Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Winds Causing Blowing Snow as VDOT Plows Secondary Roads
SALEM – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) equipment operators continue to work in 12-hour shifts…
Pittsylvania Co., Danville Area Notified of Possible Rabies After Dog Bites Woman
DANVILLE – In order to protect the health of residents and visitors, the Pittsylvania-Danville Health District…
New Visitation Policy Starts January 11 at Carilion Hospitals
ROANOKE – To help reduce the risk of COVID-19, Carilion Clinic is implementing system-wide hospital…
Mary Catherine Overfelt McAden
Mary Catherine Overfelt McAden, “Nana”, joined her parents and seven siblings in her eternal home…
Arlene Martin Brammer
Arlene Martin Brammer, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age…
VDOT Warns of Icy Roads for Monday Morning Commute
SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning drivers to watch out for icy…
Boones Mill Woman Shot Dead in Her Home, Suspect Arrested
BOONES MILL – On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications…
Henry Co. Appoints New County Administrator
HENRY CO. – The Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Dale Wagoner to be…
VDOT Road Watch: Week of Dec 19, 2021
(NEW 12-3-21) * ROUTE 613 CLOSURE FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT – Effective December 27 at 8 a.m., a…