Franklin County News

Rocky Mount's new music venue opened its doors Friday with a crowd of over 325 music fans raising the curtain to see headliner Levi Lowrey and local musicians Kyle Forry and Justin Arnett.

Franklin Co., VA A Union Hall man is dead after a crash Saturday night on Route 890 in Franklin County, state police say.

Jason Richard Price, 30, pleaded "no contest" in January to two distribution charges and one charge of possession of heroin with intent to distribute.

The Virginia Department of Health has given the all clear to folks who use the Pigg River just west of Rocky Mount.

This year's prom will take on a black and white masquerade theme, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Franklin County YMCA and ending at midnight.

A Glade Hill woman has been indicted on four firearms charges for allegedly brandishing and discharging a firearm during an altercation with her ex-husband in April.

A Rocky Mount man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of a 3-month-old boy in May 2013.

Assault, child abuse, grand larceny and illegal drug possession are among the indictments returned by a Franklin County grand jury Monday.

Two Bassett men were indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Monday on 15 felony charges in the case of an armed robbery at a Ferrum residence on Jan. 7. Charles Lawrence Gilmore, 31, was indicted on two counts of robbery, breaking and entering while armed with a deadly weapon, two counts of assaulting police officers, and four additional firearms ... (more)

Staff Photo by Stacey Hairston: Alice Davis teaches her English class at BFMS using a sound enhancement system in which a surround sound speaker amplifies sound, allowing all students to hear the lesson equally.

Mary Ellen Blankenship, 49, pleaded guilty in February to possession of methamphetamine and possession of ingredients used to make methamphetamine.

Some 30,000 gallons of cow manure wastewater has spilled into the Pigg River in Franklin County, prompting a public health alert.

Courtesy Photo: Callaway, Glade Hill and Waidsboro Ruritans are sponsoring the Franklin County Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 5. Volunteers will pick up trash along designated roads in the county.

The theme of the MWVA program, "Celebrate Life," showcases the accomplishments of remarkable women who have overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve and accomplish great success.

Heavenly Manna Food Bank in Rocky Mount has received over 623 pounds of donated food, thanks to the efforts of local Cub Scouts.

A Rocky Mount man was arrested and charged with cooking methamphetamine Monday evening at a residence on Virgil Goode Highway.

The battle between Democrats who want to expand Medicaid and Republicans calling for a clean budget has moved out of Richmond and into the communities of Virginia.

When Larry Korte moved to Churchville and began a consulting business with his wife, access to high-speed Internet was a problem.

In planning for the future, Franklin County public school officials are seeking community input on their strategic plan, "Paving the Pathway -- Franklin County Public Schools' Plan for Education."

A Roanoke man will spend his life in prison for the 2010 murder of 18-year-old Cara Marie Holley, whose body was buried under planks and plywood on a logging trail off Promise Lane in Franklin County.