Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Franklin Co. Investigators Issue Nine Felony Arrests in 12-Hours
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department conducted “roving saturation patrols” on March 11,…
VDOT Plans for Traffic Congestion for Raceday at Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE – The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race fans driving to and from Martinsville…
Fire Spreads to Five Structures in the Oak Level Area
OAK LEVEL – Multiple units from responded to a fire that quickly spread to multiple…
Up to 60 Large Round Hay Bales Burn in Brush Fire
MONETA – A large brush fire consumed 50-60 bales of hay last Sunday, March 17…
Brush Fire Burns One-Acre in Burnt Chimney
BURNT CHIMNEY – Firefighters blame open burning on a brush fire that burned around one…
Accident on Scruggs Road Temporarily Blocks Traffic
SCRUGGS – A two-vehicle accident blocked traffic for a short time last Saturday, March 16…