Rocky Mount is asking its residents to conserve water as the region faces ongoing drought conditions.
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- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
After less than a year in the role, Franklin County Administrator Steve Sandy announced this week he will be stepping down to take a position in Botetourt County.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
More than 100 residents live in the tight-knit community with only one exit, which requires crossing an aging bridge as well as railroad tracks that can sometimes be blocked.
- NORA SHELLY The Roanoke Times
The sale will allow for the conference center and hotel to be marketed together in a potential sale.
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Tri-Area Community Health recently announced a new behavioral health director for its centers located throughout the region including Ferrum.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
MARTINSVILLE — A Rocky Mount woman faces three charges after authorities said she fled a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash Monday and later threatened law enforcement officers with a blade before stabbing a Henry County Sheriff’s Office K-9.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Construction of a new park in Boones Mill, the town's first, is set to move forward thanks to a grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
After 20 years of 'fighting over money' as a lawyer, Michael Urbanski decided to seek public service, and now 23 years later he's retiring as a federal judge.
MONETA — Virginia's Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources David Bulova addressed concerns Thursday at the Smith Mountain Lake Association's annual meeting.
A Virginia Tech study has found that the harmful algal blooms that devastated Smith Mountain Lake in 2023 are not a recurring concern at this time, but urged action to assure conditions are not favorable for a return in the future.
Alageon Gravely had images of young girls stored in his cell phone and online accounts.
As the Smith Mountain Lake community continues to grow in popularity, work is being done to assure its main thoroughfare can accommodate the increased traffic in one of its busiest areas.
Resurrection Catholic Church's Joyous Junque sale raised more than $86,000 during its annual summer sale held this past June, benefiting 27 area nonprofits.
The SML Wine Festival will once again be held at Bernard's Landing in Moneta this Saturday and Sunday with several area wineries in attendance.
The Franklin County NAACP will be hosting a Freedom Fund Luncheon this Saturday honoring community activist and county native Adam Clayton Powell Sr.
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority announced more details about the proposed data center near the I-81/I-581 interchange.
Crowd size has grown each year for the event since it was first started in 2023.
Explore Richmond Times-Dispatch reporting by Dave Ress on Virginia’s expanding data center industry, from energy and water demands to development, regulation, environmental concerns and effects on local communities.
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The Smith Mountain Lake Association's water quality monitoring program completed its final testing of the season last week, capping off a summer of very good water quality.
The Rocky Mount Town Council has three seats as well as the mayor on the ballot this November. Each of the candidates are running unopposed this election.
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Kickshaws Gluten-free Bakery in Spotsylvania was named one of USA Today’s 10Best Gluten-Free Bakeries after a public vote, recognizing 12 years of local excellence.
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Learn about Orange County, Va. REVIVE! naloxone trainings, free AcuWellness sessions, and access to the Interactive Opioid Response Viewer for local resources.
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Greene County Office of Emergency Services will host a free Basics SKYWARN Class Sept. 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Company.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.
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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...
Former Virginia Secretary of Health Bill Hazel highlights the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Virginia, emphasizing the need for systemic change and innovative solutions to address the ongoing issue.
The beautiful spring weather has Richmonders flocking to the James River for a plethora of outdoor activities.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
ROCKY MOUNT — Franklin County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Siers will be stepping down at this end of this school year, he told the county school board Monday.
Bonnie Law will serve as the Boone District representative on the board until a special election is held in November 2027.
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a motion to approve a real estate purchase and sale agreement — but wouldn’t say anything about what that agreement entails.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.