Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
ValleyStar RISE Foundation exceeds expectations to raise life-saving funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Martinsville, Virginia (May 2, 2022) – The ValleyStar RISE Foundation, the charitable armof ValleyStar Credit…
Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers set for Harvester in October
ROCKY MOUNT, Virginia — Harvester Performance Center will host Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers in…
Franklin County Residents to Receive First Half Real Estate Tax
ROCKY MOUNT, VA – In response to citizen requests to reduce the burden of paying…
George Walton James
George Walton James, 67, died unexpectedly April 23, 2022, at home. He was born November…
DMV: New Mileage-Based Fee Could Save Drivers of Electric, Hybrid Cars Money Starting in July
RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, 2022, Virginians who own a fuel-efficient vehicle may be able…
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…