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 ...

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

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 ...

The first Turkey Fest 4 Eternity served more than 500 people in Southampton and surrounding areas, providing turkey meals, ...

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.

Southampton Academy will close Dec. 9 due to hazardous conditions, shifting to a Virtual Learning Day. All after-school ...

Southampton County Public Schools will close all schools and offices on Tuesday, Dec. 9, due to inclement weather, freezing ...

Franklin City Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 9, after closing Monday due to expected severe ...

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

Rawls Museum Arts showcases two new exhibitions through Jan. 2: Chris Jeanguenat’s storybook-inspired “Fair Winds & Fables” and Sukenya Best’s vibrant portraits in “Young Warriors.” ...