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Amid today’s grim headlines, this column revisits the original good news of Christmas: the birth of Jesus, Emmanuel — God with us — the greatest gift ever given.

Revisiting the timeless 1897 letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, and the newspaper reply that taught generations why Santa – and wonder – still matter.

Fully funded rebuild of Southampton History Museum breaks ground, transforming the former 1950s “Blount building” into a modern history hub ahead of America’s 250th.

Area second graders team up with deputies and troopers for a $100 Christmas shopping spree, as the Down the Middle Foundation’s “Shop with a Cop” builds trust and holiday cheer in Franklin.

Decked-out Jeeps, a fallen trooper’s legacy and a generous community power the third annual Jeep Jingle Show and Shine Event, fueling a local toy drive for children in need.

Two birds sparked a line fault and small fire that cut power to southern Franklin for about an hour Wednesday, leaving Burger King last to reconnect.

Family 4 Eternity turns Southampton Motor Speedway into a twice-monthly food hub, resuming drive-through distributions to feed thousands across Western Tidewater.