Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Rocky Mount Awarded Tourism Recovery Grant
Rocky Mount, VA – The Town of Rocky Mount has received $10,000 from the Virginia…
Henry Buford Jones
Henry Buford Jones, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was…
Barry Dean Sink
Barry Dean Sink, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was…
Governor Northam Announces Stricter COVID-19 Mandates
RICHMOND – As COVID-19 surges in states across the country, Governor Ralph Northam today announced…
Cobbs Named New Superintendent, Starts Dec 1
ROCKY MOUNT – Dr. Bernice Cobbs was appointed as the next superintendent of FranklinCounty Public…
William E. (Bill) Jefferson
William E. (Bill) Jefferson, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020….
Cable 12 to Provide Live Local, National Election Results
REDWOOD – Cable 12 will be airing live election results on election day Tuesday. Kevin…
Ruby Woods Worley
Ruby Woods Worley, age 95 of Ferrum died Monday, October 26, 2020.She was preceded in…
Floyd Co. Teen Killed in Crash
FLOYD – Virginia State Police Senior Trooper A.G. Mackian is investigating a single vehicle crash…