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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
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Barbara Jean Sink
Barbara Jean Sink, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was…
Ruth P. Bousman
Ruth P. Bousman, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020….
Ferrum College Receives Approval to Offer a Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing
FERRUM – Ferrum College announces the addition of a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
Harvester’s ‘Music at the Coves’ Moved to October 17
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – Because of the expected effects of Hurricane Delta in the weather…
Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Academy
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce today announced the…
‘Rock the Socks’ at Ferrum College
FERRUM – Ferrum College officially launched “Socktober” on October 1, 2020. The campaign will run…
83 New Jobs Expected from $4.7 Million Summit View Business Park Grant
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development…
COVID Cases in Franklin Co. Increase By 100 in Nine Days
ROCKY MOUNT, VA – Franklin County officials are urging citizens to continue practicing social distancing…
Robert Wayne Webster
Robert Wayne Webster, age 62 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was…