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12/04/2025

The Southampton County School Board is forming a temporary committee to boost transparency and accountability, inviting community members to help recommend improvements in policies and financial practices.

12/04/2025

The 2025 Franklin Christmas Parade is canceled due to weather, but the Elf Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony will still take place Thursday evening on South Main Street and Barrett Street, respectively.

12/02/2025

Two men, including a Franklin resident, have been indicted for first-degree murder in the disappearance and death of a Richmond man, following a multi-agency investigation spanning several months.

12/02/2025

Tashawnda Nicole Drayton has been sentenced to 58 years in prison for the 2023 shooting that killed a 10-year-old Franklin boy and injured an adult.

12/01/2025

Windsor Town Council approved funding for a second Flock license plate reader camera to boost police coverage and maintain database access, following new vendor requirements effective in 2026.

11/29/2025

⏰ There's still time to enter the Small Business Saturday Photo Contest!
https://www.thetidewaternews.com/contests/small-business-saturday/
Keeping shopping small at participating businesses! Be sure to snap a selfie while you shop and submit it in the photo contest at the link below. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 1. Special thanks to our participating businesses and our sponsor Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. be sure to get your photos in before 11:59 p.m. tonight! Happy Shopping Small, Ya'll!

11/29/2025

📸 Ready. Shop. Snap!
https://www.thetidewaternews.com/contests/small-business-saturday/
Snap a selfie while shopping participating businesses today, Small Business Saturday, November 29, then submit it in our Small Business Saturday Photo Contest proudly sponsored by Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Enter for your chance to win awesome prizes! Winners will be announced on Monday, December 1. Head on over to the link below for more details and info on participating businesses. Ready, Set, Snap! - Let's Shop Small!

🎅 Happy Small Business Saturday! https://www.thetidewaternews.com/contests/small-business-saturday/Don't forget to snap ...
11/29/2025

🎅 Happy Small Business Saturday!
https://www.thetidewaternews.com/contests/small-business-saturday/
Don't forget to snap those selfies while you're shopping at participating small businesses today. Enter your selfies in our Small Business Saturday Photo Contest Live NOW! This is your chance to support local businesses AND have a chance to win some great prizes! Click the link below for more details and to submit your selfies! Winners will be announced on December 1. Special thanks to our sponsor Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. and participating businesses!

11/29/2025

Small Business Saturday is vital for Franklin and Southampton, where local shops drive jobs and community spirit. Support local businesses Nov. 29 to help keep our region’s economy and character strong.

11/29/2025

Franklin City Council hears updates on Global Concentrate’s $121M facility and job creation timeline, along with other new business developments from FSEDI’s Karl Heck.

11/28/2025

📆 Tomorrow is a BIG day for SMALL business.
https://www.thetidewaternews.com/contests/small-business-saturday/
Be sure to get out into the community and shop small tomorrow - Saturday, November 29 for Small Business Saturday. While you're shopping, snap a selfie and submit it in the 2025 Small Business Saturday Photo contest for your chance to win some amazing prizes! Check out the link below for more details, participating businesses and more. Get ready to shop small tomorrow!

11/28/2025

The 30th Chamber Community Expo drew impressive crowds, showcased nearly 50 local businesses and celebrated the “Home for the Holidays” theme with prizes, networking and a successful community food drive.

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