Supervisor Mike Meredith said he had "broken trust" and didn't want to hinder Franklin County's development. Then he left the meeting.
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Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County was recently awarded $15,000 to continue advancing its affordable housing efforts.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The revitalization of Boones Mill's historic downtown is hitting the next phase with recently unveiled concept plans soon to be turned into a reality.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
"Project Flash is not proceeding," said Franklin County Supervisor Mike Meredith told a community meeting Sunday.
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Patrick & Henry Community College partnered with Franklin County Jail to provide on-site career training aimed at reducing recidivism and boosting employment prospects for incarcerated individuals after release.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
A Henry County man, Drew Conner Plaster, faces nine charges following a February Franklin County investigation that led to the seizure of nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine, other drugs, and a firearm. He was arrested in August and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
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A Henry County man, Drew Conner Plaster, faces nine charges following a February Franklin County investigation that led to the seizure of nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine, other drugs, and a firearm. He was arrested in August and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
BLK RVA Community Awards; Williams on Petersburg’s gamble; Local farmers see growing demand
Three people were injured Saturday night when their boat ran onto the shore at Smith Mountain Lake.
Colonial Beach, located in Westmoreland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, has one of the largest beach fronts in the state.
Franklin County residents will come together Sunday as they search for answers after discovering the county is likely in negotiations to bring in a data center.
Visitors to Fairy Stone State Park and nine other Virginia parks can now rent kayaks and paddleboards via a cellphone app in a pilot program aimed at extending access to waterways. Rentals operate through self-service kiosks by Whenever Watersports, allowing users to unlock equipment with a Bluetooth-enabled app.
The Roanoke Station Garage has been closed since 2024. Now, it has new owners.
Richmond Raceway teams up with The Museum DC for the Richmond Drop; Where Richmond Eats podcast; UR women’s b-ball schedule
Deputy Sgt. Sandra Ingram will serve until a special election is held in November.
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Virginia Lottery players generated more than $914 million for Virginia’s K-12 public schools during fiscal year 2026, the state agency announced this week.
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Big Richmond summer weekend; Richmond Raceway new collab; Petersburg temporary casino draws 500,000
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Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.
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Authorities identify 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel as the victim in an Aug. 13, 2026, Lake Anna drowning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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Madison County warns residents that Verizon plans to discontinue copper landline service, raising 911, medical alert, and coverage concerns and inviting FCC comments.
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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...
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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"I kind of always looked at it and thought, 'What if? What could it be?'" local developer Stephen Floyd said of deciding to purchase the property after months of consideration.
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A 10-year-old boy was killed in a single-car crash last week on U.S. 220 in Franklin County, state police said.
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Joy Powers won the Democratic primary for Virginia's 9th Congressional District.
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