Tidewater

It is the biggest sports event on the planet. But it is not the kind of football that most people are used to watching.

With incumbent Jessica G. Banks not seeking reelection, Franklin’s Ward 6 City Council seat will be decided by write-in votes in November’s General Election.

Fortsville Road in Southampton County will close July 7 between Mason and Adams Grove roads for culvert replacement over Applewhite Swamp, with a detour via Mason and Grizzard roads.

Franklin marked four days of Juneteenth with Amun Ra Inc.’s fourth annual celebration featuring cultural, educational, faith-based and community-focused activities across multiple city venues.

Craig Sawyer of Repair Tech receives a VHSL Contributor Regional Award of Merit for his generous support of Franklin High School athletics.

New Franklin City School Board member Lamont Hill outlines his goals to boost student preparedness through stronger programs and community-wide collaboration.

James Lewis Koenig, better known as Jim, passed away peacefully at ECU Health in Greenville, North Carolina on Tuesday, June 30 after an extended illness.

Franklin celebrates the grand opening of Riverwalk Park, a 21-acre riverfront space born from a paper mill land donation and years of public-private partnership.

New car wash, coffee, oil change and Cook Out locations on Armory Drive signal fresh investment, more options for Franklin residents and momentum for the city’s economy.

Amun Ra Inc.’s fourth annual Spectacular Juneteenth Cultural Celebration drew about 1,500 attendees, earning praise from organizers and city leaders for its vibrant crowds and diverse events.