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Jet base could be in play
When Naval Air Station Oceana was built in the 1940s, it was designed as an Outlying Landing Field to support nearby Naval Air Station Norfolk. (9 comments) | Read story
Road crews ready for storms
A week after a winter storm dumped more snow than the region has seen in years, another was poised to dump even more wintry precipitation this weekend. (5 comments) | Read story
Power plant applications OK’d
On Monday night, the Dendron Town Council approved land use and zoning applications for the construction of a massive coal-fired power plant, and on Thursday night, Surry County officials followed suit, paving the way for environmental impact studies to begin. (3 comments) | Read story
City wants to beautify ‘gateways’
Franklin officials want to make the city more attractive and inviting to new businesses and industry, so they want to beautify the city’s “gateways.” (28 comments) | Read story
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Today's Editorial
Making Progress
This week we are proud to present to our readers the annual edition showcasing things that are exciting and new in our community: Progress 2010.
Today's Column
Partisan frustration
Bill Barlow, back at work in the House of Delegates after a bruising re-election battle last fall, dabbles at a mid-morning “lunch” of scrambled eggs and toast while entertaining constituents and lamenting the partisanship that grips Richmond these days.
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Rate the performance of the Virginia Department of Transportation in clearing snow and ice from Southampton and Isle of Wight County highways after last weekend's winter storm.
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Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Sports
Boone inks with St. Augustine’s
LaCurt Boone, who helped Franklin High School to the Group A Division I football championship in 2008, will continue his football career at St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N.C. Boone signed to play with the Falcons at a ceremony at Franklin High School on Thursday. Read story
Life
YMCA programs focus on healthy lifestyles
The James L Camp Jr. YMCA, which merged with the regional YMCA of South Hampton Roads in July, is reaping more benefits than just new gym equipment. Read story
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