In a world where Jesus’ own words face backlash, Dr. Charles Qualls reflects on Prague Castle, Matthew 5, and why being “salt ...

New Miss Southeastern Virginia Scholarship Organization crowns first Teen and Miss titleholders, who will advance to June's ...

Franklin City Council meets behind closed doors with one city manager candidate, plans talks with a second as it moves toward possible selection.

Franklin school board delays public comment policy changes after board chair says the December vote to change was mishandled.

Southampton County School Board launches survey on superintendent search, seeking community input on qualifications and priorities before a Feb. 18 noon deadline and 6 p.m. public hearing.

Reviewer Lauren Bradshaw notes that Rachel McAdams delivers a fun, unhinged turn in Sam Raimi's brutal, darkly funny survival ...

Family 4 Eternity used a new refrigerated truck to deliver 13,000 pounds of food—about 26,000 meals—to more than 1,000 ...

Riverdale Elementary third grade teacher Tynethia Cooper has been named Southampton County Public Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of ...

Franklin City Council rejected a contract with Southampton County Administrator Brian Thrower and instead voted 6-1 to ask ...

Prominent citizens urge Southampton County supervisors to raise employee pay, adopt twice-monthly paychecks and boost school ...

Local MLK Day walk spotlights civil rights songs, honors longtime participants and collects toys for hospitalized children.

Ninth annual First Responder Dinner in Franklin-Southampton served 280 first responders from 14 agencies, backed by local volunteers and sponsors providing steak meals and fellowship.