Franklin’s 2026 Fall Festival drew more than 120 registered vendors across four downtown blocks, city officials said.

Lauren Bradshaw’s October streaming picks mix Halloween-ready horror, true crime and lighter options across major platforms.

Southampton County School Board voted Sept. 28 to end its HES Facilities contract and bring custodial and maintenance ...

Franklin officials expect to complete the 2025 audit within eight weeks after Moody’s dropped the city’s credit rating over ...

FSEDI introduced Ann Jackson Edwards as its new tourism director, highlighting her plans to promote local businesses, attractions and community stories.

Younger leaders can bring fresh perspectives while partnering with experienced officials to make politics more responsive to long-term challenges.

The Wakefield Historical Association’s new book chronicles local baseball and softball history through stories, profiles and ...

At its October 1926 meeting, Franklin’s Town Commission approved a school tax, reviewed 16 town manager applications and planned traffic guides for a dangerous ...

Franklin voters must shade the oval and use candidates’ correct names for write-in votes to count, Electoral Board Chair ...

Dr. Charles Qualls’ column on Psalm 25 argues that compassion is essential and portrays God as compassionate, just and trustworthy.

Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. (FSEDI) presented fruits of its Community Visioning project during a Wednesday, Sept. 16, event, showcasing a reimagined brand identity for Franklin ...

Psalm 145 calls believers to notice how creation, human achievement and acts of grace testify to God’s greatness across ...