Franklin County Names Business Retention & Expansion andWorkforce Manager 
History of Community Police Departments 
Linda Crooke
Linda Crooke, age 74 died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home in Wirtz, VA…
Potential Case of Coronavirus Being Investigated in SW Virginia, Dept. of Health Confirms
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that it’s investigating a potential case…
Hiring Event Set for March 3 at the Franklin Center
ROCKY MOUNT – A hiring event featuring Franklin County businesses will be held on March…
Take Pride in SML Cleanup Dates Announced
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, SML’s annual cleanup initiative, will…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four Living in Axton Associated with Mexican Cartel on Money Laundering, Charges
Danville, VIRGINIA – A federal grand jury sitting in U.S. District Court in Roanoke has…
Ferrum College & New River Community College Sign Articulation Agreement to Provide Path to a Four-Year Degree Within Two Years for Transfer Students
FERRUM – Ferrum College and New River Community College (NRCC) announced today an agreement that…
March 2-6 Marks the 10th Annual Telework Week in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is pleased to…
Truck Catches Fire During Morning Commute on 122 Wed.
FRANKLIN CO. – A pickup truck is a total loss after it caught fire on…
VDOT to Hold Route 220 Southern Connector Public Hearing Thursday in Ridgeway
RIDGEWAY – On Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Virginia Department of…