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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Ann G. Cooper
Ann G. Cooper, age 84 of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord on…
With 10 COVID-19 Cases, Franklin Co. Now Classified as a ‘Sustained Community Transmission Area’
ROCKY MOUNT – Virginia Health Department officials now indicate the Roanoke region is seeing sustained…
Franklin County, VA Coronavirus Case up to 1O, VDH Says
For Immediate Release: April 3, 2020Rocky Mount, Virginia – Virginia Health Department officials now indicate…
Sheriff Overton Responds to Governor’s Stay at Home Order
ROCKY MOUNT – Governor Northam has issued a temporary stay at home order Monday due…
Cleive Adams Headed Back to Ferrum as Head Football Coach
FERRUM – Director of Athletics John Sutyak has announced the hiring of Cleive Adams as…
Governor Northam Issues Stay at Home Order
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide Stay at Home order to protect…
Five Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Franklin County
Franklin County – The updated totals from the Virginia Department of Health show five Coronavirus…
Peggy J. Ramsey
Peggy J. Ramsey, age 87 of Henry died Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was preceded…
Search For New Superintendent Suspended; Church Stays Through Dec. 31
ROCKY MOUNT- The Franklin County School Board today announced it will suspend its search for…