Franklin County News

The Franklin County Health Department is holding a back-to-school walk-in immunization clinic Thursday, Aug. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Children entering kindergarten or sixth grade in Franklin County schools this year must have their immunization records up to date before they can attend school.

Courtesy Photo: Samantha Flora poses in front of a fountain at the Tanabata Festival, which she attended while participating in the 28th annual Virginia Governor's Japanese Academy at Randolph Macon College in Ashland.

A Ferrum man faces up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in Franklin County Circuit Court to cooking methamphetamine.

The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College is seeking information and photographs related to the canning factories that operated in Franklin County between 1900 and 1950.

Joseph Jason Denoto, 35, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Franklin County Circuit Court to distribution of Testosterone Cypionate on Oct. 10, 2013, and Nandrolone Decanoate on Oct. 17, 2013.

Franklin Co., VA - The non profit, Adoptaclassroom.org is teaming up with Great Clips salons to help teachers offset the out of pocket expenses teachers deal with yearly.

Photo by Fallon Kreye: After Jack band members, from left, Emily Blankenship-Tucker, Mary Allison and Rachel Blankenship-Tucker recently won the Local Roots Band Competition.

Photo by Emily Wood: Twin brothers Dan and Don Hale hope to get more young people involved in flying remote control airplanes.

Stanfield Mortuary Service is celebrating 40 years of service to Franklin County and surrounding areas.

A request from Greg Winge, CSA program director, for a waiver of fees to use the farmers' market to hold a Franklin County Family Fun Day was unanimously approved.

Franklin County residents will get a chance to air their opinions on proposed changes to fines related to the illegal dumping of garbage.

Holland was arrested and is charged with two counts of simple assault against a family member, and statutory burglary of a dwelling to commit another felony.

The driver accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon in Rockingham County was wanted on drug charges, police announced today.

Patrick Henry Community College at Franklin County will offer courses in emergency medical services, English, information technology and more starting this fall.

Franklin County has its share of those, including the county name itself, which was given in honor of Benjamin Franklin and officially established in 1786.

Photo by Katie Shively: Harry S. Coates Jr. of Callaway is presented with the Franklin County Patriot Award by Del.

As the attorney for the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, Bill Stanley has filed a motion to remove the injunction ordering the board to cease opening its meetings with Christian prayers.

A Rocky Mount man will serve 30 years of a 40-year sentence for the murder of a 3-month-old boy in May 2013.

Staff Photo by K.A. Wagoner: Capt. Marvin Woods is sporting a new "uniform" for his retirement after a 27-year career in law enforcement and public safety.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that Trinity Packaging Corporation will invest $9.5 million to expand capacity at its operation in the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County.