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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Sue Barnhart Webster
Sue Barnhart Webster, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, September…
Alfred Herbert Wyrick
Alfred Herbert Wyrick, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully in his sleep at…
Holden Promoted to Ferrum Athletic Director
FERRUM – While still serving as the Sports Information Director, Holden also will oversee 12…
One Killed in Bedford Co. Crash
BEDFORD CO. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in…
Ferrum Man Killed in Patrick Co. Crash
PATRICK CO. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in…
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RECOGNIZES BLUE RIDGE FIRE & EMS ACADEMY WITH STATE AWARD
ROCKY MOUNT – Franklin County officials announced today that the Blue Ridge Fire & EMS…
DMV Expands Online Services to Save In-Person Wait Times
If you’re planning a trip to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), your first…
Alma Gladys Lynch
Alma Gladys Lynch, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was…
Rodney Waylon Scott, Sr.
Waylon Scott, age 84, of Rocky Mount, Virginia went home to be with the Lord…