Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Bettie Ann Pugh
Bettie Ann Pugh, age 88 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord on…
Linda Hodges Scott Midkiff
Linda Hodges Scott Midkiff, age 71 of Ferrum, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019….
Two New Operating Rooms Coming to Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
ROCKY MOUNT – Two state-of-the-art operating rooms will be added to Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital,…
Flora Funeral Service Obituary: Carl Elbert “Jake” Powell
Carl Elbert “Jake” Powell, age 80 of Henry goes to meet Jesus our Savior on…
2019 Ag Fair Kicks Off With Open Horse Show Sept. 14
On September 14, 2019, the 2019 Franklin County Agricultural Fair will kick off with the Franklin County Open Horse…
Bernice Cobbs Named 2019 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia
Bernice Cobbs, principal of Benjamin Franklin Middle School, has been named the 2019 Outstanding Middle…
Investigators Find Two Stolen Trailers from Roanoke County in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT – A Rocky Mount man faces grand larceny charges after Franklin County investigators…
Ferrum College Graduates 211 During the 103rd Commencement
FERRUM – On Saturday, May 11, 2019, 211 Ferrum College graduates walked the commencement stage…
Flora Funeral Service Obituary: Carlos Edward Ferguson
No longer MIA, Carlos Edward Ferguson (Buddy) is finally coming home. He was born in…