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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help to Find Missing Teen
On 8-8-21 it was reported that Landon Allen Wade was missing out of Franklin County….
COVID Cases Climbing in Franklin Co.; 13 New Cases Reported Friday
FRANKLIN CO. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports approximately 13 reported new COVID…
One Person Taken to the Hospital After SUV Crashes into Salon
BURNT CHIMNEY – A vehicle slammed into the front wall of a local salon last…
Grammy Winner Mavis Staples Brings Her Message to the Harvester
ROCKY MOUNT – Two-time Grammy winner and soul/gospel/R&B legend Mavis Staples will perform at Harvester…
Kids, Adults Alike Mingle with Rocky Mount Police, Fire Fighters at National Night Out
ROCKY MOUNT – Rocky Mount and it’s fire and police departments held an open house…
Two Men in Custody Following Home Invasion in Patrick Co.
PATRICK SPRINGS – Two men have been arrested following a robbery that occurred in Patrick…
Rocky Mount Welcomes Fork Mountain Quilting
ROCKY MOUNT – Fork Mountain Quilting is set to open their specialty quilt shop in…
Diesel Spill Closes 220 South
ROCKY MOUNT – A multi-vehicle accident closed both lanes of 220 South at Grassy Hill…
UPDATE: Missing Teens Safely Located
UPDATE: Both Freeman and Hernandez have been found safe, according to an update from the…