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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
One Lane of 220 North Closed Due to Crash
ROCKY MOUNT – A crash involving an SUV is resulting in some slower drive times…
Ferrum Mourns Passing of Coaching Legend Donna Doonan
FERRUM – Ferrum College mourns the loss of Coach Donna Doonan, who passed away Sunday,…
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Boones Mill, Strikes State Police Car
BOONES MILL – The Virginia State Police says the emergency landing of a small airplane…
Truck Driver in Critical Condition After Early Morning Wreck in Moneta
MONETA – The driver of a yellow tractor trailer truck that appeared to be carrying…
Short Family Murders Case Re-Opened by FBI, Local Authorities
HENRY CO. – Henry County Sheriff Lane Perry has assembled a multi-agency task force to…
Bedford Co. Bus Driver Arrested for DUI
BEDFORD CO. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office obtained 3 charges of felony Child Endangerment…
Rocky Mount Town Council Meeting Moved to Tuesday Night Due to Holiday
Rocky Mount – The regular monthly meeting for the Town Council in Rocky Mount has…
Speed a Factor in Fatal Franklin Co. Crash
FRANKLIN CO. – Virginia State Police Trooper M.J. O’Dell is investigating a single vehicle crash,…
SML Business Expo Set for October 25
MONETA – The Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo, a free event open to the public…