Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Lowell E. Layman
Lowell E. Layman, 83 of Wirtz, peacefully departed this life on April 23, 2022. He…
Class of 2022 Graduates at Ferrum
FERRUM – Ferrum College celebrated its 106th commencement on Saturday, April 23, under sunny skies…
Gov. Youngkin Announces $6.5 Million in Funding to Support HB741, School Safety
Richmond, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the availability of $6.5 million through the Department…
Hazel Diane Mines-Bernard
Hazel Diane Mines-Bernard, 67, of Boon-Bernard Drive in Boones Mill passed away peacefully surrounded by…
Elderly Collinsville Couple Killed in Crash with Tractor Trailer on Route 220 Thursday Eve.
FRANKLIN CO. – Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in two…
Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Bousman, Jr.,
Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Bousman, Jr., age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, April 21,…
Corena Smith Harrison
Corena Smith Harrison, age 87 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on…
SML Business Expo Set for May 6
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo, a free event open to…