Top Story Spotlight ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times Mar 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Updated Mar 26, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount man was charged Thursday in the death of his younger brother, who was reported missing about a month ago. Hodges Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAm~? |2C49 `f[ E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 5:D4@G6C65 2 3@5J :? E96 2C62 @7 !@H6C s2> #@25] %96 C6>2:?D H6C6 EC2?DA@CE65 E@ E96 |65:42= tI2>:?6C’D ~77:46[ H96C6 E96J H6C6 :56?E:7:65 (65?6D52J 2D E9@D6 @7 r92C=6D pCE9FC $>:E9 yC]k^AmkAm$>:E9[ a`[ H2D C6A@CE65 >:DD:?8 27E6C 36:?8 =2DE D66? @C 962C5 7C@> @? 23@FE u63] aa[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46]k^Am kAmp? 2FE@ADJ 56E6C>:?65 9:D 562E9 H2D 2 9@>:4:56]k^AmkAmt2C=J %9FCD52J[ 2FE9@C:E:6D 2CC6DE65 %6CCJ $92H? w@586D[ cb[ @? 2 492C86 @7 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C]k^Am People are also reading… Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought 'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures Bird-themed celebration this month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants kAmw@586D H2D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 :? E96 (6DE6C? ':C8:?:2 #68:@?2= y2:=]k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239laurence.hammack@roanoke.com 0 comments Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing 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 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 A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden
18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.Â
After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time 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 A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation.
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