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Suicidal Man Wielding Handgun Taken into Custody in Burnt Chimney
BURNT CHIMNEY – A suicidal man yielding a handgun was taken into custody and transported…
Lexington Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Route 122
GILLS CREEK – Virginia State Police are investigating a head-on crash that killed a woman…
Rocky Mount Man Found with Cocaine in Car with Juvenile
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A Rocky Mount man faces serious drug charges after a drug investigation…
Casting Call Set in Rocky Mount for Movie Based on 2015 Fatal Accident
ROCKY MOUNT – A Henry County Accident that claimed the lives of Bobby and Pam…
Hospital Employees Attend Active Shooter Class
ROCKY MOUNT – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department recently gave an active shoot class, called…
Flora Funeral Service Obituary: Katherine Madison Harahan
Katherine Madison Harahan of Smith Mt. Lake (SML), Va., formerly of Alexandria, passed away on…
Flora Funeral Service Obituary: Loleine Barnhart Fisher
Loleine Barnhart Fisher, formerly of Callaway, Va, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born May…
Flora Funeral Service Obituary: Harold Alton Brown
Harold Alton Brown Sgt. USAF (Ret.), age 89 of Glade Hill passed away on Saturday,…
Local Marina Promotes Safe Boating Week May 18-24
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – For the second straight year, Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals will…