Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Sheriff Overton Will Seek a Third Term
ROCKY MOUNT – Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton announced last Thursday, Feb. 28 he will…
Angels of Assisi Helping Calf Hit by Car in Franklin Co.
ROANOKE – Ferdinand the calf is getting stronger after the help of the Franklin County…
15 New Firefighters Graduate Franklin Co. Academy with Record 100% Pass Rate
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Fifteen new firefighters graduated Friday night from the #3 Franklin County Fire…
Missing Moneta Woman Found Dead
BEDFORD CO. – Lina Toot, the 83-year-old woman who was missing for several days in…
Car Flips, Traps Driver on 220 Near Boones Mill
BOONES MILL – An accident on Route 220 near Brick Church Road trapped the driver…
‘Spring Blitz’ Comes to Franklin County March 8
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The second annual “Spring Blitz” kicked off March 1 and will include…