Ed Pugh

Franklin City Public Schools' SOL pass and proficient rates declined from '24-'25 to ‘25-'26 in every subject tested except math, with the steepest drop occurring in history and social science.

Suffolk SOL scores rose in writing, reading and history, but math and science declined.

Suffolk officials say land acquisition and early site work must advance this year to keep Elephant's Fork Elementary's roughly $61 million replacement on track for an August 2029 opening.

Antonio Wilson Jr.’s 80-yard opening kickoff return sparked Lakeland’s 35-0 shutout of Windsor, its first season-opening win since 2022.

Suffolk's Planning Commission will hear proposed data center prohibitions in September after unanimously placing the issue on its agenda.

Suffolk 4-H camp enrollment rose 46% this summer, while Virginia Cooperative Extension expanded youth programs and saw increased participation in well-water testing.

FCPS' 2025-26 SOL pass rates declined in every subject except math, while FHS declined across all tested subjects. However, FCPS does report significant gains with the senior cohort, specific grades and subjects.

Multiple sources say FCPS Superintendent Dr. Carlton Carter is no longer serving in the role; the School Board is set to vote on an acting superintendent Monday morning, Sept. 7.

Suffolk police detailed its expanding camera and plate-reader network, which logged 700,000 vehicle detections in 21 days, along with rules for access, audits and data retention.

Five retired Suffolk firefighters helped lead FDNY support efforts after Sept. 11, providing logistics, peer counseling and aid to firefighters' families during the four-month recovery.