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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Deputies Make Three More Arrests in Connection with July Robbery, Shooting in Henry
HENRY – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three additional men following the shooting…
Shelby Esterlene Cundiff Perdue Turner
Shelby Esterlene Cundiff Perdue Turner, age 75, of Glade Hill, went peacefully at home surrounded…
Ferrum College’s Accreditation Renewed for 10 Years
FERRUM – On Thursday, September 24, 2020, after an extensive review, Ferrum College received a…
William Bruce Dillon
William Bruce Dillon, age 67 of Rocky Mount died at home surrounded by love on…
Motorcyclist Killed in Henry Co. Crash
HENRY COUNTY – A Danville man has been charged with failure to yield the right…
VDOT RoadWatch: New Blackwater River Bridge on Callaway Rd. to be Completed Soon
(UPDATED 9-11-20) * ROUTE 116 CLOSED FOR MUDSLIDE REPAIRS – As of September 10, Route 116 (Jubal Early Highway)…
Suspect Sought in Axton Shooting
AXTON – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for the suspect in…
Wildlife Smoke Makes it to Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The combined smoke from an estimated 86 wildfires from Washington and Oregan…
New Rocky Mount Assistant Town Manager Starts Work October 5
ROCKY MOUNT – The Town of Rocky Mount has hired a new assistant town manager…