Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Lloyd J. Bridges, Sr.
July 19, 1939 – March 28, 2024 Lloyd J. “Pug” Bridges, Sr., age 84 of…
Patricia Diane Hudzik
September 22, 1946 – March 25, 2024 Patricia (“Pat”) Diane Nicholson Hudzik 79 of Rocky…
Stephen Michael Thomas (Steve)
Stephen Michael Thomas (Steve) died at home in hospice care on March 27, 2024. He…
Franklin County Board of Supervisors – Public Meeting Notice for April 2, 2024
SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION All County residents are hereby encouraged to attend public meetings of…
Ferrum College Senior Rayshawn Dixon Places 5th At NCAA National Championships
FERRUM, VA, March 27, 2024 – Ferrum College senior Rayshawn Dixon placed fifth at the NCAA…
Ferrum College Announces Laura Hodges Sprouse ’97 as a Panelist for the 2024 Gentry Locke Lecture Series “Demystifying AI: The truth…a Terrible and Terrific Future”
FERRUM, VA, March 21, 2024 – Gentry Locke and Ferrum College are pleased to announce Laura Hodges Sprouse,…
Franklin County’s new Economic Development Director
Franklin County Names Economic Development Director Danielle Poe brings experience to the role. Franklin County,…
Sam Grisman Project set to play The Harvester in May
ROCKY MOUNT, Virginia — The Harvester will host Sam Grisman Project on Saturday, May 4,…
Patricia Diane Hudzik
September 22, 1946 – March 25, 2024 Patricia Diane “Pat” Hudzik, age 77 of Rocky…