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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

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    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

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      A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

      A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

        A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

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          Kids invited to annual Cops and Bobbers event by Rocky Mount PD

          Kids invited to annual Cops and Bobbers event by Rocky Mount PD

          • Jason Dunovant

          Kids age 12 and under are invited to cast a line for the chance to to win a variety of prizes.

          Volunteers needed for Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour

          Volunteers needed for Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour

          • Staff Report

          As the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour kicks off it's 35 year, the organization is looking for volunteers to support their cause. 

          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 27

          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 27

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            Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 27

            Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 27

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              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                  Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

                  Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                  Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                    A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                      One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

                      Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 26

                      Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 26

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                        A1 Minute! March 25, 2026: Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change

                        A1 Minute! March 25, 2026: Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change

                          Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change

                          Smith Mountain Lake saw increase in boating incidents and deaths in 2025

                          Smith Mountain Lake saw increase in boating incidents and deaths in 2025

                          Here's what to know about boating incidents and deaths at Smith Mountain Lake last year, and how they compare to previous years.

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

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                          Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                          Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                          Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget in the upcoming fiscal year. 

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

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                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

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                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

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                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

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                          SML Gives Day raises nearly $400K for nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford counties

                          SML Gives Day raises nearly $400K for nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford counties

                          For nonprofits big and small, the Smith Mountain Lake area's annual donation campaign on Wednesday saw a record-breaking day of giving.

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                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

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                          Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                          Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                          Volunteers needed for Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour

                          Volunteers needed for Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour

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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...

                          Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                          Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                          Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                          Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes

                          Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes

                          Residents in Franklin County could be hit with a 3-cent real estate tax increase based on a budget proposal presented to supervisors Tuesday evening. 

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

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                          Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

                          Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

                          Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares did not mention President Donald Trump while campaigning against redistricting in Roanoke Tuesday night. 

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 19

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 19

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                          The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

                          The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

                          The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will make a decision next month that could have far-reaching ramifications on the future of recreational fishing at Smith Mountain Lake.

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

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                          ‘Broken public trust’: Community speaks out against board’s decision to close Stewartsville

                          ‘Broken public trust’: Community speaks out against board’s decision to close Stewartsville

                          Parents and teachers voiced concerns about trust, student transitions and the timeline before the board voted to close Stewartsville Elementary School on Thursday.

                          Sen. Stuart discusses the data center sales tax exemption

                          Sen. Stuart discusses the data center sales tax exemption

                          Sen. Stuart discusses the data center sales tax exemption.

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