14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (931+ words) The Franklin City Council hosted a special called meeting Monday, June 15, to hold a public hearing in connection with the two seats on the Franklin City School Board (FCSB) to which the council will be appointing or reappointing individuals on…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (394+ words) FRANKLIN " Charles "Ray" Smith, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, leader, storyteller and friend, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on Sept. 12, 1946, and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Ray lived life at full speed and very much on…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (269+ words) Sarah Graham and Ashley Worth committed this past fall to bringing the Girls on the Run program back to Meherrin Elementary School (MES). Nottoway Elementary School (NES) also participated, with coaches Rebecca, Erin and Brittany leading the NES team. In…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (739+ words) This week, along with Christians here and there across the world, we stop briefly with the prophet Hosea to consider chapters 5: 15-6: 6. You or I watch the news story. We read the newspaper account. A prominent figure has been arrested for…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (308+ words) The Tidewater News David E. Wright Jr. David Edgar Wright Jr. , 81, passed away June 10, 2026 in his home with family by his side. FRANKLIN " David Edgar Wright Jr. , 81, passed away June 10, 2026 in his home with family by his side. David grew up…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (1089+ words) Area nonprofit Amun Ra Inc. is partnering with the city of Franklin to present the fourth annual Spectacular Juneteenth Cultural Celebration that will take place across multiple locations in the city from Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21. According to History. com, Juneteenth, short…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (182+ words) Capron Elementary School (CES) was recently the recipient of an International Paper grant, which allowed the school to purchase several dry-erase tables for student classrooms. A Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS) news release noted that these innovative learning tools are…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (469+ words) Old Dominion University Community Care has received a $600, 000 grant from the Obici Healthcare Foundation to expand health care services across Western Tidewater, according to a news release. The grant will provide $200, 000 a year for three years to support the nurse-led,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (405+ words) The Franklin City School Board voted 3-2-1 on May 21 to order an administrative review of Franklin City Public Schools" (FCPS) compliance with mandatory reporting obligations under applicable law and board policy, and the board voted 5-2 on Thursday, June 4, to expand the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (409+ words) Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS) recently honored seven dedicated employees whose years of service, commitment and passion have made a lasting impact on students, families and the community. Together, these retirees represent decades of experience and countless contributions that have…...