33475 Carver Road Carrsville precinct Carrsville VFD 6201 Carrsville Highway Zuni precinct
Isle of Wight, VA 23397 jwells@isleofwightus.net757-357-6228
In the event of an emergency, the Sheriff's Office should be reached by dialing 911. All other matters should be handled by dialing 757-357-2151 or one of the following 757-357-9144numbers:(records units) 757-356-1271 (records request) 757-357-9001 (public information)
17110 Monument Circle, Suite C Windsor, VA 23487
Carrsville District Walters precinct Walters Ruritan Bldg. 27746 Walters Highway Camp's Mill precinct
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.
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
P.O. Box 81
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17140 Monument Circle P.O. Box 80
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
Planning and Zoning
P.O. Box 80
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 14165 Racetrack Road
First Gravel Hill Baptist Church 5230 Old Stage Highway Emmanuel Baptist Church 11150 Emmanuel Church Road
The Smithfield Center 220 N. Church St. Cypress Creek precinct Smithfield Assembly of God 1800 S. Church St.
Zuni Ruritan Bldg. 20221 Ruritan Drive Raynor precinct
Sheriff’s Office
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.
Franklin Shag Club
Funeral & On-Site Cremation Pre-NeedMonumentsServicesPlanning Personally committed to serve each family 757-562-4144 206 W. 4th Ave., Franklin, VA 23851 wrightfh@verizon.net • wrightfuneralhome.org Individual professional care for the beloved other member of your family. Western Tidewater Pet Crematory Provided as an additional service of Wright Funeral Home & Crematory 206 West 4th Avenue Franklin, Virginia Franklin,757-562-414423851Virginia23851
31073 Arber Rd Franklin, VA 757-653-130523851
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Debbie Stephens Angela CountyfeofFranklin\Southampton-FacebookSouthamptonVawww.relayforlife.org\Franklin-Densonpage:RelayForLi-
Franklin Shrine Club Kevin Insull
ISLE OF WIGHT
P.O. Box 1 Carrsville, VA Phillip Bradshaw
BSA Pack 17 HSUMC
Pbradshaw56@aol.com757-377-7178
MasonicFranklin Lodge No. 151
309 N Main St. Franklin, VA 23851
31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 Kent tkstephenson@verizon.net757-618-3342Stephenson
Greg 757-354-2751info@franklinlodge151.orggjackson244@gmail.com757-647-9411Jackson
Meets at Fred’s Restaurant
Clubs and Organizations
Cub Pack 37 Beth
YMCA 300 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 1-camp-jr-family-ymcaymcashr.org/locations/james-757-562-349123851
Venture Crew 1737 Greg obxdivr@charter.net757-647-8676South
Carrsville Ruritan Club 5336 Carrsville Hwy
Every first Wednesday 7-10 p.m.
James L. Camp Jr. Family
RelayFranklin/SouthamptonForLife
FRANKLIN
BSA Troop 37
meetofMeetelizabethfsouth@gmail.com757-647-2779Souththefirstand3rdTuesdayeachmonthat6:30.Doesn'tinthesummer.
Isle of Wight Ruritan Club Inc.
Windsor Woman's Club Karen Beale 19 Taylor Ave. Windsor, windsorva.orgMembership@womansclubof-va.orginfo@womansclubofwindsor-windsorva.orgPresident@womansclubof-wcwindsorva@gmail.commrshlb17@gmail.com757-615-9167VA
Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown P.O. Box Cattashowrock397 Town 27345 Aquia Path Courtland, VA 23837 orgwww.cheroenhaka-nottoway.wdbrowniii@aol.com757-354-6839
17011 Courthouse Highway, directly across the road from the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex 19614 Orbit Road (Mailing AdWindsor,dress) VA 23487
Irma Polanosky, Club President Bob Cofield, Dalekgoerger@vt.edu757-377-9301KevinJim757-478-5811SecretaryPolanosky,contactD.Goerger,contactJones,BuildingRental
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Carrsville, VA Tim PresidentRife Anita Rife 757-371-6671
RiverGuard Jeff 757-562-5173Sedley,P.O.TurnerBox44VA23878
757-653-2572 or 757-365-6261 (Isle of WightSouthampton4Hwww.facebook.com/Isleof-Wight)
Blackwater Regional Library Board 22511 Main St. Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2821
ReClub-176382992377718/Isle-of-Wight-Ruritan-https://www.facebook.com/757-871-4018quests
Franklin-Southampton Community Concert Association P.O. Box Courtland,3 VA Nancyconcerts.orghttps://franklinsouthampton-23837Rowe757-653-2498
4-H Clubs
BSA Cub Master Pack 27
Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County
George Collins Committeegbcollinsjr@gmail.comJr.Chairwoman Sharon sharonpugh@hotmail.comBay
SOUTHAMPTON
Boykins Lions Club P.O. Box Courtland,212VA 23837 Rick 757-654-9567boykinsx@aol.com;Francis
State Farm, Bloomington, IL2007005 I thislovetown. Your Good Neighbor, Patty Rhodes, Agent 1018 Armory Drive Franklin, Virginia 23851 757.562.2020 / Call or Text 757.562.4004 / www.pattyrhodes.comFax State Farm, Bloomington, IL town. I love being here to help in a community where people are making a difference every day. I thislovetown. LittleGrace’sAngels ACADEMICALLY BASED CARE IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT Two Great Locations! graceslittleangels.com Grace Memorial United Methodist Church 757-571-0010 31036 Peachtree Ave., Sedley VA High Street Methodist Church 31164 Camp Pkwy, Courtland, VA
Windsor Ruritan Club 14 Community Drive Windsor, VA 23487 James MacKenzie, president 757-377-6200
BSA Troop 125 23190 Hunterdale Rd Franklin, VA Greg t125eagle@yahoo.com757-334-4269Mason
Sedley Woman’s Club, member GFWC Anne Bryant, president orannewbryant@gmail.com;757-562-5783JuneDunlow-757-562-5869
For local meetings, visit www. 1-800-777-1515outerlimitsareana.org
Leigh Anne Chambers 22376 Linden St. Courtland, VA 23837 leighanne@rawlsarts.com757-653-0754
Rawls Museum Arts
Hunterdale Ruritan Club Murray Turner P.O. Box 826 133 Verna Street Franklin, VA 757-569-8007Franklin,741757-404-458723851HunterdaleRdVA23851
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Interpretive Center
Pinecrest Garden Club Barbara Fickler 29540 Meherrin Road Boykins, VA 757-654-658723827
Courtland Ruritan Club
Sebrell Civic Club E.J. Cutright Jr. 21101 Old Hickley Road Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2646
nottowayofVA@aol.com
26484 Old Plank Rd PO Box Courtland,586VA 23837 Collin 757-653-2259Pulley
Sedley Ruritan Club Joey 18080ofMeet757-562-6700HewettfirstTuesdayeverymonthJohnsonsMill Road Sedley, VA 23878
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Society for AnachronismsCreative www.atlantia.sca.orgwww.sca.org Southampton ForestryVillage/AgriculturalHeritageandMuseum
Narcotics Anonymous
26135 Heritage Lane Courtland, VA 23837 757-375-2523757-653-9554;(tours)
Southampton County Historical Society Lynda Updike 33335 Statesville Road Newsoms, VA 23874 schsweb@verizon.net757-654-6785
DemocraticSouthamptonParty Yvonne dyakarose@yahoo.comRose
Greater Hampton Roads Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council Zachary Oman 11834 Canon Blvd, Suite L Newport News, VA 23606 zachary.oman@scouting.org757-595-3356
Suffolk Ladies Shrine Club Mary 757-562-6447Insull
Rawlings CorporationMechanical Heating, Air Conditioning • Residential • Commercial Linden St., Courtland, VA • rawlingsmechanicalcorp.com • Est. 1958 WE TOGETHER.RUN EVERY TRANE AIR CONDITIONER, FURNACE AND HEAT PUMP IS ENGINEERED, BUILT AND TESTED TO RUN, RUN AND RUN—JUST LIKE YOU. 757-653-2225
23186 Main St., Capron, corner of Main and Southampton Parkway www.nottowayindians.org.West
This photo offers a view from shore of the Nottoway River in Southampton County. - Photo by Titus Mohler
Come Learn How We Are A Family Inspiring Excellence! �- ----. •..�,.,,,.!t, ,,. - (. , - ' . ,. '"� .. � , "�l :J, . .., .71-\ ' .c_lll. .. ,� �-- . . - {" ,,-� .._· . T.:; , , ,r, i,I C � < • a , -� I , ·, Enrolling for the 2021-2022 School Year For more information, please contact Joseph Whitley, Admissions Director, at 757-357-3866 or via e-mail at josephwhitley@iwacademy.com Isle of Wight Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic, national, or religious origin. 2022-2023
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The Southampton County Courthouse is fenced off as it undergoes a renovation that is expected to be complete in 2023. - Photo by Titus Mohler
Courthouse undergoing facelift
Kingdom Community Church 1538 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA Pastor757-516-877823851TerranceJohnson
Fellowship Around the Word 101 N. High St. Franklin, VA Apostle757-516-272023851Dr.PeggyScott
Hunterdale Baptist Church 23099 Sedley Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-757323851HowardVinson
Living Word Worship Center 1410 South St. Franklin, VA Elder757-556-634423851DorothyLane
Black Creek Baptist Church 34163 Vicksville Rd Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-774523851RichardInman
Places of Worship
Beaver Dam Baptist Church 3593 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA Pastoremail:757-562-509623851beaverdambaptist1828@gmail.comWarrenJohnson
Faith Outreach Tabernacle 608 Oak 757-516-6003Franklin,StreetVA23851
Faith Fellowship Ministries 117 Forest Pine Road Franklin, VA 23851
FRANKLIN
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 309 Homestead Road Franklin, VA Bishop757-562-754823851GlennRobertson
Franklin Congregational Christian 412 N. High St. Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-395723851JamesH.Hyatt Jr.
Franklin Presbyterian Church 405 Lee Franklin,St.VA Rev.757-562-431323851LouVentura
First Franklin Seventh Day Adventist 2102 South St. Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-004623851GeorgeHoward
Mount Olive Holiness Church 34071 Smiths Ferry Road Franklin, VA 757-562-217023851
New Hope Baptist Church 1415 Rosewood Ave. Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-616223851AnthonyGoodwyn
Franklin Church of God 2219 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-542023851JamesAshby
Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High St. Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-513523851Dr.CharlesQualls
High Street United Methodist Church 31164 Camp Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 Rev.757-562-3367NedAlderman
Hunterdale Christian Church 741 Hunterdale Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-368223851DeanR.Jester
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 400 N. High St. Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-454223851J.ScottBaker
First Baptist Church 318 Hall Franklin,St.VA Pastor757-562-715823851MarcusJennings
Elder Ronnie Warren
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Pastor Wilbert Lawrence
East End Church 410 East Franklin,St.VA Bishop757-562-554223851StephenD.Willis
Bryant Baptist Church 23375 Bryants Church Road Courtland, VA 23829 EvangelistRev.Rev.434-658-4255HowardLeMelleJamesHillCarolynHill
rue Word Christian Church 31269 General Thomas Highway Franklin, VA 757-569-970023851
Capron Baptist Church 23174 Main St. Capron VA Pastorwww.capronbaptistchurch.org23829RonCarr
St. Jude’s Catholic Church 1014 Clay St. Franklin, VA 757-569-960023851
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Pine Level Baptist Church 23035 Church St. Capron, VA Pastor434-658-952823829KeithRose
Rock Church of Franklin 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-387823851DannyDillon
Grace Memorial United Methodist Church 31036 Peachtree Ave. Sedley, VA Rev.757-562-546423878DarwinEdwards
White Oak Spring Baptist Church 26125 Delaware Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-480023851MelvinWofford
Sycamore Baptist Church
New Life Church 1101 Johnson Circle Franklin, VA 757-562-470523851
St. Mary AME Zion 17524 River Road Courtland, VA 23837 Rev.757-653-7207YolandaBuck
Mable Fenner
St. Luke AME Zion Church 509 W 3rd Ave. Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-340923851Dr.JosephA.Perry
New St. Mount Holiness Church 32376 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-562-695523851CharlieCollins Jr.
SOUTHAMPTON
Thomas Memorial Baptist Church 23008 Drewry Road Drewryville, VA 23844 Rev.434-658-4144ScottWasdin
Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Highway Franklin, VA Rev.757-562-676623851AlfredD.Brown Sr.
Oak Grove Baptist Church 35441 S. Quay Road Franklin, VA Pastor757-569-770123851CurtisMitchell
Capron United Methodist Church 23118 Main St., Capron VA Pastor434-658-469123829FredBrockhausen
31120 Sycamore Church Road Franklin, VA T757-562-674923851
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 416 Stonewall St. Franklin, VA Pastor757-569-938123851C.M.Carter
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Grace Lutheran Church 25280 New Market Road Courtland VA 23837 Rev.gracelutheranc@earthlink.net757-569-8953KayeHute
Community Fellowship Church of Deliverance 19315 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA Apostle434-658-951223829RobertMoore
Sedley Baptist Church 17494 Johnson Mill Road Sedley, VA Pastor757-562-561423878JimForeman
Scott’s Revival Center 1816 South St. Franklin, VA Dr.757-562-722223851EvelynSquare
Ebenezer Baptist Church 10686 Ivor Road Ivor, VA 23866
Shiloh Baptist Church 30188 Shiloh Road Boykins, VA Rev.757-654-625523827JamesC.Banks Jr.
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All About Jesus Holy Church of Deliverance 7246 Proctors Bridge Road Ivor, VA Pastor,757-859-944423866Evangelist
Antioch Church 23011 Antioch Road Windsor, VA Pastor757-242-691123487DarrylPalmer
Pastor757-859-6711Dionte Futrell
Pastor757-357-7144KevinL. Payne
Tucker Swamp Baptist Church 37527 Seacock Chapel Road Zuni, VA email:Rev.757-242-655323898CurtFaisonfaisons4him@yahoo.com
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Bethany Presbyterian Church
Christian Home Baptist Church 20123 Longview Drive Windsor, VA Rev.757-255-462623487WendellWaller
Colosse Baptist Church 6361 Rhodes Drive Windsor, VA Pastor757-562-635123487TimWebb
Living Hope Community Fellowship
Holly Grove AME Church 21404 Orbit Road Windsor, VA Pastor757-357-551023487PhyllisWhichard
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27650 Walters Highway Carrsville, VA 23315
Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church
God’s Anointed Touch Ministries
Billings
26363 Walters Highway Windsor, VA 757-569-918123487
New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ
Pastor757-242-462323898PeterAtkinson
Chapel Grove United Church of Christ
Mount Carmel Christian Church
10001 Fire Tower Road Windsor, VA 23487
Greater Hampton Roads Peggy Scott Ministries P.O. Box Portsmouth,3687VA 23701 gmail.comemail:757-405-7077peggyscottministries@ Johnson Photo by Bill
Blackwater Baptist Association 9 S. Court St. P.O. Box Windsor,443VA 757-242-413123487
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5E Roberts Ave. Windsor, VA Bishop757-242-415123487E.E.Hunter
Tabernacle of Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church 5283 Windsor Blvd. Zuni, VA Bishop757-242-363823898Nathaniel Gomillion
Cedar Grove Baptist Church 17023 Black Creek Road Zuni, VA 757-562-696323898
7366 W. Blackwater Road Windsor, VA Rev.757-242-617823487H.CarlyleChurch Jr.
Pastor Blake James
4264 Joyners Bridge Road Carrsville, VA 23315 757-569-8136
The Blackwater River stretches off into the distance from this vantage point near Joyner's Bridge. - Photos by Bill Billings
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Scenic Blackwater and Nottoway views
The remnants of Cypress Bridge are visible in this picture taken from a kayak on the Nottoway River.
Courtland, 757-562-3007VA
Dr. Allison Francis, principal 18414 Southampton Parkway Capron, VA 434-658-434823829
S.P. Morton Elementary 300 Morton St. Franklin, VA Interim757-562-545823851PrincipalJenniferTindale
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Principal562-3878 Danny www.rockfranklin.comDillon
Franklin City Schools
J.P. King Jr. Middle School 501 Charles St. Franklin, VA Principal757-562-463123851ReginaStafford
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk, VA
Fresh Start Center
Headmasterwww.iwacademy.com757-357-5193Preschool/Childcare:757-357-3866MarkMunford
Headwww.nsacademy.org757-539-878923434ofSchoolDebbie Russell
Windsor High School 24 Church St. Windsor, VA., 23487 Principal757-242-6172Dawn Carroll
Rock Church School 130 Lakeview Road Franklin, VA 23851
More details can be found www.southampton.k12.va.usat
Meherrin Elementary School
Principal Susan Fowler 28600 Grays Shop Road Newsoms, VA 23874 757-654-6461
Headmasterwww.southamptonacademy.org757-653-2512TreyAdams
Southampton Technical Center Supervisor Linda J. Adams 23450 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9170
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Riverdale Elementary School Co-principals Tamee Railey, Kisha Watford, 31023 Camp Parkway,
Southampton Middle School
Principal Darian Bell 23450 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-9250
Southampton Academy 26495 Old Plank Road Courtland, VA 23837
Headwww.tawarriors.org757-899-5401ofSchool:Lisa Francis
Private Schools
Tidewater Academy 217 W. Church St. Wakefield, VA 23888
Principal Tasha Ricks 23190 Sedley Road Franklin, VA 757-562-290323851
Carrsville Elementary School 5355 Carrsville Highway Carrsville, VA 23315 Principal757-357-8844Pamela Hatfield
Windsor Elementary School 20008 Courthouse Highway Windsor, VA Principal757-242-419323487EllenD.Couch
Isle of Wight Academy 17111 Courthouse Highway
P.O. Box 105 Isle of Wight VA 23397
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Southampton High School Interim Principal Dr. Michelle S. Blunt 23350 Southampton Parkway Courtland, VA 23837 757-653-2751
Schools and Board Members
Principal Susan Melbye 13093 Ivor Road Sedley, VA 757-859-653923878
Nottoway Elementary School
Georgie Tyler Middle School 23320 North Court St. Principal757-242-3229Erin Luck
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Franklin High School 310 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA Principal757-562-518723851TravisFelts
Dr.P.GwendolynShannon Superintendent
Dear Southampton County Parents, Students and Community Members: I am delighted to welcome you back to Southampton County Public School Division for the 2022-2023 school year! The upcoming school year promises new and revitalized opportunities for South ampton County Public School Division students, ranging from continuing com puter science immersion experiences in the elementary and middle grades to new course offerings and career/technical op portunities at the high school level. Southampton High School will feature a range of new course offerings in the arena of career and technical education, to include Technical Drawing, Agricultural Structural Systems, and an Unmanned Aircraft Systems course offered through VDOE that will prepare students to pass the FAA Part 107 drone pilot’s exam. The Teachers for Tomorrow Program will be taught at Southampton High School and is slated to assist in addressing the teacher shortage in our region begin ning with the class of 2025 by offering a pathway toward opportunities in educa tion. In addition, a foundational Scientific Research and Design course will now be among the course offerings. We continue to partner with Camp Community College to offer a variety of dual enrollment and workforce-oriented courses. We plan to offer Medical Assistant Training, Medical
will continue to be provided immersive computer science experiences through the district’s partnership with Code to the Future. Happily, due to student enroll ment, an additional pre-K class is being added to one of our elementary schools.
Critical personnel changes have oc curred throughout the division. Some of our wonderful teachers will impact student learning from new school and division level roles such as Early Interven tion Reading Initiative Specialist, Reading Specialist and Visiting Teacher/Intake Officer.
Southampton schools promises new opportunities
Denise Bunn Newsoms District Dr. Deborah Goodwyn BoykinsChairDistrict
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I encourage parents to connect with us on Facebook, through our school Remind accounts, and through the Let’s Talk communication service on our websites: www.southampton.k12.va.us. Parents can also register for the EduLog bus-tracking app to keep track of their student’s bus in real time as it travels throughout the county.
At the elementary level, divisionwide fourth and fifth graders will again have the opportunity to participate in band classes. This program is being revived after a multi-year hiatus due to the pandemic. In addition, all K-5 students
Terminology, Horticulture, Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences, and Prin ciples of Business and Marketing. Last year, the after school Pharmacy Techni cian program was a huge success and we plan to continue that program for our students this school year. Some of our former Pharmacy Technician students are working at the local pharmacies demon strating the skills acquired through the Pharmacy Technician program. South ampton High School is creating a swim club expanding our partnership with the YMCA in addition to them providing swimming lessons for our fourth grade students.Southampton Middle School is prepar ing to offer a new career and technical education course. The new course Intro duction to Plant Sciences, as a prepara tory course for the sequence of horti cultural and agricultural course offerings provided at Southampton High School. In addition, Southampton Middle School welcomes a triad of principals in an in novative leadership structure designed to provide crucial support to the students in our middle grades.
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Christopher Smith Vice JerusalemChairDistrict
More details can be found
www.southampton.k12.va.usatThemainofficeisat21308PlankRoadP.O.Box96Courtland,VA23837757-653-2692;653-9422(fax)
Thank you for the opportunity to posi tively impact our students, teachers, and community. I look forward to a produc tive, successful, and engaging school year.
Children First, Dr. Gwendolyn Shannon Division Superintendent
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Isle of Wight schools prepares students to be college, career and life ready
The mission of Isle of Wight County Schools (IWCS) 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 mak ing them come alive every day by giving students opportunities to utilize collabo ration, creativity, critical thinking, com munication and citizenship. These skills align with Virginia’s Profile of a Gradu ate, along with deeper learning, career exploration and authentic experiences.
stakeholder engagement by parents, students, teachers, support staff, ad ministrators and community members who collaborated on the plan’s coauthorship. The end result provides a fo cus on four areas: Academic Excellence, Recruitment & Retention of Employees, Family Engagement, and Organizational Effectiveness & Efficiency. These areas will guide the work of the division for the next five years.
John Collick District 3 (formerly Termjcollick@iwcs.k12.va.usCarrsville)expires:Dec.31,2025
District 4 (formerly whospecialTermmvines@iwcs.k12.va.usWindsor)expires:ANovember2022electionwilldeterminecompletesthecurrentterm.
Denise Tynes, Chair
District 3 (formerly Termmcunningham@iwcs.k12.va.usHardy)expires:Dec.31,2025
Finally, progress toward the IWCS vision would not be possible without dedicated employees who make deci sions daily that benefit every child. The division’s obligation to students ex tends well beyond graduation, which is why Isle of Wight County Schools will continue to be committed to preparing all students to be ready for college, for a career and for life.
Renee Dial
Dr. Christopher Coleman Acting Superintendent, Isle of Wight County Schools
District 1 (formerly Termdtynes@iwcsk12.va.usSmithfield)expires:Dec.31,2023
District 2 (formerly whospecialTermrdial@iwcs.k12.va.usNewport)expires:ANovember2022electionwilldeterminecompletesthecurrentterm.
Michael Cunningham, Vice Chair
The board regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month for a 5 p.m. closed session and a 6 p.m. open session in the auditorium of Westside Elementary School, which is located at 800 W. Main St. in Smithfield.
Isle of Wight County School Board
Numerous programs throughout the
The groundwork of preparing students to be college, career and life ready be gins in elementary school. All elementa ry students participate in STEM courses which provide foundational skills to prepare students for high demand careers. Math and literacy programs focus on individualizing instruction for every student to boost comprehension and proficiency. IWCS also emphasizes incorporating support programs and resources to offer students outlets for reassurance and development as they grow and find themselves.
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division give students more chances to develop their unique gifts and talents. Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) offer ings for high school students include Welding, Engineering, Culinary Arts, Cos metology, Building Trades, Manufacturing, Early Childhood Education and Nursing. IWCS boasts a working farm located behind Wind sor Elementary School. Complete with cows, pigs, 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 complete the school to work pipeline and ensure our students are highly qualified candidates for skilled employment.Duringthe 2021-2022 school year, IWCS embarked on a journey to devel op a new strategic plan for the division. The resulting plan represents extensive
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ing force for this new year. I look forward to the many new initiatives and partnerships the year holds and welcome each and every one Back to School!
508 N. High St. Franklin, VA jmccreary@fcpsva.org757-346-514723851
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Summer 2022 is almost over, and Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS) is diligently working to prepare for the return of its students. This year, FCPS will focus on “Houses of Educational Excellence” that will Accelerate, Innovate, and Transform each student. Our continued commitment and dedication to providing each student with the necessary level of rigor, relevance, support, and appropriate relationships to be successful will be FCPS driv-
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