Franklin County Parks & Recreation received a $42,000 grant for 12 additional automated external defibrillators and 10 all-weather protective enclosures across high-traffic county parks.
A debate over immigration enforcement agreements is intensifying across Virginia as Gov. Abigail Spanberger weighs whether to continue partnerships that allow local law enforcement to act on behalf of federal immigration authorities.
Proposed changes to Franklin County zoning laws are drawing concern from residents who say the updates could significantly affect property use and rural lifestyles.
Franklin County leaders are facing a difficult budget season, balancing rising costs with limited revenue as uncertainty at the state level adds another layer of complexity.
A bipartisan group of Virginia lawmakers has formed the state’s first motorsports caucus, aiming to preserve racetracks and strengthen the industry’s economic impact across the commonwealth.
Smith Mountain Lake Gives is an annual online giving day that supports nonprofits serving Bedford and Franklin counties. Organizers say the event is the largest day of giving for local charities in the two counties.
Franklin County is a part of our area with a rich history and a new one-of-a-kind pageant is happening this year to honor the county’s history of moonshine making.
A former captain in Franklin County’s Department of Public Safety has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation within the department.
A man is dead and one is injured following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Franklin County on Wednesday, Virginia State Police said.
Franklin County Public Schools is considering a proposal to switch to a four-day school week, according to officials.
A Franklin County man has been found guilty in the shooting death of a high school teacher at a Gretna convenience store last summer. James Mattox, 52, was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Tony Gill, 46, who was killed at Carter’s convenience store and gas station in Gretna.
As a winter storm continues to impact rural Virginia communities, Franklin County emergency officials and residents are emphasizing the importance of advance preparation and community cooperation.
Franklin County residents are bracing for the next winter storm by stocking up on essential supplies. At local stores like the Rocky Mount Kroger, shelves of bread and milk are already thinning as shoppers fill their carts.
A significant winter storm system is expected to impact our region from January 24–28, 2026. Local emergency management officials urge residents to prepare immediately before conditions deteriorate.
An Illinois doctor has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the December shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home.
Franklin County Public Schools officials will present their budget reconciliation plan to the Board of Supervisors Thursday night, addressing a $1.4 million deficit through a combination of existing funds and program cuts.
The Franklin County NAACP has unveiled a monument honoring 70 African American men who served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, adding to the small but growing number of memorials recognizing these soldiers’ contributions.
A vacant warehouse in Franklin County will soon transform into a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility for high school students, alongside a public safety office and 911 call center.
A Chicago doctor has been charged in the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio.
A Franklin County supervisor is challenging his recent censure by the Board of Supervisors, claiming it may be connected to his earlier request for an investigation into alleged First Amendment violations.
Route 619, located between Route 890 in Franklin County and Route 651 in Henry County, is currently shut down due to the wintry weather impacting our area.
As winter approaches, the community in Southwest Virginia is coming together to ensure everyone stays safe and warm during the cold months.
As temperatures drop and winter storms approach, communities are opening warming centers and shelters to provide refuge for those in need. Here is a list of available options.
The Virginia Court of Appeals will reconsider the overturned felony conviction of Terry Michel, who confessed to shooting his dogs, after the Commonwealth requested a rehearing by the full court.
Eight months after losing their tanker truck in an accident, the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Franklin County Public Safety (FCPS) officials remain at odds over its replacement, with disagreements centered on the type and cost of the new vehicle.
Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities.
Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities.
A man was arrested after a firearm was found in his child’s backpack at a daycare center in Franklin County, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that 17-year-old Anthony Dalton was sentenced in connection with an incident that occurred at Franklin County High School in April this year, where he was found in possession of a loaded gun on school grounds.
Across Virginia, at least eight school board races don’t have a candidate. That means the winners could come down to write-ins — people whose names aren’t actually printed on the ballot.
A proposed multimillion-dollar solar project has sparked debate among Franklin County residents, with the community divided over the installation of solar panels on local farmland.
Know a Veteran? Let them know that all U.S. Veterans, plus one guest, get in free to tonight’s Franklin County High School home opener vs. Patrick Henry for Veterans’ Appreciation Night. 🏈
If President Trump gets his way, more American-made products will appear on the sales floor of furniture retailers. He hopes tariffs on imported furniture will bring production back home, but experts aren't so sure.
Franklin County Public Schools will be hosting a Town Hall today at 6:00 P.M. regarding the need for a new Career and Technical Education center in the county.
Twelve new classrooms will be added to Christian Heritage Academy, which will allow over 500 students to attend class by next school year.
Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations.
Gill was remembered as a loving father and husband who was loved by many within Franklin County High School and the greater Franklin County Community.
Tony Gill was many things in life and many people within Franklin County had positive things to say about the former educator and girls' basketball coach.
Robin Wilay - a licensed professional counselor with LewisGale Medical Center - says that these traumatic events make emotions difficult to process and that parents need to be ready to speak with their child on their own terms.
Franklin County High School announced on Monday that Tony Gill, a special education teacher and the head coach of the FCHS girls’ basketball team, has passed away.
Carilion Children’s launched a new pediatric clinic in Rocky Mount, opening its doors to patients today, marking a significant expansion of healthcare services for families in Franklin County.
A fire department in Franklin County is calling on the community for help after one of its own tragically lost their home in a fire.
Carilion Clinic announced Tuesday plans to open freestanding emergency departments in Smith Mountain Lake’s Westlake area and the Daleville Town Center area.
A death investigation is underway after a man was found down an embankment and later died in Roanoke County, according to the police department.
A spring cold snap wiped out half the peach crop at Woods Farm in Franklin County, but the peaches that survived are now thriving in the summer heat.
A Franklin County Deputy and another driver were hospitalized after a multivehicle crash in Franklin County Tuesday, according to FCSO.
Franklin County Public Schools are facing a growing shortage of bus drivers, with the district currently needing three elementary drivers and six drivers for middle and high school routes.
This weekend, a historic milestone is being honored in Franklin County. The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation. The event showcases how the monument is bringing Washington’s story to life through reflection, music, and education.
A Styrofoam ban takes effect in Virginia on July 1, starting with food vendors with more than 20 locations in the commonwealth. School divisions also received guidance earlier this year that the ban would apply to them as well.
One person was rescued from a vehicle trapped in floodwaters just moments before it was swept away by the current, according to the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department.
Agricultural heritage takes center stage this weekend as the Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days celebrates its 22nd year of connecting generations through historic machinery and rural traditions.
