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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
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David Thomas Wood
In 2020, David Thomas Wood celebrated this 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jane Marchant…
Marlene Jean LaPrade
Marlene Jean LaPrade, age 84 of Callaway, VA went to be with the Lord with…
Dorothy M. Brown
Dorothy M. Brown, age 86 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was…
First Case of B.1.351 Variant Identified in Virginia
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the first case of…
Ferrum Man Dies After Head-On Crash on Route 40
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Virginia State Police Trooper T. Easter is investigating a two- vehicle crash…
Stanley Joins SML Regional Chamber
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – From the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce: Please help us welcome…
Loretta Hodges Prillaman
Loretta Hodges Prillaman, age 84 of Rocky Mount departed this earthly life for her heavenly…
Nancy Beeghly Whitlow
Nancy Beeghly Whitlow, age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She…
Virginia Expected to Receive 69,000 Doses of One-Dose COVID Vaccine
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced today that a new single-dose COVID-19…