FRANKLIN COUNTY

Franklin County wins a wild one, 26-22.

A Franklin County mom and her three kids have been missing since about Sept. 5, according to authorities. However, on Friday, she spoke with 10 News for the first time.

Drivers heading south on 220 through Franklin County can expect delays due to a crash, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that left one dead in Franklin County Saturday.

A plea to the public — the Franklin County Animal Shelter is calling on the community to help pets in need.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is providing more details about a family that has been missing for more than two weeks.

It’s been more than two weeks since Lauren Cook and her three kids disappeared after a missed court appearance in Franklin County.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for mother Lauren Cook and her three kids.

Questions remain after a Franklin County woman and her three children disappeared around September 5.

It’s been almost two weeks since anyone has heard from the Cook family.

A fire Friday night damaged the Twin Creeks Distillery warehouse location in Ferrum. No one was injured and no product was lost.

Authorities have released details as the search continues for a missing Franklin County woman and her three kids.

It’s been over a week since anyone has heard from a Franklin County woman and her three children.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman and her three children.

A Roanoke man is dead after drowning at Smith Mountain Lake Monday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Franklin County community is remembering a four-legged member of the Sheriff's Office.

Salem dominates tonight, winning 48-7.

Kubo is one of those shelter dogs that’s been looking for a home for years.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash in Franklin County that left a 24-year-old man dead.

Franklin County went home victorious, 28-24.

Longtime residents at the Franklin County Humane Society have sponsored adoption fees, and many other pets have reduced fees with an approved application and mention of the CTS special, staff said.

The Virginia Department of Health has provided an update regarding the harmful algal bloom that was discovered on Smith Mountain Lake in early June.

Stefanie Mason tells 10 News she saw the truck lose control before going over the guardrail on Tuesday morning.

Nearly 12 years after her disappearance, Paul Jordan has been sentenced in the murder of his girlfriend, 22-year-old Heather Hodges

We’re one step closer to learning the fate of a man who was convicted of killing his then-girlfriend in Franklin County back in 2012.

Here’s another precious familiar face. Remember Breki?

Franklin County Public Schools serves around 6,500 students and has 12 elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

Staff with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of a beloved K-9.

The former president of Franklin County Baseball, Inc. and his wife were arrested Wednesday on indictments for embezzling funds, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

As Franklin County Humane Society’s longest canine resident, Amphitrite is more than ready to find her forever family. Spending most of her life as a shelter dog, Amphitrite deserves a place to call her own.

The Eagles are moving from Class 6 down to the Class 5 ranks in 2023.

Allstate Gillespie Agency kicked off their 'Put the Kids in Good Hands Back to School Fundraiser' Monday.

The jury trial date for Terry Michel, a Franklin County man who confessed to killing his two dogs, has been set.

The Smith Mountain Lake community got to hear more about why some of the lake water has been a blueish-green color.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found dead in the Roanoke River on Tuesday (June 27).

A 22-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County Monday, according to Virginia State Police.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A child and a teen have been arrested after a robbery at Raven’s Country Store in Rocky Mount over the weekend, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

A pharmaceutical company responsible for selling opioids has gone bankrupt. People negatively impacted by the drugs may be eligible for compensation, but there are only a couple more weeks to file a claim.

A 10 News exclusive. Arrested, taking his daughter to the ER.

If you woke up in the dark Thursday morning, you're not alone.

One of the two candidates will win the Republican nomination in Tuesday's primary.

At 6:45 a.m. on June 21, Prom will hit the water at the Franklin County Family YMCA to swim 21 laps. She is seeking donors of $21, or more. Reaching that goal will net $441 towards her year’s goal of $2,040 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” program. She has already raised about $1,200.

On Monday, we celebrate Juneteenth, the historical day when enslaved people learned they were free.

More than ten years after a Franklin County woman disappeared, there’s finally been a conviction in the case.

Former Franklin County Sheriff’s office employee Justin Sigmon testified in Franklin County court this week for the trial of Heather Hodges.

Day three of the Heather Hodges trial wraps today.

If you’re interested in finding results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 39 race, you can do so here.

Wednesday marked day two of the Heather Hodges case in Franklin County where her then-boyfriend Paul Jordan is being accused of murder.

A jury trial is underway for the man police say killed his girlfriend in Franklin County.

The USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championship returns to Southwest Virginia this week.

Drivers on Route 460 in Franklin County can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to VDOT.

The nation's bet amateur road cyclists will be competing for medals June 14-17 in Franklin and Roanoke Counties and the city of Roanoke.

Franklin County Board of Supervisors met for a work session on Tuesday to discuss how to pay for a permanent SRO in each elementary school.

A local school district is back up and running after becoming a victim of a cyber attack. The threat forced Franklin County Schools to close on Monday.

Franklin County Public Schools was hit with a ransomware attack on Monday, forcing the schools to close.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is currently responding to a drowning call at Smith Mountain Lake.

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one dead Wednesday in Franklin County.

A solar farm proposal is off the table in Franklin County.

Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle-bicycle crash that left a 15-year-old dead Thursday in Franklin County.

Heather Hodges was first reported missing in April 2012. 11 years later, her family filed a petition to declare her dead.

Drivers on US-220 in Franklin County can expect delays due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.

Terry Michel, the dog owner who confessed to killing his dogs in Franklin County, appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing.

The Circuit Court Grand Jury in Franklin County has indicted two individuals for crimes against children, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews from the Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Fire Department and Hardy Volunteer Fire Company responded along with other local organizations to a crash that left five hospitalized around 8:58 a.m. Sunday morning in Hardy, officials said.

A dog that was shot in the leg was picked up by the Franklin County Humane Society. The dog's leg will need to be amputated and the shelter is raising money for her vet care.

Thousands were without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Friday night and Saturday morning.

Henry Lee Law, a third generation moonshiner in Franklin County shares his story on how he makes moonshine and events coming up.

In memory of two dogs who were reportedly shot and killed by their owner, the Franklin County Humane Society has created a memorial fund to support domestic violence victims.

Two have been charged in connection with two missing juveniles out of Franklin County, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.

A 21-year-old man is facing several felony charges in connection to a breaking and entering in Franklin County on Sunday, according to authorities.

Ferrum College students are working to make sure kids at Franklin County Public Schools have what they need for the school day.

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Virginia State Police responded to a 14-car pileup on US-220 in Franklin County that left four people injured Wednesday afternoon.

A tractor-trailer crash on US-220 northbound in Franklin County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

The Commonwealth says Terry Michel admitted to investigators he killed the two family dogs to "save his marriage."

Fifty-eight-year-old Terry Michel, the owner who confessed to killing his two dogs, is set to make his first court appearance in the Franklin County General District Court on Wednesday.

According to court records, Terry Michel, the owner of the two dogs, confessed he shot them.

The owner of two dogs reported stolen, then found dead in Franklin County has been arrested in connection with their deaths, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Town of Rocky Mount became incorporated on February 17, 1873.

The owners of the two dogs that were stolen and later were found dead in Franklin County is searching for answers on who did this and why.

Michael Morris faces a felony for eluding police after he said he was speeding to get his daughter to the emergency room after her pneumonia symptoms took a turn for the worst.

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Love comes in all shapes and sizes ... and some of the best love is from a pet.

Progress is being made on plans for hte future Franklin County Career and Technical Education Center

The search is on for a new superintendent to lead Franklin County Public Schools

When Michael Morris and his wife were taking his ten-year-old daughter Marta to the pediatrician, they quickly realized she needed emergency help.

Two black labs that were reported stolen out of Franklin County last week were found dead on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Colby and Caleb, both black labs, were stolen while out on a walk in the Waid Park area.

A search is underway for two black labs stolen from Waid Park in Rocky Mount Tuesday morning, according to the Franklin County Humane Society and Adoption Center.

The Eagles star running back scored five times to lead his team to victory in Week 8.

At Franklin County, two football standouts and one wrestler put pen to paper. Quarterback Eli Foutz will suit up for Emory & Henry. Wide receiver Ian England will play in the ODAC at Bridgewater College after a stellar senior season.

Those safety equipment needs being addressed in Franklin County include electric power tools, fire hoses, radios, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), according to the county’s release.

Valentine’s Day we’ll be here before you know it, and the Franklin County Humane Society wants to help you give the paw-fect gift.

New technology is helping to address safety concerns for law enforcement in Boones Mill, but it's also led to a surprising number of suspended licenses.

In May of 1958, two moonshiners by the names of Luthor Adkins, and his nephew Kermit Adkins were arrested for illegally distilling and distributing moonshine.

Currently first-year teachers are getting paid $2,000 less than the next lowest starting pay in the region.

Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia as wintry weather continues to roll through the Commonwealth.