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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 18

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 18

      Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

      When presidents came to Buffalo

      When presidents came to Buffalo

        Buffalo has a rich presidential history, from being the home of Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, to the place where William McKinley was killed and Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated. Almost every president for more than a century has at least paid a visit to Buffalo, either on the cam…

        Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

        Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

        • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

        One speaker called the proposed tax hikes "totally stupid," while another argued that tax revenue helps invest in county services.

        Franklin County joins drought disaster designation

        Franklin County joins drought disaster designation

        • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

        The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 24 Virginia localities as drought disaster areas, allowing famers to apply for drought emergency assistance. 

        Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

        Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

        • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

        A long-awaited forensic audit released Tuesday paints a picture of widespread breakdowns in financial controls, oversight, and documentation within Martinsville city government during the tenure of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 17

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 17

          Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

          Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

          Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

            Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

            A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

            A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

              Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

              Franklin County School Board expels 4-day school week proposal

              Franklin County School Board expels 4-day school week proposal

                Students, parents and staff members expressed a mix of pros and cons in a survey on whether Franklin County should move to a four-day school week.

                Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

                Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

                  Zebadiah Blaze Peery, of Boones Mill, died at the scene.

                  Democrats say President Tim Sands may have been forced out of Virginia Tech

                  Democrats say President Tim Sands may have been forced out of Virginia Tech

                    Several Democratic leaders say Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, who announced Thursday he plans to step down, may have been forced out ahead of changes to the board of visitors. 

                    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

                      Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

                      A1 Minute! April 10, 2026: Week in Virginia

                      A1 Minute! April 10, 2026: Week in Virginia

                        Week in Virginia

                        Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

                        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.

                        Bedford School Board seeks to dismiss lawsuit on Stewartsville Elementary closure

                        Bedford School Board seeks to dismiss lawsuit on Stewartsville Elementary closure

                        The Bedford County School Board filed a motion Monday seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from a county resident who is running for Congress that claimed the board violated state law by not providing public notice on its recent closure of Stewartsville Elementary School vote.

                        Hop on 'The Energy Bus': Book inspires Rocky Mount Elementary students

                        Hop on 'The Energy Bus': Book inspires Rocky Mount Elementary students

                        Rocky Mount Elementary is one of about 150 schools in the country to use "The Energy Bus" as a guide in helping children learn how to be better in school and in life. 

                        A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                        A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                        Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                        Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                        Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                        Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                        Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                        Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                        Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                        A1 Minute! April 8, 2026: Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

                        A1 Minute! April 8, 2026: Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

                        Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

                        Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla

                        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 invasive aquatic plant known as hydrilla. 

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                        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                        Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                        Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                        Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

                        Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

                        Community News

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                        Temporary lane closure for sidewalk addition
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                        Temporary lane closure for sidewalk addition

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                        Sidewalk and curb work near Sheetz on School Board Road will close one lane April 20 for 3–4 days, with a detour and paving scheduled for April 27.

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                        Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026
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                        Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

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                        Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.

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                        RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk
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                        RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

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                        Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.

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                        Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia
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                        Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

                        • Orange County
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                        RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.

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                        5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                        5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                        Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                        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 sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

                        Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

                        The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.

                        Franklin County chicken and bee zoning overhaul draws resident backlash

                        Franklin County chicken and bee zoning overhaul draws resident backlash

                        Franklin County residents are concerned about proposed limits on chickens and bees that can be kept in some zoning districts while outright prohibiting them in others.

                        Smith Mountain Lake State Park lecture series wraps up on Sunday

                        Smith Mountain Lake State Park lecture series wraps up on Sunday

                        Mel Perry, an interpretive ranger at the park, will highlight how Virginia state parks "keep nature in balance."

                        Man unlawfully in US arrested in Franklin County for child sex abuse

                        Man unlawfully in US arrested in Franklin County for child sex abuse

                        A man who the Franklin County Sheriff's Office says is in the country illegally is accused of sexual abuse of a minor.

                        A1 Minute! April 3, 2026: Richmond Next podcast launches; Former Greyhound station transforms; Top Five

                        A1 Minute! April 3, 2026: Richmond Next podcast launches; Former Greyhound station transforms; Top Five

                        Richmond Next podcast launches; Former Greyhound station transforms; Top Five

                        Lake Days gets students up close to nature at Smith Mountain Lake

                        Lake Days gets students up close to nature at Smith Mountain Lake

                        Ninth graders from each high school in Bedford County visited Smith Mountain Lake State Park this week to get a hands-on lesson about the lake's ecosystem. 

                        Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward

                        Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward

                        The trooper is accused of chasing a motorist who was rushing his critically ill daughter to LewisGale Medical Center.

                        A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

                        A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

                        Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

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