Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Lyrics on the Lake Festival Begins May 12
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – Lyrics on the Lake, in conjunction with B99.9fm, will again present…
Mary Law Bowles “Polly”
Mary Law Bowles “Polly”, age 90 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, April 29,…
Two Arrested in Murder Case from 2019
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in the a…
Bassett Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
HENRY CO. – Virginia State Police Trooper R.C. Amos is investigating a crash involving a…
Empire Bakery Announces 95 New Positions at their Franklin Co. Facility
ROCKY MOUNT – A major bakery with a facility in Rocky Mount says they need…
Earth Day Observed Around the World
ROCKY MOUNT – Over 190 countries and 1 Billion individuals join together worldwide each April…
Update: Lockdown Lifted at Ferrum College, Search for Shooting Suspect Continues
UPDATE: 3:07 p.m – “Ferrum Alert: Campus authorities have issued an ALL CLEAR notice. You…