FRANKLIN COUNTY

The LCA Bulldogs have already beaten Salem in their opener and Franklin County couldn’t catch up to the Spartan offense last week.

A Roanoke City man has been arrested and charged with three felonies after what the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is calling a “consensual encounter” at a business in the Boones Mill area.

1st and 10 Player of the Week: Salem’s Coen Logan is Week 2 honoree

Salem and Franklin County were two rough-and-tumble teams who certainly played physically, but in the end, the Spartans took the win.

Four men arrested in connection with shooting incidents that took place in Franklin County Aug. 31, 10 News has learned.

Basset battled it out on the football field with Franklin County on Friday night.

If you’re headed north along Route 220 in Franklin County, expect delays!

The Henry County Sheriff's office executed a search warrant on Tuesday and apprehended 44-year-old William Kennedy on multiple charges.

A letter sent by the Franklin County NAACP to the Rocky Mount Town Council formally requests the location change

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning that left one man dead.

One person is dead after a crash in Montgomery County on Saturday night, according to the sheriff’s office.

Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man Wednesday in Franklin Co.

The Homestead Creamery announced its renovating and expanding.

Governor Youngkin announced the expansion of the Homestead Creamery in Franklin County Wednesday.

The policy was adopted back in December but the school board is still working through some of the details.

A man and a woman are in custody after a two-year-old was found injured and unresponsive, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Exclusive dashcam video is shedding light on a tense exchange more than a year ago.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash which took place on Saturday in Franklin County.

Thanks to 'CFroggy64' for today's Picture of the Day from Franklin County.

Leigh Prom is an Alzheimer's caretaker and advocate, and she's inviting you to help her reach her fundraising goal on 'The Longest Day.'

Boones Mill, a small town in Franklin County along Highway 220 is working to grow and bring new development to the area.

The vehicle crash that occurred on US-220 Northbound has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A 27-year-old Rocky Mount man was indicted Monday on 25 charges of possessing child pornography and two charges of sexual abuse of an animal, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said the drowning appears to be from an accidental fall, but will continue to investigate.

You have the chance to see if you have what it takes to work on a farm this weekend because the second annual Farm Strong Obstacle Course Race is back in Franklin County this Saturday.

A North Carolina man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Franklin County Friday evening.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

Kennels full of hopeful eyes and wagging tails. The Franklin County Animal Shelter is at capacity, caring for 28 dogs. But with a recent act of generosity, those dogs could soon find themselves in a new home.

Franklin County Public Schools is hosting an open house at Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary Schools tonight at 6 pm for the community and alumni to say goodbye before they both close for good.

A new initiative is working to highlight the rich history of moonshine in our region.

The crash remains under investigation

Joshua Wright, the driver of the car that crashed through a Franklin County home, spoke to 10 News about his medical emergency leading up to the tragic crash.

Six people were injured after a car crashed through a Franklin County home.

Several people were hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Franklin County.

Two cats are dead after a house fire in Franklin County on Tuesday morning, according to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.

Franklin County elementary school kids will have a unique chance to not only learn about agriculture but interact with live animals at Franklin County High School’s tenth annual Food for America event this Friday.

Fortunately, no one was hurt after a truck slammed into a home in Franklin County on Sunday, according to the Franklin County Department of Safety.

A Roanoke man has been arrested and charged after leading Franklin County deputies on a high-speed chase from Franklin County to Roanoke County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

HopeTree's Titmus Cottage has helped over a dozen foster children avoid sleeping in offices at the Department of Social Services.

Power is estimated to be restored by 7:00 p.m.

A tractor-trailer crash on US-220 northbound near the intersection of Route 619 in Franklin County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

A new resource is available to law enforcement in the area trying to catch criminals.

Franklin County is set to hold a hearing related to the proposed real estate property tax and setting tax levies on April 8 at 6 p.m.

If you’re looking to lend a helping hand, there are about 40 nonprofit organizations that you can give back to today on SML Gives Day.

A petroleum leak is taking over some people's homes in the Coopers Cove neighborhood of franklin county.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said 14-year-old Kassie Palmer was last seen Feb. 16.

Franklin County Superintendent Kevin Siers spoke with 10 News regarding frustration over the closure of two beloved elementary schools.

Parents are frustrated after the announcement that Henry and Burnt Chimney Elementary Schools will be closing next school year.

The Franklin County School Board is moving forward with the closure of two elementary schools in an effort to address a financial shortfall within the district totaling millions of dollars.

An investigation is underway after police said a woman was found unresponsive and was later declared dead at a home in Roanoke on Saturday.

A Franklin County man who vanished in 2013 was declared dead in court on Feb. 22, 2024, according to the Franklin Co. Circuit Court Clerk.

Franklin County created Virginia's first Paramedic Apprenticeship program.

The school district is facing a $3.7 million deficit after the state cut some of its funding.

The senior wide receiver guided his team to a week six comeback win over Brookville.

Virginia State Police is investigating after a 22-year-old woman was killed in a Franklin County crash early Saturday morning.

We’re continuing our exclusive coverage of Michael Brown, the Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County back in 2019.

On Thursday, 10 News sat down with Michael Brown, the AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County and sparked a nationwide manhunt, for an exclusive interview.

On Thursday, 10 News sat down with Michael Brown, the AWOL Marine who killed his stepfather in Franklin County and sparked a nationwide manhunt, for an exclusive interview.

Franklin County Public Schools will be receiving less funding from the state than in previous years.

The bridge over Pigg River on Snow Creek Road is closed until further notice, according to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.

A two-vehicle crash that happened in Franklin County is now under investigation, according to Virginia State Police.

An employee with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been charged with misdemeanor simple assault, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

A Franklin County crash claimed the life of a 67-year-old man Wednesday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

The Franklin County School Board is looking to consolidate elementary schools to make up for over $3 million in funding cuts.

An investigation is underway following a deadly crash in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police.

We're told the crash happened southbound on US-220 at 19 miles north of VA-57.

A World War II veteran celebrated a major milestone today, his 100th birthday.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in gathering information on the whereabouts of a stolen CAT excavator and a black Quality trailer.

Michael Morris was in Roanoke County Court Thursday morning and pled no contest to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge.

A Franklin County father who faced charges after rushing his daughter to the hospital has pled no contest to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge, which will be amended to a traffic infraction after 6 months.

A former Franklin County Sheriff’s Office employee who is accused of sexually abusing a young girl was found guilty Friday.

The jury trial is underway for a former Franklin County Sheriff’s Office employee who is accused of sexually abusing a young girl.

The Cavaliers went on to win, 48-13.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Franklin County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Franklin County here.

The Franklin County man who confessed to killing his family’s two dogs back in February has been sentenced.

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), came to the Franklin County Domestic Violence Resource Fair Saturday to let people know they will stand with them against abuse.

A manure spill in Franklin County closed one road for several hours.

Franklin County battled it out with Staunton River in Friday night’s matchup.

Monday night's crash near Willow Creek Road claimed the lives of two people from Roanoke.

Two people were killed in a crash in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police.

Ten years after the double homicide of Ricky Dodson and Vicky Purdy, investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to search for answers.

The Eagles were determined to defend their home turf.

The Franklin County man who confessed to killing his family's two dogs back in February has been found guilty.

Terry Michel, the man accused of shooting and killing his family's two dogs appeared before a jury on Wednesday.

A mom and her three children have been removed from the local and national missing persons databases following a weekslong search, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Eagles' Kasey has three long touchdown catch and runs--in helping his team rally from 16-0 down on Friday night.

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.