ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and Moonshine Heritage Car Show Return to Ferrum College April 25 
Franklin County Board of Supervisors Work Session Time Change 
Harvey Clinton Hodges
Harvey Clinton Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022….
Joey Duwayne Avila
On Friday, January 28, 2022, Joey Duwayne Avila of Glade Hill entered into the gates…
Teenage Girl Killed in Franklin Co. Crash, State Police Say
FRANKLIN CO. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash, which resulted in…
Carilion System-Wide Hospital Visitation Restrictions Return to Yellow
Effective Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m., all Carilion hospitals will shift to yellow-level visitation….
Charlie Douglas Keatts
Charlie Douglas Keatts, age 92 of Penhook passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was…
Moonshine Express Rolls Back Into Franklin County
Rocky Mount – After a two year absence, the Franklin County Historical Society is happy…
Franklin County Public Schools Town Hall Meeting Set for February 22
Rocky Mount – Franklin County Public Schools and the Franklin County School Board will host…
Speed a Factor in Fatal Crash Involving School Bus
HENRY CO. – The Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a Henry…
Back Roads Remain Icy This Weekend, Watch for Black Ice into Next Week…
SALEM – Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have been working since last…