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A rewarding chapter partially closes

Bidding farewell to a regular presence on this page saddens me almost as much as leaving Franklin itself. Read more | 2 comments

Kids College: 10 years young and growing strong

Kids College is the summer enrichment series sponsored by Paul D. Camp Community College’s Division of Workforce Development in Franklin. Read more

‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ is a must-see in the theater

There are some films that are worth the price of admission; J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness is certainly one of them. The long-awaited sequel ... Read more

Ask Abbie: Father asks for help in dealing with son’s rebellion

I am a 36 year-old single dad raising my son who is 12. Some of his friends are already having sex, and the language ... Read more

Looking Back: Dedication marks facility’s opening

Southampton Memorial Hospital will be dedicated on Sunday. It will soon replace Raiford Memorial Hospital. Governor Albertis Harrison, accompanied by Lt. Governor Mills Godwin, will ... Read more