Ferrum is 'like a second family' KAREN DILLON Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Updated Jun 4, 2022 0 1 of 3 Morganne Flinkstrom (second from right) was instantly drawn to Ferrum's campus as it was similar to her hometown of Radford, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Morganne Flinkstrom Morganne Flinkstrom will be one of 173 undergraduates participating in Ferrum's commencement ceremony on Saturday in Adams Stadium. Photo courtesy of Morganne Flinkstrom Morganne Flinkstrom (left) was a member of the women’s field hockey and wrestling teams during her tenure at Ferrum. 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Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go. Franklin County is considering increases to its real estate tax and meals tax. Here's where the money would go and when a public hearing is scheduled.
Spanberger signs bills that tighten controls on guns Spanberger approved measures that say Virginians injured by firearms, along with prosecutors, can sue firearms firms if they haven’t made reas…
Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect A weekend manhunt for a man accused of rape and other violent offenses ended when he was fatally shot during an encounter with law enforcement…
Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.
Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will once again stock sterile grass carp into Smith Mountain Lake this year to combat the invas…
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A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start
A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start
