ROCKY MOUNT

Take in the history of Southwest Virginia’s agriculture at the 19th Annual Antique Farm Days in Franklin County

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, several stopped by offices in Roanoke, Forest and Rocky Mount.

Living Proof Beer Co. is the first microbrewery of its kind in downtown Rocky Mount.

A tornado warning that was issued for parts of Franklin and Bedford and Franklin Counties has expired.

A local cook and restaurant owner needs your help win a big competition, and all you have to do is click here to vote.

A Franklin County deputy, who was charged after driving while under the influence, was sentenced Thursday.

A former Rocky Mount officer found guilty for his actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is asking a judge to acquit him.

A Franklin County deputy was arrested by the Rocky Mount Police Department Saturday morning after driving under the influence, according to court records.

The man that police said shot and killed his ex-wife in Rocky Mount on Thursday has been charged with second-degree murder, according to Franklin County court documents.

The Rocky Mount Police Department is investigating a shooting Thursday afternoon that left one dead and another injured.

The fate of former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been decided by a federal jury in our nation’s capital today.

A federal jury is set to resume deliberating on Monday in the trial of a former Virginia police officer charged with storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer.

It's all about moonshine this weekend in Franklin County.

On the third day of the trial against former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson, the government and defense rested, which sets up the final stage of the trial — jury deliberations.

With the jury assembled, the federal trial against the former Rocky Mount police officer charged for taking part in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots began.

Jurors have heard conflicting explanations for why an off-duty police officer from Virginia entered the U.S. Capitol during last year's riot.

Over a year ago, two off-duty police officers from a small town in Virginia were charged with storming the U.S. Capitol together. One of them is heading to trial and faced a courtroom full of potential jurors on Monday. The other could be a key prosecution witness.

Former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been indicted on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been indicted on more charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot, according to court documents.

One of the two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol entered a guilty plea on Friday.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a missing teen last seen on Tuesday.

The Rotary Club and Franklin County Center of Aging are surprising seniors with cards and flowers.

Friday afternoon, additional guidance was put out by Governor Glenn Youngkin on masks in schools.

There are 23 different reasons as to why you'll fall in love with The Chilled Spot.

As temperatures dip, a new warming shelter in Franklin County is opening its doors.

Starbucks lovers living south of Roanoke, rejoice! Soon, you won’t need to drive as far north to get your caffeine fix.

The town of Rocky Mount is looking to have a lawsuit filed by a former town police officer dismissed.

A video has emerged in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, showing a clerk at a local convenience store beating a customer as he suffers a seizure. […]

More than 120 children in Franklin County will wake up to gifts under the tree this weekend thanks to Operation Christmas Joy.

A federal judge has scheduled a trial in April for two former Virginia police officers charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

One of our own, reporter Brittany Weir, hosted the 16th Annual Johnny CASA 5K race Saturday morning in downtown Rocky Mount.

A fire has ripped through a distribution center in North Carolina for the QVC home-shopping television network, causing extensive damage to the facility.

The Johnny CASA 5k/ 5 mile race in Rocky Mount is looking for more runners to raise money for the Child Advocacy Center.

Christmas is almost here, which means holiday festivities are underway.

Grab your hot cocoa and jump in the car because Franklin County Parks and Recreations put together a bigger and better Christmas lights display this season.

A 19-year-old man is dead after crashing in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police.

A 71-year-old man is dead after a crash in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police.

Franklin Co. Running Back Jahylen Lee set a school single game rushing record to earn Player of the Week honors.

Although Halloween may be over, there’s more fall fun in Rocky Mount.

Lord Botetourt's dual threat of Bratton and Nicely combined for 500 yards and 6 touchdowns in the Cavaliers win.

Two men are dead following a shooting that happened in Rocky Mount on Saturday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

There are only a couple of days until Halloween arrives and people of all ages are getting into the spooky spirit.

A former Rocky Mount police officer charged in connection with the Capitol riots is looking to be released from prison.

The crew at Buddy's incorporates local moonshine into some of its sauces

A former officer with the Rocky Mount Police Department is suing the town, claiming he was the victim of retaliation, which resulted in him leaving the force.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see The Beach Boys? Soon, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.

The Rocky Mount Police Department is asking for your help in finding a missing teenager.

All month long WSLS 10 has teamed up with local animal shelters for ‘Clear The Shelters’ and showed you sweet pets that need to be adopted.

Major events are drawing concern because of an increase in the delta variant and covid-19 cases.

A Rocky Mount, North Carolina, tax return preparer was sentenced to 50 months in prison today for conspiring to defraud the United States, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr. for the Eastern District of North Carolina. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2009 and 2017, Adrienne Williams owned and operated Ultimate Tax Service, a return preparation business, which had an office in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. During that time period, Williams and at least two of her employees at Ultimate Tax Service prepared false tax returns for clients. Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney Goldberg and U.S. Attorney Higdon commended special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, who conducted the investigation, and Trial Attorney Michael L. Jones of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan B. Menzer, who are prosecuting the case. Additional information about the Tax Division and its enforcement efforts may be found on the Division’s website.

Two police officers in Rocky Mount, Virginia are facing federal charges in the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. Sergeant Thomas Robertson, right, and Officer Jacob Fracker, left, posted this photograph of themselves inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riots to social media. Acevedo said he expects that federal charges are forthcoming. More than 70 people are already facing federal and local charges in the January 6 assault that left five dead. Hundreds more charges are expected as federal investigators comb tips, video and social media to identify and arrest suspects across the country.

A Rocky Mount, North Carolina, tax return preparer pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. for the Eastern District of North Carolina. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2009 and 2017, Adrienne Williams owned and operated Ultimate Tax Service, a return preparation business, which had an office in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Williams trained her employees on various ways to prepare false tax returns, including by claiming false federal income tax withholdings. In all, the false returns prepared and filed by Williams and her employees on behalf of clients sought more than $3.5 million in inflated refunds. Additional information about the Tax Division and its enforcement efforts may be found on the division’s website.