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Economic development report: Beale Farm site work, broadband nearing county completion

Southampton County Board of Supervisors · March 24, 2026

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Franklin–Southampton Economic Development reported a $223,000 site-readiness grant for Beale Farm (about $199,235 reimbursed to date), progress on a Go Virginia grant, and broadband build progress (4,931 passings completed, 169 remaining), with several projects expected to finish by the end of the fiscal year.

Carl D. Heck, president and CEO of Franklin–Southampton Economic Development, told the board March 24 that the county's Beale Farm site-readiness work is advancing under a $223,000 Virginia Economic Development Program grant, with $199,235 reimbursed so far. He said Timmons Group is…

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