Skip to main contentSkip to main content
The Franklin News Post
71°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State & Regional
    • Education
    • Government
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
    • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Share a Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columns
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Professional
    • Betting
  • Lifestyles
    • Event Calendar
    • Music
    • Movies & TV
    • Food & Cooking
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Play
  • Public Notices
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Cars
    • Shop Local
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Weather: Live radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
The Franklin News Post
News+
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
The Franklin News Post
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 71° Fair
  • Local
  • Crime
  • State
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nation & World

Crime

Henry County man faces nine charges after Franklin County drug seizure

Henry County man faces nine charges after Franklin County drug seizure

  • 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.

After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

  • Staff Report

A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase.

18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. 

After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

The case stems from a incident that took place between Patterson and staff at the Raine and Perdue law firm in Rocky Mount in April.

Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

  • Staff Report

A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation.

Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

  • KEITH EPPS The Free Lance–Star

Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

    A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.

    Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

    Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

      Rocky Mount police executed search warrants at three vape shops on Thursday for potentially selling products exceeding legal THC limits.

      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.

            Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

            Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

              Chardonnay Hope claims she was treated more harshly than male coaches for the same conduct.

              Passenger killed, charges pending in Franklin County crash

              Passenger killed, charges pending in Franklin County crash

                Charges are pending in a one-vehicle crash in Franklin County that killed the passenger, Virginia State Police said.

                Lawsuit claims culture of sex discrimination in Franklin County Fire & EMS Department

                Lawsuit claims culture of sex discrimination in Franklin County Fire & EMS Department

                A former captain in the department, Rena Jennings, says she and other female employees suffered sex discrimination and harassment.

                Jury convicts man in shooting death of Franklin County coach Tony Gill

                Jury convicts man in shooting death of Franklin County coach Tony Gill

                A 52-year-old man from Rocky Mount was convicted Monday in the July 27 shooting of Franklin County High School basketball coach Tony Gill in Gretna.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction.

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                The accused has been charged in juvenile court and is being held in jail without bond

                18 dogs seized in northeast Roanoke animal neglect case

                18 dogs seized in northeast Roanoke animal neglect case

                Roanoke police seized 18 dogs on Tuesday from a commercial property near Williamson Road.

                Charges from gun in Franklin County day care center under advisement

                Charges from gun in Franklin County day care center under advisement

                Authorities said a father accidentally left a handgun in his child's backpack.

                Franklin County man charged with having AI-generated child pornography

                Franklin County man charged with having AI-generated child pornography

                Investigators found “morphed” child sex abuse material, apparently produced by AI image-generating programs, that depicted “identifiable, famous child actresses engaged in sexually explicit conduct.”

                Community News

                Provided
                Ncps Special Olympics Feet Meet celebrates inclusion
                Provided

                Ncps Special Olympics Feet Meet celebrates inclusion

                • Nelson County Public Schools
                • 0

                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.

                Provided
                Drowning at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County identified
                Provided

                Drowning at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County identified

                • Spotsylvania County
                • 0

                Authorities identify 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel as the victim in an Aug. 13, 2026, Lake Anna drowning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

                Provided
                Verizon to phase out copper landline phone service
                Provided

                Verizon to phase out copper landline phone service

                • Madison County
                • 0

                Madison County warns residents that Verizon plans to discontinue copper landline service, raising 911, medical alert, and coverage concerns and inviting FCC comments.

                Provided
                Plan your autumn adventure in Spotsylvania
                Provided

                Plan your autumn adventure in Spotsylvania

                • Spotsylvania County
                • 0

                Discover fall festivals, corn mazes, trails, craft beverages, sweet treats and lodging options that make Spotsylvania, Virginia a colorful autumn getaway.

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                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...

                Update: Defense argues newborn injuries weren't intentional but result of substandard care

                Update: Defense argues newborn injuries weren't intentional but result of substandard care

                Erin Strotman, a former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, pleaded no contest Thursday to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court.

                2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Franklin County

                2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Franklin County

                A 55-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were found dead inside an SUV in a rural area southeast of Rocky Mount on Friday morning and the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide.

                In rare tie, appeals court leaves shooting deaths of 2 Franklin County dogs unresolved

                In rare tie, appeals court leaves shooting deaths of 2 Franklin County dogs unresolved

                Terry Eugene Micheal was convicted by jury in 2023 of two counts of animal cruelty.

                No evidence of reported 'active attacker' at UVa

                No evidence of reported 'active attacker' at UVa

                UVa police say a report of an active gunman on Grounds Monday afternoon appears to have been a hoax. Their investigation now turns to whoever called the matter in.

                Father charged after gun found in child's backpack at Franklin County day care

                Father charged after gun found in child's backpack at Franklin County day care

                Authorities say Dylan Scott Whorley accidently left a gun in his child's backpack.

                Student sentenced after bringing gun to Franklin County High School in April

                Student sentenced after bringing gun to Franklin County High School in April

                Anthony Orion Dalton, 17, was tried as an adult and sentenced last Tuesday to a total of nine years with four years suspended.

                Did wife of Roanoke County financial adviser participate in $4.5M scheme?

                Did wife of Roanoke County financial adviser participate in $4.5M scheme?

                Federal authorities say Diane Earls helped her husband steal $4.5 million from clients.

                Judge in FOIA whistleblower case orders 2 city cellphones turned over to her

                Judge in FOIA whistleblower case orders 2 city cellphones turned over to her

                During Monday’s pre-trial hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit, attorneys sparred over whether the city had turned over all relevant communications between Clay and her former boss, Petula Burks.

                More Crime
                The Franklin News Post
                • Facebook
                • Twitter
                Prefer us on Google

                Sites & Partners

                • Place an Ad
                • Event Calendar
                • Newsletter Signup
                • Join Our Team

                Services

                • Manage Subscription
                • Contact Us
                • Rack Locations
                • Personnel
                • Licensing
                • Shopping
                • Dealer Returns
                © Copyright 2026 Franklin News Post, P.O. Box 250 Rocky Mount, VA 24151
                Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
                Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.