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Alcohol a Factor in Weekend Crash that Killed Penhook Man, State Police Say
PITTSYVANIA CO. – Virginia State Police Trooper N.A. Keister is investigating a two vehicle, head-on…
Suspect(s) Sought in Connection with Mailbox Robberies in Huddleston
HUDDLESTON – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the person of…
Bedford Man Arrested on ‘Graphic Images’ Charges Including a Child
BEDFORD – Walter Thomas Smith, 40 years of age, of Bedford, was arrested by Bedford…
Bonnie Sue Horne
Bonnie Sue Horne, age 74 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Surviving…
Franklin Co. Public Library Unveils 24-Hour, Self-Service Kiosk at Summit View Business Park
FRANKLIN CO. – The Franklin County Public Library (FCPL) has installed a self-service 24-Hour Library…
Stabbing Victim, Suspect Killed in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT – On Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at approximately 11:20pm, the Franklin County Communications…
Ronnie Wood Harden “Speedy”
Ronnie Wood Harden “Speedy”, age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, March 19,…
Clyde Calvin Hardy
Clyde Calvin Hardy, age 87 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on…