Franklin marks its 150th birthday on March 15 with a celebration at Barrett’s Landing, featuring a commemorative ornament, ...

Franklin City Public Schools has announced that due to anticipated inclement weather Thursday afternoon, March 12, all after-school activities are canceled for the day. Don't miss the news!Sign up so ...

A sparsely attended Franklin City Public Schools town hall gave parents direct access to division leaders through breakout sessions and time to question Superintendent Carlton Carter.

Lauren Bradshaw notes that “Scream 7” leans on Neve Campbell’s return and franchise nostalgia, but over-the-top kills, a flat ...

Franklin City Council unanimously approved utility bill relief, extending the payment due date to April 1 and allowing ...

Isle of Wight County Schools Superintendent Theo Cramer has announced he will step down effective June 30. Cramer announced in a March 11 letter to students, staff and parents that “after thoughtful ...

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

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

As Franklin turns 150, residents were invited to fill a Memory Chest with letters and photos, capturing who they are for future generations. The 150th celebration will be 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at ...

After 53 days off the water, the Blackwater Nottoway RiverGuard returns to a warm, clear Blackwater below Franklin, battling trash, mosquitoes and slow fishing.

Franklin City Council unanimously declared February 2026 Benefit Programs Specialist Appreciation Month, honoring social ...

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