Letters to the Editor

Latest Letters to the Editor

Hands-free law for truckers criticized

I was driving along in my big rig the other day dwelling on this new “hands-free” driving law that went into effect just for truck ... Read more | 1 comment

Franklin School Board members commended

School Board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. Read more

Johnson has his support in mayoral race

By this letter, I am publicly endorsing Ms. Raystine D. Johnson as a candidate for mayor of the City of Franklin. Read more | 4 comments

Family grateful for Southampton Memorial Hospital

We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the special treatment we received at Southampton Memorial Hospital for Jean Lupton during ... Read more

Supervisors should question assessor’s policies

I would like to comment on the recent editorial by The Tidewater News (“Assessments off base,” Jan. 20) regarding the increase in real estate taxes. Read more | 2 comments