Improvements are coming to the North Main corridor in Rocky Mount after the town secured an $800,000 state grant aimed at revitalizing one of its main gateways.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns.
The Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center aims to raise $20,000 through its milestone 20th annual Johnny CASA Race this Saturday, supporting crucial services for children facing abuse or neglect in the region.
More than a dozen dead vultures were found at the corner of Dent and Franklin streets in Rocky Mount on December 2nd. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources confirmed they tested positive for avian flu.
Numerous state and local agencies were on the location of a wooded lot on the corner of Dent Street and Franklin Street due to a discovery of numerous dead vultures in a creek bed in Rocky Mount on Tuesday.
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.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center will release a bald eagle that has persevered after being hurt in a fierce territorial fight with two younger eagles.
A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.
Meet All Purpose Flower, a 10-year-old spayed female Treeing Walker Coonhound who’s ready to bring joy and a little bit of goofiness into your life!
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.
Carilion Clinic has opened a new pediatric medicine office in Rocky Mount, expanding access to both general and specialty care for children in the area.
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.
She’s the “Granny Nanny” with a cause! 💜 Leigh Prom is painting Rocky Mount purple for Alzheimer’s awareness — and running 20 laps for $20 donations on June 20 as part of The Longest Day campaign.
A man was arrested on Sunday after law enforcement received an Internet Crimes Against Children tip in Franklin County on Friday, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said.
The funeral - which was held at the Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount - saw dozens of friends and family members come to pay their respect for Keene.
The Franklin County Humane Society has secured a $17,000 grant investment to support its mission of saving and bettering the lives of pets in Franklin County.
The Johnny CASA 5K/5 Miler is returning to Rocky Mount this Saturday for a good cause. That’s because the proceeds go to the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center.
The Johnny CASA 5k and 5 Miler, a superhero-themed race returns to downtown Rocky Mount next Saturday. It benefits the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center and offers 5K and 5-mile runs, plus a walk for all ages.
The Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Department announced that it had arrested a local high school teacher on charges related to sexual acts with a student.
You have one week before the presidential election, and several organizations want you to know they are here to help you get to and from the polls.
The Franklin County Family Resource Center is hosting an event called “Promoting Safe Families” on Saturday at the Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market starting at 5 p.m.
The man arrested in connection with a double homicide case from 2013 was extradited back to Virginia from North Carolina on Wednesday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Many 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.
Pete 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.
A 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 Sheriff’s Office.
Imagine 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 like Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric in Rocky Mount said they’re staying busy with lots of cold weather-related calls.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the person they say is responsible for stealing a dump trailer in early November.
Longtime 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.
A man charged in connection with a fatal Rocky Mount shooting in May had his charges certified to the grand jury.
U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week.
On 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 Sheriff’s office
The Circuit Court Grand Jury in Franklin County has indicted two individuals for crimes against children, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert after two children were abducted.
An 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.
The 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.
Leaders from two Franklin County organizations are reaching out to help local seniors and pets, who they believe are sometimes forgotten during the holiday season.
Southern 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 Center’s services.
