Southampton County, Virginia
Vision, Mission & Values

VISION: Southampton County is a progressive community exhibiting leadership in agriculture and economic development while promoting excellence in education, traditional values, and exceptional quality of life.

MISSION: To provide the highest level of leadership, education, protection, and services in the most cost effective manner.

VALUES:

• Honesty
  We are a model of integrity in how we conduct the business of the County.
• Knowledge
  We are committed to lifelong learning and encourage creativity.
• Teamwork
  Working together and supporting each other, we will achieve our vision.
• Spiritual
  We believe in caring for one another and treating each other with respect and dignity.
• Community
  We will celebrate our differences and strengthen our common bonds.
• Perseverance
  We will constantly work towards the realization of our vision.

Southampton County Administration Business Hours

County Offices are normally opened from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with the following exceptions:

Health Department 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
School Division 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Virginia Cooperative Extension 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Social Services 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Holiday Closing - 2006

Southampton County observes the following Holiday schedule that is approved by the Board of Supervisors:

Friday, January 13, 2006 Lee-Jackson Day
Monday, January 17, 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 20, 2006 President’s Day
Monday, May 29, 2006 Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 Independence Day
Monday, September 4, 2006 Labor Day
Monday, October 9, 2006 Columbus Day
Friday, November 10, 2006 Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 23, 2006 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24, 2006 Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 25, 2006 Christmas Holiday

Any date appointed by the Governor of Virginia or the President of the United States shall be a legal holiday as to the transaction of business.

For additional information on office holiday closings, please visit the Governor's web site: http://www.governor.virginia.gov

Office Closings

Inclement Weather - Not regular scheduled Office Closings:

County Administration Offices may close due to inclement weather. During inclement weather please tune in to one of the following for the latest office hour information:

• WTKR (Channel 3) Television
• WVEC (Channel 13) Television
  

Southampton County Seal

Michael Long, a graphic artist at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, designed the Striking Southampton County Seal. The seal identifies the date of the founding of the county and draws attention to our rich agricultural heritage with corn, peanuts, cotton, and pine trees. The rising sun is symbolic of prosperity and the seven stars represent the seven districts. The farm implements are symbolic of the strong work ethic of our people.