Business owners in Boones Mill say ongoing maintenance problems at a commercial property forced them to shut their doors, raising concerns about landlord responsibilities and tenant protections.

One local nonprofit is taking their winter weather prep to a whole new level.

The Virginia General Assembly convenes Wednesday and a proposed bill would allow for the legal sale of marijuana in the Commonwealth starting Nov. 1.

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.

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Today's Picture of the Day comes from Marlen Garber in Copper Hill, capturing the stunning fall colors that make Virginia such a beautiful place this time of year.😍🍂

Thank you to Beth Johnson of Belspring for sending in your photo. A gorgeous sunset and a cute dog? It doesn’t get much better than that! 😍

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There’s a vehicle fire in Boones Mill.

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Dozens of Franklin County residents showed up to make their voices heard at a public hearing on proposed tax increases.

Former Boones Mill mayoral candidate Whitey Taylor, charged with several misdemeanors, was found not guilty on all charges.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Franklin County here.

The Trump Store owner and Boones Mill Mayoral Candidate was in court Wednesday morning.

Boones Mill Mayoral candidate Whitey Taylor faces assault and indecent exposure charges filed by three former employees, raising concerns of election interference.

Boones Mill mayoral candidate Whitey Taylor is in legal hot water.

A local company is giving back to those who protect and serve, one vest at a time.

Incumbent Victor Connor is running against showman and Trump Store owner Whitey Taylor.

A new railway depot will open up in Boones Mill on Saturday.

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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.

Boones Mill Police Department welcomed a new K9 Officer.

The department welcomed the new K9 Officer earlier this month

The summer sun is not letting up with temperatures hitting the high 90s. For us, it doesn’t feel too good, but it has for a local farm whose fruit has been loving this weather.

Following the Trump shooting, Trump Town saw a massive influx of customers, resulting in a significant boost in sales.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Leaders at Boones Mill Elementary gave their students a challenge before Thanksgiving: bring in at least 500 items for the food drive, and you can throw pies at Mrs. Shaver and Sergeant Grantham in front of the entire student body.

Healing Strides provides many programs and services for a variety of needs. For McKinney, equine therapy has helped her grow.

Giving back and being part of something bigger than themselves – those are just some of the reasons why employees and volunteers of Healing Strides of Virginia love what they do.

A 26-year-old man was shot dead in Boones Mill Wednesday night, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Neighbors shared what happened moments after a shooting in Franklin County.

A man is behind bars after a 70-year-old woman was shot and killed in Boones Mill, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Motorists traveling along US-220 in Franklin County to get home Thursday evening may run into delays.

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For the right price, you could be the next owner of a piece of Boones Mill history.

Those planning to drive on U.S. 220 near Boones Mill should find a new route.

A renovation project in Boones Mill chugs along to tell the more than century-old history of a train depot.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said the woman who was possibly abducted on Monday afternoon has been found safe.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced that the man believed to have shot another person Monday morning in Boones Mill is now in custody.

Authorities said that Drema Guistozzi-Montoya has been found safe.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has identified two persons of interest in connection with the recent death of a Franklin County man.

Warrants filed in connection with a West Virginia man found dead in Franklin County shed light on what may have happened prior to the man’s death.

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BOONES MILL, Va. – A family in Franklin County is picking up the pieces after a massive house fire took everything they own over the weekend. Just days before Christmas, the Richards family lost 30 years worth of memories. Everyone in the family was at their home on Webb Mountain Road in Franklin County when the fire broke out over the weekend. But it was like a nightmare and then when it was all said and done, I came up here to look at it and it was all gone,” Anna Richards said. 2020 has already been a tough year for Anna Richards, who lost her husband over the summer.

BOONES MILL, Va. – A dozen retired teachers in Franklin County are lending a hand during this pandemic by helping one child at a time. After teaching special education for 33 years, Janet Osborne now tutors six students at Boones Mill Elementary School. Between a local teacher shortage and the fear of students being left behind, she tells us she didn’t hesitate to step up especially when it comes to helping kids overcome virtual learning challenges. “We know it’s a bad time right now and some of the kids are falling through the cracks,” Osborne said. “We are just trying to give them some extra help so that they can get what they need so they can keep on going.”Osborne said she started tutoring in October but will continue her service as needed.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – If you’re driving down US-220 in Franklin County, you’ll notice a new greeting. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has partnered with the county on the new water tank, which is in between Rocky Mount and Boones Mill. Residents and local businesses will benefit from the extra water supply, water pressure and additional fire protection. Officials say the tank holds 500,000 gallons of water and is made to match the color of the surrounding landscape.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – This memorial was 10 years in the making. Saturday in Franklin County, the community gathered to unveil a memorial to remember fallen first responders. Over the past decade, the Rocky Mount-Franklin County First Responders Commission have been busy fundraising and designing the memorial. The Franklin County Sheriff, mayors of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount, members of the commission and families of first responders gave remarks during the dedication Saturday. Our gratitude and our thanks is what we need to remember and pass on,” said Ronnie Thompson, vice chairman of Franklin County Board of Supervisors.

Thats never been more true than right now for Healing Strides of Virginia. The horse is totally accepting, said Carol Young, Healing Strides CEO. I think these are just completely unprecedented times in the mental health field, said Kyle Calhoun, Healing Strides Clinical Director. With an increase in people turning to equine therapy, the nonprofit just hired Calhoun, a mental health specialist. If youre interested in donating to Healing Strides of Virginia, click here.

BOONES MILL, Va. Many right now are looking for something pleasant to escape to and thats where Healing Strides comes in. Healing Strides of Virginia is used to helping hundreds of people who face personal challenges. Right now pretty much everyone pretty much has a personal challenge, I havent met anybody that doesnt," Young said. During this tense time, Healing Strides is hosting Horse Safaris. Shari Winebarger's daughter Maci has been coming to Healing Strides for the past eight years.

BOONES MILL, Va. Fire crews responded to a barn fire in Boones Mill on Thursday night. A barn was struck by lightning with multiple hay bales and tractor-trailers full of lumber inside. Several fire crews around the area responded to this fire. Authorities did not release a damage estimate on Thursday night.

BOONES MILL, Va. – Crews are on the scene of a fire in Boones Mill working to contain the blaze. The first call came in after 12:15 Sunday afternoon for a woods fire off Dillion’s Mill Road. Crews could only get to the first on foot and ATVs. Multiple crews from other localities and the Virginia Department of Forestry were called in. It took about two and half hours to get the fire under control.

BOONES MILL, Va. – The southwest Virginia community is full of wonderful caring people, and this story proves that. This summer, 10 News featured His Cupboard in Boones Mill, a small town effort to give food and clothing to hundreds of local families in need. Faye Meador, a retired woman on a fixed income who’s responsible for raising her five grandchildren, was featured in that story. “I don’t know if I could make it without them being there," said Meador. It’s an act of kindness from a stranger, that touched her family and His Cupboard volunteers.

"We turn no one away," said director of His Cupboard Denise Stott. Through the help of Boones Mill churches and community donations, the Stotts have organized the clothing and food pantry in a building located behind the Boones Mill train depot. There, those in need- need only ask. We are helping families that are just falling in between the cracks," Denise Stott said. We have served over 207 families already," Denise Stott said.

BOONES MILL, Va. - There will be apples as far as the eye can see Saturday in one Franklin County town. A few streets in downtown Boones Mill, just off Route 220, will be the site of the 42nd Boones Mill Apple Festival. There will be, of course, apples, and also: apple butter, apple fritters, candy apples, apple magnets, T-shirts and more, including live music throughout the day. The event used to be a time for local apple producers to bring their harvest to town. Money raised will go to a college scholarship fund for a Franklin County High School senior.

BOONES MILL, Va. - Two people are dead after a motorcycle ran off the road and caught fire, according to the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department. Volunteers responded to a vehicle fire Sunday night about 10:30 p.m. on Bethlehem Road near Saul Lane, about 5 miles southwest of the town of Boones Mill. When volunteers arrived, they found that the motorcycle had run off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and caught fire, according to the department. The Virginia State Police is investigating the crash. The names of the victims have not yet been releasedCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

BOONES MILL, Va. - There's a new food and clothing pantry to help local families in need. His Cupboard Food and Clothing Pantry opened Tuesday in Boones Mill. The pantry is an expansion of the food and clothing giveaway at Boones Mill Baptist Church. People have been so grateful and so thankful," pantry director Denise Stott said. For more information about the pantry or to donate, visit the pantry's website or Facebook page.