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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
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Familiar Face to Cable 12, Taylor Chitwood Joins Ferrum Athletics
FERRUM, Virginia – Director of Athletics John Sutyak has announced the hiring of Taylor Chitwood…
William R. “Bill” Chrisman
William R. “Bill” Chrisman, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 31, 2020. Memorial…
Larry Allen Morris
Larry Allen Morris, 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. Surviving are…
Franklin County Awarded $10,000 ‘WanderLove’ Tourism Grant
Franklin County Tourism has received $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) DMO WanderLove RecoveryGrant…
James Andrew “Jimmy” Ramsey, Sr.
James Andrew “Jimmy” Ramsey, Sr., age 87 of Henry passed away on Monday, August 3,…
Invasive Alabama Bass Found in Philpott Lake
Alabama Bass, an invasive species, have been found in Philpott Lake. They threaten the Smallmouth…
2020 Lord Acre’s Sale Cancelled
Rocky Mount, Va – The 2020 Lord Acre’s Sale scheduled for October 2020 has been…
Ferrum Athletics Announces Updated Plans for Fall ’20
***A Message From Ferrum College Director of Athletics John Sutyak*** Dear Ferrum Community, In conjunction…
FRANKLIN COUNTY CUTS RIBBON ON NEW ANIMAL SHELTER
Rocky Mount, Virginia – The Franklin County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on a…