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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Patricia Robertson
Patricia Gwendolyn “Patsy” Robertson, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, April 19, 2020. She…
Huldah Flora Flora
Huldah Flora Flora, age 98, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. Formerly of…
Rev. Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins was called home to meet the Lord whom he had served as pastor…
Governor Northam Extends Business Closures for Two Weeks to May 8
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he will extend Executive Order Fifty-Three for…
Vinton Man Fights Franklin Co. Deputies in Store While Being Arrested for Stolen Property
GLADE HILL – A Vinton man was arrested Saturday after the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…
Winds Top 50 mph As Cold Front Blows Through
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A strong cold front moved through Franklin County and the rest of…
Governor Northam Plans to Postpone May Election to November
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam Wednesday requested the General Assembly move the May General Election…
Northam Announces Relief for Restaurants and Distilleries Impacted by COVID-19
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam Wednesday issued an executive directive authorizing the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage…
Still No Sign of Heather Hodges, 8 Years After Her Disappearance
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Eight years after the disappearance of Heather Hodges, the Franklin County Sheriff’s…