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Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need
Read full article: Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they needMany rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering.
$7.9M in infrastructure grants for Virginia includes funding for Bedford County and Rocky Mount
Read full article: $7.9M in infrastructure grants for Virginia includes funding for Bedford County and Rocky MountPete Buttigieg announced $7.9 million for three projects in Virginia including one in Rocky Mount and one in Bedford County as part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program.
27-year-old Rocky Mount man indicted on child pornography, bestiality charges
Read full article: 27-year-old Rocky Mount man indicted on child pornography, bestiality chargesA 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 Sheriffโs Office.
Franklin Co. nonprofit to house girls aging out of foster care this fall
Read full article: Franklin Co. nonprofit to house girls aging out of foster care this fallImagine being in the foster care system and turning 18 and suddenly finding yourself on your own for the first time. Becoming an adult can be overwhelming for anybody, but especially teens leaving foster care.
Heating and plumbing services see influx of calls during cold snap
Read full article: Heating and plumbing services see influx of calls during cold snapHeating and plumbing services like Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric in Rocky Mount said theyโre staying busy with lots of cold weather-related calls.
Franklin Co. Sheriffโs Office arrest 38-year-old in connection with trailer theft
Read full article: Franklin Co. Sheriffโs Office arrest 38-year-old in connection with trailer theftThe Franklin County Sheriffโs Office has arrested the person they say is responsible for stealing a dump trailer in early November.
Franklin Co. Humane Society offers sponsored, reduced adoption fees to find animals loving homes
Read full article: Franklin Co. Humane Society offers sponsored, reduced adoption fees to find animals loving homesLongtime 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.
Man charged in connection with Rocky Mount shooting has charge certified to grand jury
Read full article: Man charged in connection with Rocky Mount shooting has charge certified to grand juryA man charged in connection with a fatal Rocky Mount shooting in May had his charges certified to the grand jury.
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need
Read full article: Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals needU.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week.
Rocky Mount police investigating fatal shooting
Read full article: Rocky Mount police investigating fatal shootingOn Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 11:11 pm, the Town of Rocky Mount Police Department, along with Rocky Mount Fire Department, Franklin County Public Safety and the Franklin County Sheriffโs office
Two men indicted in Franklin County for crimes against children
Read full article: Two men indicted in Franklin County for crimes against childrenThe Circuit Court Grand Jury in Franklin County has indicted two individuals for crimes against children, according to the Franklin County Sheriffโs Office.
Amber Alert issued for two missing Virginia girls believed to be in extreme danger
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for two missing Virginia girls believed to be in extreme dangerThe Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert after two children were abducted.
Assault and battery charge dismissed against Rocky Mount assistant town manager
Read full article: Assault and battery charge dismissed against Rocky Mount assistant town managerAn assault and battery charge that a town council candidate filed against the Rocky Mount assistant town manager last year has been dismissed, according to court records.
โIt was shock and obviously angerโ: Owner of Franklin County dogs confesses to shooting them
Read full article: โIt was shock and obviously angerโ: Owner of Franklin County dogs confesses to shooting themAccording to court records, Terry Michel, the owner of the two dogs, confessed he shot them.
โColby and Caleb are family to us:โ Owner of stolen, killed dogs shares her plea for justice and closure
Read full article: โColby and Caleb are family to us:โ Owner of stolen, killed dogs shares her plea for justice and closureThe 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.
Two Franklin County organizations working to support seniors, pets during holiday season
Read full article: Two Franklin County organizations working to support seniors, pets during holiday seasonLeaders from two Franklin County organizations are reaching out to help local seniors and pets, who they believe are sometimes forgotten during the holiday season.
Organizers prepare for 17th annual Johnny Casa Run/Walk
Read full article: Organizers prepare for 17th annual Johnny Casa Run/WalkSouthern Virginia Child Advocacy Center invites the community to participate in the seventeeth annual Johnny CASA 5miler - 5K walk/run. This family focused event offers a choice of a 5 mile run, 3.1 mile run, or 3.1 mile walk race option offering everyone a course they can participate in. The race will be held in uptown Rocky Mount on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with an 9:00 AM start. The funds generated from sponsorships and registration fees support the Southern VA Child Advocacy Centerโs services.
Rocky Mount DMV Customer Service Center set to reopen
Read full article: Rocky Mount DMV Customer Service Center set to reopenThe office was closed for due to interior renovations, which they said included new countertop designs, additional customer service windows, new paint, new carpet, and new energy-efficient lighting.
Franklin County shelters at capacity, encouraging pet-lovers to adopt
Read full article: Franklin County shelters at capacity, encouraging pet-lovers to adoptThe Franklin County Humane Society and the Franklin County Animal Shelter are completely full, and theyโre asking anyone who is looking for a pet to consider adopting.
Henry County authorities find evidence of sexual abuse in rescued dog, looking for person responsible
Read full article: Henry County authorities find evidence of sexual abuse in rescued dog, looking for person responsibleItโs one of the worse abuse cases the Director of the Franklin County Humane Society told 10 News sheโs ever seen.
Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson appeals conviction in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson appeals conviction in Jan. 6 Capitol riotFormer Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertsonโs attorney has filed an appeal of his conviction in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Yes, he โherdโ you! Handsome herd dog Speck eagerly awaits his forever family
Read full article: Yes, he โherdโ you! Handsome herd dog Speck eagerly awaits his forever familyMeet Speck: A handsome herd dog looking for his new home. Heโs three years old, eagle smart, and loves to play fetch.
Ex-cop who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6
Read full article: Ex-cop who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined at the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection has avoided prison time for his role in it.
Former Rocky Mount officer Jacob Fracker sentenced to 1 year of probation for Jan. 6 Capitol charge
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Jacob Fracker sentenced to 1 year of probation for Jan. 6 Capitol chargeJacob Fracker, a former Rocky Mount officer, learned his fate Tuesday morning for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson sentenced to 7+ years for role in Capitol riots
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson sentenced to 7+ years for role in Capitol riotsThomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount officer, was sentenced on Thursday in federal court for his involvement in the capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Feds ask for probation for former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker who stormed Capitol
Read full article: Feds ask for probation for former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker who stormed CapitolA former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer deserves to avoid a prison sentence for his cooperation and trial testimony against the other officer, federal prosecutors argued in a court filing Tuesday.
Breki is breaking the mold for all stray dogs, might go breaking your heart, too
Read full article: Breki is breaking the mold for all stray dogs, might go breaking your heart, tooMeet Breki: the dog that, according to shelter staff, is breaking the mold for shelter dogs. Heโs smart, knows his tricks, and is working on learning more tricks and other skills daily.
Government requests former Rocky Mount officer be sentenced to 8 years for Jan. 6 involvement
Read full article: Government requests former Rocky Mount officer be sentenced to 8 years for Jan. 6 involvementThe federal government has requested that Thomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount police officer, be sentenced to 8 years for his involvement in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Former Rocky Mount officer submits letter to court before sentencing on Jan. 6 charges
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer submits letter to court before sentencing on Jan. 6 chargesThomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount police officer who has been found guilty on all charges he faces in the Jan. 6 riots, has submitted a letter to the judge presiding over his case.
Franklin County Chaplains step in to help first responders and families in need
Read full article: Franklin County Chaplains step in to help first responders and families in needFor the past 10 years, Franklin County Public Safety Chaplains volunteers have stepped up to offer an ear or a shoulder to cry on when families need it the most.
Franklin County working toward broadband access for more residents
Read full article: Franklin County working toward broadband access for more residentsIn Franklin County, 83.1% of people have broadband access, and the Board of Supervisors is working closely with partners to continue growing broadband access throughout the county.
Former Rocky Mount officer charged in Jan. 6 riots has acquittal denied
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer charged in Jan. 6 riots has acquittal deniedA former Rocky Mount officer found guilty for his actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots asked a judge to acquit him on three charges, and on Tuesday, the acquittal was denied.
Take in the history of Southwest Virginiaโs agriculture at Franklin Countyโs Antique Farm Days
Read full article: Take in the history of Southwest Virginiaโs agriculture at Franklin Countyโs Antique Farm DaysTake in the history of Southwest Virginiaโs agriculture at the 19th Annual Antique Farm Days in Franklin County
Man charged with second-degree murder of ex-wife in Rocky Mount shooting
Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder of ex-wife in Rocky Mount shootingThe 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.
Jury to keep deliberating in former Rocky Mount police officerโs Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Jury to keep deliberating in former Rocky Mount police officerโs Capitol riot trialA 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.
Counsel rests, jury set to deliberate verdict of former Rocky Mount police officer in Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Counsel rests, jury set to deliberate verdict of former Rocky Mount police officer in Capitol riot trialOn 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 โ jury deliberations.
Opening statements begin in Capitol riot trial for former Rocky Mount officer
Read full article: Opening statements begin in Capitol riot trial for former Rocky Mount officerWith 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.
Jury selection resumes for former Rocky Mount officerโs Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Jury selection resumes for former Rocky Mount officerโs Capitol riot trialJurors have heard conflicting explanations for why an off-duty police officer from Virginia entered the U.S. Capitol during last year's riot.
Former Rocky Mount police officer faces jury trial on Capitol riot charges
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount police officer faces jury trial on Capitol riot chargesOver 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.
TIMELINE: 10 News reports live from Washington on trial of Former Rocky Mount police officer charged in Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: TIMELINE: 10 News reports live from Washington on trial of Former Rocky Mount police officer charged in Jan. 6 riotFormer 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 indicted on more charges connected to Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson indicted on more charges connected to Jan. 6 riotFormer Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been indicted on more charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot, according to court documents.
Former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker pleads guilty to Jan. 6 riot charge
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker pleads guilty to Jan. 6 riot chargeOne 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.
Franklin County man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in death of 7-year-old grandson
Read full article: Franklin County man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in death of 7-year-old grandsonA Franklin County man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his grandson, according to court documents.