The Rocky Mount Police Department announced Monday that it was searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen at Franklin County High School Monday.
Students at Dudley Elementary School have been without a functioning playground since March ā and the school community isnāt waiting on the budget cycle to fix it.
A controversial zoning rewrite in Franklin County is facing delays after backlash from residents over proposed changes to the countyās zoning ordinance.
Tuesday was an exciting day for the Eagles of Franklin County, as their baseball team took down Lord Botetourt 7-2 and softball team walked off on Lord Botetourt 9-8, with both teams advancing to a championship game appearance.
Gas prices have hit everybody hard these days. Rising costs at the pump mean that everyone is starting to allocate their budgets a little differently. This is no different for local school districts - specifically, the bus drivers.
A nonprofit group in Ferrum is pushing for about $30,000 in county funding to improve a park theyāve been building, saying the funding has faced delays while similar projects elsewhere in Franklin County have moved forward with county dollars.
As Franklin County officials continue rewriting the countyās zoning code, proposed regulations surrounding data centers are drawing increased attention from residents concerned about water use, noise and long-term impacts on the community.
Parents and school employees criticized the Franklin County Public Schools Monday night over plans to eliminate 10 family liaison positions as the district continues to grapple with budget shortfalls.
Franklin County is debating changes to its zoning rules that could affect whether data centers can move in ā and residents are already raising questions about water, electricity and long-term environmental impact.
Numerous law enforcement agencies in Southwest Virginia have received reports of their residents receiving text message scams claiming they have unpaid traffic violations.
59 years of the Cosmopolitan Track and Field meet all culminated in an exciting day at William Fleming on Saturday.
Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue announced in a social media post Friday night that he has been suspended for 36 months by the Virginia State Bar.
A Franklin County man convicted in the shooting death of a high school teacher at a Gretna convenience store last summer has been sentenced.
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 stateās first motorsports caucus, aiming to preserve racetracks and strengthen the industryās 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 countyās history of moonshine making.
A former captain in Franklin Countyās 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 Carterās 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 24ā28, 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 soldiersā 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 childās backpack at a daycare center in Franklin County, Franklin County Sheriffās Office said.
The Franklin County Sheriffās 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 donāt have a candidate. That means the winners could come down to write-ins ā people whose names arenāt 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 tonightās Franklin County High School home opener vs. Patrick Henry for Veteransā Appreciation Night. š
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 girlsā basketball team, has passed away.
Carilion Childrenās 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 Lakeās Westlake area and the Daleville Town Center area.
