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Video by Jena Passut. Cars and trucks make their way through high water near the east entrance to the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Video by Jena Passut. Cars and trucks make their way through high water near the east entrance to the Wal-Mart parking lot. (Added Nov. 12, 2009) Play video

Video by Jena Passut. Gov. Tim Kaine speaks to reporters after having one-on-one conversations with International Paper Co. workers at the Franklin mill.

Video by Jena Passut. Gov. Tim Kaine speaks to reporters after having one-on-one conversations with International Paper Co. workers at the Franklin mill. (Added Oct. 30, 2009) Play video

Videography by Jena Passut. Jeannine Siembida makes the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning.

Videography by Jena Passut. Jeannine Siembida makes the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning. (Added Oct. 22, 2009) Play video

Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk Rick Francis works the phones to try and raise money to get out of “lock-up.” Francis and cellmates Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Cooke and County Attorney Richard Railey (also shown) were “jailed” to raise money for Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s major fundraising campaign.

Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk Rick Francis works the phones to try and raise money to get out of “lock-up.” Francis and cellmates Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Cooke and County Attorney Richard Railey (also shown) were “jailed” to raise money for Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s major fundraising campaign. (Added April 8, 2009) Play video

International Paper announced this week that it would cease operations at its lumber mill. Wednesday was the last day that lumber was unloaded at the facility. In related news, the company said Thursday that the paper mill would idle for two more weeks (May 25-June 7) due to lack of orders.

International Paper announced this week that it would cease operations at its lumber mill. Wednesday was the last day that lumber was unloaded at the facility. In related news, the company said Thursday that the paper mill would idle for two more weeks (May 25-June 7) due to lack of orders. (Added April 2, 2009) Play video

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Boykins Beans and Ice Cream opened for business last week in downtown Boykins. The shop, which took two years to renovate, is one of the first steps in revitalizing downtown Boykins, according to Mayor Spier Edwards and Mike McManus, the shop's co-owner.

Boykins Beans and Ice Cream opened for business last week in downtown Boykins. The shop, which took two years to renovate, is one of the first steps in revitalizing downtown Boykins, according to Mayor Spier Edwards and Mike McManus, the shop's co-owner. (Added Feb. 11, 2009) Play video

Franklin High School head football coach Darren Parker addresses fans who gathered at the school gym late Saturday night to congratulate the Broncos on their victory over Clintwood in the Group A Division 1 state championship game.

Franklin High School head football coach Darren Parker addresses fans who gathered at the school gym late Saturday night to congratulate the Broncos on their victory over Clintwood in the Group A Division 1 state championship game. (Added Dec. 8, 2008) Play video

Police cars escort the Franklin High football team onto the FHS campus late Saturday night. A crowd of about 200 well-wishers greeted the team in the school gymnasium.

Police cars escort the Franklin High football team onto the FHS campus late Saturday night. A crowd of about 200 well-wishers greeted the team in the school gymnasium. (Added Dec. 8, 2008) Play video

Donzell Shearin, a senior quarterback and defensive back for the Franklin High Broncos, talks about the Broncos' victory over Clintwood for the Group A Division 1 state championship Saturday in Salem.

Donzell Shearin, a senior quarterback and defensive back for the Franklin High Broncos, talks about the Broncos' victory over Clintwood for the Group A Division 1 state championship Saturday in Salem. (Added Dec. 8, 2008) Play video

Workers level off the area where the new farmer’s market will be placed in downtown Franklin. The farmer’s market is set to open in the spring.

Workers level off the area where the new farmer’s market will be placed in downtown Franklin. The farmer’s market is set to open in the spring. (Added Nov. 11, 2008) Play video

Obama supporters cheer his victory Tuesday night at the Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Development Center.

Obama supporters cheer his victory Tuesday night at the Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Development Center. (Added Nov. 5, 2008) Play video

Bob Alphin shows children from the pre-K class at Texie Camp Marks Children's Center how to shell a peanut at Sunset View Farm in Walters. The children visited the farm on Thursday.

Bob Alphin shows children from the pre-K class at Texie Camp Marks Children's Center how to shell a peanut at Sunset View Farm in Walters. The children visited the farm on Thursday. (Added Oct. 2, 2008) Play video

Children and educators at Meherrin Elementary School in Newsoms sing “The More We Get Together” Thursday after listening to Principal Syretha Wright read “Corduroy” for the national “Read for the Record” campaign.

Children and educators at Meherrin Elementary School in Newsoms sing “The More We Get Together” Thursday after listening to Principal Syretha Wright read “Corduroy” for the national “Read for the Record” campaign. (Added Oct. 2, 2008) Play video

Ominous Clouds in Franklin

Ominous Clouds in Franklin (Added Sept. 26, 2008) Play video

Native American singers chant and drum during the grand entrance of tribes at a powwow Saturday in Surry County. The powwow was held by the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. Members of tribes throughout the region walk and dance during the powwow grand entrance Saturday in Surry County. The powwow, held by the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., took place at the Surry Parks and Recreation Center.

Native American singers chant and drum during the grand entrance of tribes at a powwow Saturday in Surry County. The powwow was held by the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. Members of tribes throughout the region walk and dance during the powwow grand entrance Saturday in Surry County. The powwow, held by the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., took place at the Surry Parks and Recreation Center. (Added Sept. 23, 2008) Play video

The Agricadabra magic show was a favorite of pre-teens and their parents attending the Isle of Wight County Fair this weekend. The 25-minute show highlighted facts about farming in Isle of Wight, while captivating the audience with humor and interactive fun. The fair benefited this year from temperate weather interrupted only by a brief rainfall on Saturday.

The Agricadabra magic show was a favorite of pre-teens and their parents attending the Isle of Wight County Fair this weekend. The 25-minute show highlighted facts about farming in Isle of Wight, while captivating the audience with humor and interactive fun. The fair benefited this year from temperate weather interrupted only by a brief rainfall on Saturday. (Added Sept. 23, 2008) Play video

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