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π± Capron community remembers the life of native daughter Redell Whitfield Taylor
Spotted on the Capron calendar: BRL Threads @ Franklin

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- Capron community remembers the life of native daughter Redell Whitfield Taylor
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 42, low: 29.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Redell (Whitfield) Taylor, 84, of Williamsburg (wydaily.com) β Capron residents are remembering Redell Whitfield Taylor, born in Capron in 1941 and recently called home at age 84. Her life journey took her through Southampton County schools, Norfolk, Chicago, and Hampton, where she raised a large, loving family and worked in nursing and retail, always grounded in her strong Christian faith and kindness to others.
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π Events Nearby
- BRL Threads @ Franklin
280 N College Dr , Franklin
3:00 pm - Good Books, Good Company Book Club β Courtland Book Club
22511 Main St , Courtland
6:00 pm - Santa Visit
22511 Main St , Courtland
10:00 pm - Craftsy @ Courtland
22511 Main St , Courtland
10:30 pm - GCA Girls Varsity Basketball @ Tidewater Academy
Tidewater Academy , 217 W Church St , Wakefield
5:30 pm - 10th Annual Christmas Bazaar
Southampton County Fair , 25374 New Market Rd , Courtland
9:00 am - Franklin's Market on Main
210 S Main St , Franklin
2:00 pm - Town of Boykins Christmas Parade
18206 Virginia Ave , Boykins
8:00 pm - Little Explorers Storytime @ Courtland
22511 Main St , Courtland
3:00 pm - BRL Threads @ Courtland: Quilting, Sewing, Knitting and more!
22511 Main St , Courtland
4:00 pm - Full STEAM Ahead @ Courtland
22511 Main St , Courtland
9:00 pm - IWA Girls Varsity Basketball @ Tidewater Academy
Tidewater Academy , 217 W Church St , Wakefield
2:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Southampton County Schools posted a job opening for Elementary School Principal - Candidate Pool in Courtland. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member 6am-2pm, 7am-3pm in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capron here.
π Nearby News
Franklin
- VDOT addresses overnight refreezing (wdbj7.com)
- Dead vultures in Rocky Mount mark 14th bird flu case in Virginia since July (wdbj7.com)
- Cornerstone Building Brands Expands Rocky Mount, Virginia, Production Operations (areadevelopment.com)
Emporia
- Emporia High combines music and plants for seasonal celebration (ksnt.com)
Windsor
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