Advertisment
 

Join the Topix community today: 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 04:02 pm

Franklin County News

Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday | Franklin News-Post

Two school resource officers to be added

Rocky Mount has received grants for two School Resource Officers , with one to be assigned to Franklin County High School and the second to be assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School and the Gereau Center.

Comment?

Related Topix: Personal Finance, Social Security

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Roanoke Times

Expert advice on helping your garden grow - roanoke.com

Don't blink or it will be Labor Day. It's almost mid-July, and that means there are a cornucopia of delights coming out of the garden.

Comment?

Related Topix: Penhook, VA, Moneta, VA, Goodview, VA, Entomology, Science

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Roanoke Times

Settlement may be near in LakeWatch lawsuit

Developer Trey Park has agreed to a dozen more restrictions on his proposed LakeWatch Spa and Resort after negotiations with a group that sued him and the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, Smith Mountain ...

Comment?

Franklin News-Post

Man gets 25 years for rape of 9-year-old

A 41-year-old Rocky Mount man pleaded guilty last week to five counts of raping a 9-year-old girl and was sentenced to 125 years in prison in Franklin County Circuit Court.

Comment?

New River Valley Current

Rocky Mount man dies Saturday in single-vehicle accident

A Rocky Mount man died in a single-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Franklin County, according to state police.

Comment?

Related Topix: Rocky Mount, VA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WSET-TV Lynchburg

ABC 13 - Two Killed in Separate Accidents

Two people are dead after separate accidents. State police tell us the first accident happened in Franklin County around 11:30 Saturday night.

Comment?

Related Topix: Rocky Mount, VA, Rockbridge County, VA

WDBJ7

Salem Fair provides fun activity for those worried about gas prices

July 11, 2008 Salem Fair provides fun activity for those worried about gas prices The high gas prices have many of us pinching our pennies, but is it enough to keep people away from this year's Salem Fair? The ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Salem, VA, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Franklin News-Post

Rainfall totals vary widely across county

Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson: Heavy rains from passing thunderstorms have drenched some areas of Franklin County but not the mountains of Callaway, where both the Blackwater and Pigg Rivers form.

Comment?

Related Topix: Weather, Rocky Mount, VA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Franklin News-Post

New DGIF officers assigned to Franklin County

Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson: New conservation police officers with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries arrived in the area Thursday afternoon in time to work the July 4 holiday on Smith ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Patrick County, VA, Martinsville, VA

Franklin News-Post

Fire destroys Callaway home

The cause of a fire that destroyed a house in Callaway Monday morning will be difficult to determine because the blaze left little evidence to examine.

Comment?

Related Topix: Callaway, VA, Boones Mill, VA, Rocky Mount, VA

Franklin News-Post

Town council reorganized

Councilman Posey Dillon was elected vice mayor of Rocky Mount at council's reorganizational meeting Thursday, as he defeated Roger Seale for the post.

Comment?

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Franklin News-Post

Franklin County farmers' markets listed in Virginia Grown Guide

Agritourism is one of the fastest growing trends in both tourism and agriculture.

Comment?

Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Life, Fruits, Food, Vegetables, Glade Hill, VA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Roanoke Times

For now, beachgoers don't have to pay to play - roanoke.com

It's official. The new beach at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park is a hit. Since opening in May, the beach has averaged about 150-200 people on weekend days, and recently the park expanded its beach hours to ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Hardy, VA, Bedford, VA, Union Hall, VA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WSLS

Fireworks banned in Danville; Other Virginia areas

The sky over Danville will light up with a professional display of red, white and blue fireworks this 4th of July.

Comment?

Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

WDBJ7

Franklin County business raided for illegal fireworks

July 1, 2008 Franklin County business raided for illegal fireworks For the second time in a week, a Boones Mill business has been raided for illegal fireworks.

Comment?

Related Topix: Boones Mill, VA

Roanoke Times

Miss Greater Franklin County wins Miss Virginia prelim - roanoke.com

Under the lights of a flashy new set design, Chinah Helmandollar and Elizabeth Carson Crot won preliminary competitions at the Miss Virginia Pageant on Thursday evening.

Comment?

Related Topix: Virginia, Hardy, VA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Http

Sheriff reports arrests

State Trooper Patrick Meade and Patrick County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ricky D. Rorrer received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving at the annual Smith Mountain Lake Chapter's MADD dinner held in Roanoke ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Ararat, VA, Patrick County, VA, Blue Ridge, VA, Martinsville, VA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

WDBJ7

Many families find ways to remember pets after death

June 25, 2008 Many families find ways to remember pets after death For many of us our pets are members of our family.

Comment?

Related Topix: Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Franklin News-Post

Franklin County man shot in dispute

A Franklin County man was shot in the Dutch Inn parking lot in Collinsville Saturday, and four others, including a Rocky Mount, man were arrested in connection with the incident.

Comment?

Related Topix: Collinsville, VA, Rocky Mount, VA, Martinsville, VA, Henry County, VA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

WDBJ7

Third generation racer continues education at Franklin County Speedway

June 23, 2008 Third generation racer continues education at Franklin County Speedway With school out and summer now officially here, most kids are doing their best to slow down and take it easy, but not Michael ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Family, Kids

↑ Back to top

More Franklin County News

Archives

Read more articles in the Franklin County News Archives.

For up to the minute news, check out the Franklin County News Wire.

Want to add Franklin County News headlines to your web site? Get the widget here.

Franklin County News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Franklin County News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

RSS icon mobile icon

Franklin County, VA Photos

Topix Quick Poll

created by: Topix Pollster | Jan 7, 2008

Click on an option to vote

4,449

votes

  • political ads
  • newspaper articles
  • television reports
  • radio programs
  • a candidate's looks/appearance
  • the way a candidate speaks
  • ouji board
  • town hall meetings/events
  • televised debates
  • candidate web sites

Sponsored links

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com

Find a Contractor

Get Franklin County, VA contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors

Homes For Sale By Owner

Learn how to sell your home yourself
from the largest for sale by owner site.