Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
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Michael Wade France
Michael Wade France born November 18, 1949 of Penhook, VA passed away Tuesday, July 27th…
Roanoke Man Arrested for Stealing Trailer Full of Tools and Equipment
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A Roanoke man has been arrested for stealing a trailer on July…
Search Continues for Missing Teen Last Seen in Franklin Co.
FRANKLIN CO. – A 16-year-old boy is missing after nearly five days and may be…
Robert Nelson (Bobby) Harden, Sr. “Juice”
Robert Nelson (Bobby) Harden, Sr. “Juice”, age 83 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, July…
Brenda Mae Anderson Akers
Brenda Mae Anderson Akers, 77, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in her home…
Dorothy Lorraine Ross Edwards
On July 22, 2021, Dorothy Lorraine Ross Edwards, departed this earth at Franklin Health and…
Suspect in Trailer Theft near SML Caught on Camera
FRANKLIN CO. – On Sunday, July 25th, 2021, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a…
Brothers From Glade Hill Killed in Helicopter Crash in the Albemarle Sound
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The bodies of two well-known men and operators of a home-remodeling…
Wirtz Road Closed, Hundreds Remain Without Power, Following Overnight Crash
WIRTZ – Over 300 people are starting their day without power this morning after a…