Opinion
LETTER: ‘I told you so’
To the Editor: When I was a child, one of the things my parents taught me was, “Don’t ...
Opinion
White House next stop for Youngkin?
Buzz is building about a possible 2024 presidential bid by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and for good reason. ...
Opinion
Compromise gun law will save lives
By Tim Kaine Following the horrific shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo and communities across the country, Congress finally took ...
Opinion
George Washington’s farewell address
By Bob Holt As we celebrated this past Monday, the 246th anniversary of Independence Day, it reminds us ...
Opinion
Celebrate freedom on the Fourth
As we approach another Independence Day, we’re reminded of the words of this country’s first president, George Washington: ...
Opinion
About our recycling program…
By Howie Soucek In my grandparents’ time (as they established and operated a homestead farm in the late ...
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Broncos earn state track medals
The Franklin High School track team had several athletes earn medals at the 2022 Virginia High School League ...
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Shearin receives the Academic King-Perry Scholarship
The Franklin-Southampton (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. proudly announced Ameer Shearin, of Southampton High ...
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Juneteenth gets its due
In the contentious debate over how and what public schools should teach students about racism, one thing both ...
Opinion
Sometimes kids just need a break
By Nathan Rice Timothy set down his fishing pole as soon as he saw a frog hopping towards ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Cal vs. Virginia Tech on TV or Live Stream – January 11
The Virginia Tech Hokies (6-9, 1-3 ACC) travel to face the California Golden Bears (8-7, 1-3 ACC) after…
How to Watch SoCon College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
The UNC Greensboro Spartans versus the Samford Bulldogs is one of two games on Saturday’s college basketball slate…
How to Watch CUSA College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
CUSA teams will hit the court in five games on Saturday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Liberty…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
Big South teams will hit the court across four games on Saturday in college basketball play. That includes…
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Tickets Available – Friday, Jan. 24
The Portland Trail Blazers (13-24), on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Spectrum Center, battle the Charlotte Hornets (8-27).…