Historic Franklin Armory, built in 1953, is demolished to clear the way for a new recreation center expected to boost local tourism and Camp Community College athletics.

Dr. Charles Qualls reflects on Psalm 32, Lent, and why admitting sin and seeking forgiveness reveals God's goodness and leads ...

Southampton High DECA hosts inaugural “Boots, Bows, and Business” gala March 21 at The Hubs Vine, blending Western formal, music and auctions to support student leadership activities.

Franklin City Council unanimously declared February 2026 Benefit Programs Specialist Appreciation Month, honoring social services staff who deliver vital aid to vulnerable residents.

Franklin City School Board to review Superintendent Carlton Carter’s performance and contract March 5, as members press for a same-night vote on whether to keep him.

Former Franklin mayor and longtime funeral home manager Raystine Johnson-Ashburn is honored on the Franklin Community Wall of ...

Capron nonprofit Family 4 Eternity teams with local groups to rush 500 hygiene kits and ongoing food distributions to ...

Franklin varsity boys basketball closed its ’25-’26 season with a win, finishing 8-14 overall but missing the opportunity to advance into the postseason after the district tourney was canceled.

Lauren Bradshaw notes that Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ trades Brontë’s themes for a visually striking, toxic romance powered by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s scorching chemistry.

Franklin City Council votes 7-0 to hire Newport News official David Freeman, a 35-year government veteran, as the city’s new manager after debate over the hiring process.

Franklin Councilman Gregory McLemore uses Black History Month presentation to spotlight Marcus Garvey’s global impact on ...

Southampton County Public Schools highlights how the Jobs for Virginia Graduates program at its middle and high schools supports engagement, skills and student success in and beyond the classroom.