Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
SML Gives Asks the Community to do What it Does Best: Give!
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – Thirteen (13) local nonprofits are participating in a brand new online…
CenturyLink Customers Sound Off on Proposed Sale to Connect Holdings, Citing Poor Service, Customer Support and Slow Speeds
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is taking comments on a proposed…
Cars Left Unlocked the Target of Recent Rash of Bedford Co. Larcenies, Sheriff Says
BEDFORD CO. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple larcenies from unlocked vehiclesin…
“Cruisin’ Rocky Mount” Announces New Additions and Features for 2022
Rocky Mount, Va – “Cruisin Rocky Mount” is set to return for the 2022 season…
Anthony Duane “Andy” Saul
Anthony Duane “Andy” Saul, age 63 of Pilot Mountain, NC and formerly of Boones Mill,…
Journalist and Bestselling Author Beth Macy To Be Keynote Speaker for 2022 Ferrum College Commencement
Story Provided by Ferrum College Ferrum, Va – Ferrum College is pleased to announce that…
Five FCHS Basketball Players Named to Blue Ridge All-District Team
Rocky Mount, VA – The Blue Ridge District has announced their 2021-2022 All-District Boys and…
Smith Mountain Lake Center: A “Grand Plan” is in the Works
Submitted by Vicki Gardner Vicki Gardner served as Executive Director of the Smith Mountain Lake…
Eugene Montgomery
Eugene Montgomery, 88 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Surviving are his son,…