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Crime

Prosecutors seek 8-year prison term for ex-Rocky Mount police officer in Capitol riot

Prosecutors seek 8-year prison term for ex-Rocky Mount police officer in Capitol riot

  • Laurence Hammack

Thomas "T.J." Robertson is scheduled to be sentenced next Thursday for his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol.

New Virginia cold case database already lighting sparks in old investigations

New Virginia cold case database already lighting sparks in old investigations

  • Emma Coleman

The database launched in the middle of June and features about 50 cold cases statewide. One Virginia State Police special agent in Salem got his first tip through the system on Friday.

Driver charged with DUI after crash kills 2 in Rocky Mount

Driver charged with DUI after crash kills 2 in Rocky Mount

  • Molly Hunter

Town police have charged Nicholas A. Davis with driving while under the influence in connection with a three-vehicle collision July 19 that killed two Franklin County residents.

Two Roanoke women charged after reported breaking and entering in Hardy

Two Roanoke women charged after reported breaking and entering in Hardy

  • Aila Boyd

Two Roanoke women have been charged with petty larceny following an early Monday morning report of a possible breaking and entering in Hardy, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Ferrum man headed to prison after violating probation

Ferrum man headed to prison after violating probation

  • Bill Wyatt

Charges in Martinsville come after sentencing in Halifax.

Sheriff's office arrests 44-year-old female for robbery

Sheriff's office arrests 44-year-old female for robbery

  • From STAFF REPORTS

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 44-year-old woman and charged her with robbery of a business, according to a news release from Sgt. Megan Patterson. Shirley Kina-Darath Sigmon was taken into custody at 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 25 and is being held without bond.

Sheriff's office searching for suspect in store robbery

Sheriff's office searching for suspect in store robbery

  • From STAFF REPORTS

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported robbery at Old Kingery’s Store about 7 p.m. Saturday.

Sheriff's office searching for suspect in store robbery

Sheriff's office searching for suspect in store robbery

    The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported robbery at Old Kingery’s Store about 7 p.m. Saturday.

    Rocky Mount man shot during struggle over gun in Martinsville

      A Martinsville man claims he accidentally shot a Rocky Mount man in his home Saturday night.

      Three men charged with robbery in connection with July double shooting

      Three men charged with robbery in connection with July double shooting

        The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has made three additional arrests in connection with a double shooting in mid-July in the Henry community of Franklin County, according to a news release from Sgt. Megan Patterson.

        Authorities capture escaped Franklin County inmate

        Authorities capture escaped Franklin County inmate

          A Franklin County jail inmate who escaped custody on Saturday was back behind bars by Sunday evening.

          Rocky Mount man arrested for June burglary of milling company

          Rocky Mount man arrested for June burglary of milling company

            From STAFF REPORTS

            Three arrested in Henry shooting

            Three arrested in Henry shooting

              The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday deputies had arrested a third man in connection with Tuesday’s shootings in Henry that left one man dead and another wounded.

              Brown indicted on first-degree murder charge, theft and burglaries in fatal Hardy shooting

              Brown indicted on first-degree murder charge, theft and burglaries in fatal Hardy shooting

                The Franklin County Marine corporal accused of shooting and killing his mother’s longtime boyfriend was indicted Monday on seven criminal counts related to that attack.

                Local News

                No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake

                No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake

                No-wake zones will be in effect for boats watching fireworks shows around Smith Mountain Lake for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. 

                A1 Minute! June 15, 2026: Richmond SailFest; Elegba Folklore Society's ancestral night walk; Veritas Vineyard and Winery enters new chapter

                A1 Minute! June 15, 2026: Richmond SailFest; Elegba Folklore Society's ancestral night walk; Veritas Vineyard and Winery enters new chapter

                Richmond SailFest; Elegba Folklore Society's ancestral night walk; Veritas Vineyard and Winery enters new chapter

                Photos: Ships travel up the James River for SailFest Richmond

                Photos: Ships travel up the James River for SailFest Richmond

                Times-Dispatch photographer Mike Kropf traveled aboard Schooner Virginia as it and several other ships made their way up the James River from Norfolk to Richmond SailFest. Read more in Sunday's paper.

                Diamond Avenue residents ask for solutions to a longtime problem

                Diamond Avenue residents ask for solutions to a longtime problem

                Rocky Mount residents, whose area of town has only one entrance and exit, are concerned that if a train stops at that opening, a person having an emergency can't get help.

                State & Regional

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

                James Fayette helped win a war before he won his freedom

                James Fayette helped win a war before he won his freedom

                Did you know one of the most crucial spies of the American Revolution was an enslaved man who outsmarted a British general?

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

                How Richmond became Virginia’s capital

                How Richmond became Virginia’s capital

                Virginia’s capital wasn’t always Richmond. A British threat helped prompt the move from Williamsburg in 1779.

                Nation & World

                Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says

                Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says

                The findings of a large-scale review of more than 7,200 studies on alcohol-related disease are at odds with federal health guidelines.

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

                Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                Throngs of guests converged on a lakefront park in Chicago on Thursday to dedicate the Obama Presidential Center, a sprawling campus honoring the 44th president of the United States.

                Juneteenth 2026: What's open and closed on Friday?

                Juneteenth 2026: What's open and closed on Friday?

                Here's everything you need to know about the Juneteenth holiday, including when it takes place, what will be closed and why we celebrate.

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                Franklin County schools make deep cuts, still expected to finish year over budget

                Franklin County schools make deep cuts, still expected to finish year over budget

                Town recognized for Rocky Mount Fest success

                Town recognized for Rocky Mount Fest success

                Franklin County High School senior eager to teach farming to next generation

                Franklin County High School senior eager to teach farming to next generation

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

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                Crime

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

                Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.

                Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                Rocky Mount police executed search warrants at three vape shops on Thursday for potentially selling products exceeding legal THC limits.

                Politics

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

                Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost

                Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost

                Plans for UVa's new data center at the Fontaine Research Park in Albemarle County now call for a three story structure costing $102 million to construct.

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