Clyde Parker receives NSDAR Excellence in Historic Preservation award from the Constantia Chapter for his work safeguarding ...

Franklin seeks 2026 extension for its FY25 audit as finance staff untangle ledger issues and outside auditors grade last year’s finances.

Greg Carey reminds us in his book on Revelation that this curious biblical book begins and ends with Jesus. Jesus is the ...

After a period of discord, Franklin City Council earns public praise for civility as members revive a delayed retreat to ...

How one lumberman reshaped Franklin: the life, legacy and quiet power of James Leonidas Camp Sr., last of the Camp brothers ...

Shannon Hurley, a local resident with local government and Norfolk court experience, steps into a key City Hall role ...

For 80 years, Fred’s Restaurant has been Franklin’s living room. How one small-town diner survived floods, fires and change ...

Rawls Museum Arts showcases two new exhibitions through Jan. 2: Chris Jeanguenat’s storybook-inspired “Fair Winds & Fables” ...

The Southampton County School Board meeting originally scheduled for Dec. 8 has been postponed to Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m ...

Southampton County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 8, due to a winter weather advisory for snow and freezing ...

After their first regional crown in 18 years and a state final run, Franklin’s revamped roster leans on three returners to chase another deep postseason.

The 2025 Franklin Christmas Parade is canceled due to weather, but the Elf Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony will still take ...