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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.” ...

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

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

A donated Redskins helmet spotlights the native roots of the team’s iconic logo; it will be on display in the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe’s museum to help share the real story behind the ...

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