The Rocky Mount Police Department announced Monday that it was searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen at Franklin County High School Monday.
As the national debate over affordable housing continues, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a package of housing bills Monday aimed at expanding access to affordable housing options and strengthening protections for residents of manufactured homes.
Franklin County is debating changes to its zoning rules that could affect whether data centers can move in — and residents are already raising questions about water, electricity and long-term environmental impact.
A man arrived at the office of Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, impersonating a law enforcement officer on Thursday, Rocky Mount Police Department said.
Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue announced in a social media post Friday night that he has been suspended for 36 months by the Virginia State Bar.
Three vape shops in the Town of Rocky Mount are under investigation after being accused of selling illegal cannabis-related products, according to the Rocky Mount Police Department.
Franklin County Parks & Recreation received a $42,000 grant for 12 additional automated external defibrillators and 10 all-weather protective enclosures across high-traffic county parks.
Hundreds of people turned out across Southwest Virginia on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement, with demonstrations held in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg and more.
Franklin County Parks and Recreation in Rocky Mount has secured a $42,000 grant to install 12 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and 10 all-weather protective enclosures across high-traffic county parks.
Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue will face a Public Disciplinary Hearing with the Virginia State Bar on April 23-24. The hearing will take place at the Virginia ABC Headquarters in Mechanicsville.
Improvements are coming to the North Main corridor in Rocky Mount after the town secured an $800,000 state grant aimed at revitalizing one of its main gateways.
As a winter storm continues to impact rural Virginia communities, Franklin County emergency officials and residents are emphasizing the importance of advance preparation and community cooperation.
The Franklin County NAACP has unveiled a monument honoring 70 African American men who served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, adding to the small but growing number of memorials recognizing these soldiers’ contributions.
A vacant warehouse in Franklin County will soon transform into a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility for high school students, alongside a public safety office and 911 call center.
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns.
The Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center aims to raise $20,000 through its milestone 20th annual Johnny CASA Race this Saturday, supporting crucial services for children facing abuse or neglect in the region.
More than a dozen dead vultures were found at the corner of Dent and Franklin streets in Rocky Mount on December 2nd. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources confirmed they tested positive for avian flu.
Numerous state and local agencies were on the location of a wooded lot on the corner of Dent Street and Franklin Street due to a discovery of numerous dead vultures in a creek bed in Rocky Mount on Tuesday.
Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities.
Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center will release a bald eagle that has persevered after being hurt in a fierce territorial fight with two younger eagles.
A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.
Meet All Purpose Flower, a 10-year-old spayed female Treeing Walker Coonhound who’s ready to bring joy and a little bit of goofiness into your life!
Carilion Children’s launched a new pediatric clinic in Rocky Mount, opening its doors to patients today, marking a significant expansion of healthcare services for families in Franklin County.
Carilion Clinic has opened a new pediatric medicine office in Rocky Mount, expanding access to both general and specialty care for children in the area.
A Styrofoam ban takes effect in Virginia on July 1, starting with food vendors with more than 20 locations in the commonwealth. School divisions also received guidance earlier this year that the ban would apply to them as well.
She’s the “Granny Nanny” with a cause! 💜 Leigh Prom is painting Rocky Mount purple for Alzheimer’s awareness — and running 20 laps for $20 donations on June 20 as part of The Longest Day campaign.
A man was arrested on Sunday after law enforcement received an Internet Crimes Against Children tip in Franklin County on Friday, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said.
The funeral - which was held at the Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount - saw dozens of friends and family members come to pay their respect for Keene.
The Franklin County Humane Society has secured a $17,000 grant investment to support its mission of saving and bettering the lives of pets in Franklin County.
The Johnny CASA 5K/5 Miler is returning to Rocky Mount this Saturday for a good cause. That’s because the proceeds go to the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center.
The Johnny CASA 5k and 5 Miler, a superhero-themed race returns to downtown Rocky Mount next Saturday. It benefits the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center and offers 5K and 5-mile runs, plus a walk for all ages.
The Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Department announced that it had arrested a local high school teacher on charges related to sexual acts with a student.
You have one week before the presidential election, and several organizations want you to know they are here to help you get to and from the polls.
The Franklin County Family Resource Center is hosting an event called “Promoting Safe Families” on Saturday at the Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market starting at 5 p.m.
The man arrested in connection with a double homicide case from 2013 was extradited back to Virginia from North Carolina on Wednesday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Many rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering.
Pete Buttigieg announced $7.9 million for three projects in Virginia including one in Rocky Mount and one in Bedford County as part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program.
A 27-year-old Rocky Mount man was indicted Monday on 25 charges of possessing child pornography and two charges of sexual abuse of an animal, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Imagine being in the foster care system and turning 18 and suddenly finding yourself on your own for the first time. Becoming an adult can be overwhelming for anybody, but especially teens leaving foster care.
Heating and plumbing services like Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric in Rocky Mount said they’re staying busy with lots of cold weather-related calls.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the person they say is responsible for stealing a dump trailer in early November.
Longtime residents at the Franklin County Humane Society have sponsored adoption fees, and many other pets have reduced fees with an approved application and mention of the CTS special, staff said.
A man charged in connection with a fatal Rocky Mount shooting in May had his charges certified to the grand jury.
U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week.
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 11:11 pm, the Town of Rocky Mount Police Department, along with Rocky Mount Fire Department, Franklin County Public Safety and the Franklin County Sheriff’s office
