Perdue was accused of misconduct that included making false statements in a court document.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
With public debate ongoing over plans to update zoning ordinances in Franklin County, supervisors held a work session Thursday with the goal to turn down the temperature on the heated topic.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a 4-cent real estate tax increase on Tuesday. A vote to raise the meals tax by 2% failed.
- Jason Dunovant
Virginia's redistricting referendum was approved by a narrow margin on Tuesday with 51.45% of the commonwealth's voters in favor of the rare mid-decade change. In traditionally conservative Franklin County, voters were overwhelmingly against the proposal.
- Martinsville Bulletin
A $4.23 million state grant aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing is expected to benefit Franklin County and other localities.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Rocky Mount is not increasing taxes next year, but rates for water, wastewater and solid waste collection are going up.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.
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.
One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.
Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget in the upcoming fiscal year.
Residents in Franklin County could be hit with a 3-cent real estate tax increase based on a budget proposal presented to supervisors Tuesday evening.
Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares did not mention President Donald Trump while campaigning against redistricting in Roanoke Tuesday night.
Elected in 2022, Perdue has overseen significant growth in the town during his first term in office.
Early in-person voting began Friday and runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on the amendment to the Virginia Constitution to redraw the commonwealth's congressional districts.
A Lynchburg judge on Monday dismissed a request by the city to prevent the general registrar from preparing for early voting on a state congressional redistricting referendum.
Two Democratic candidates for Virginia’s 9th District, Douglas Crockett and Adam Murphy, outlined their priorities at a Blacksburg forum as they compete for the chance to challenge U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith in November.
Construction of Franklin County's career and tech education center could possibly take three years.
Is Petula Burks’ lost cellphone in New York or Philadelphia? After a Wednesday hearing in Connie Clay's suit against the city, it's still not clear.
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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”
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Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.
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Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.
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In the city of Martinsville, where public trust has been battered by firings, closed-door meetings, and redacted documents, Martinsville Commonwealth’s Attorney Patrick Flinn says he is nearing a decision.
Poindexter, a Republican, served in the state House from 2008 to 2022.
Anglers at Smith Mountain Lake are now expressing strong opposition to a proposal to stock sterile grass carp in the lake to stop the spread of invasive hydrilla.
Steve Sandy took over as Franklin County's administrator on Feb. 1. He replaces Chris Whitlow, who announced last year he would be stepping down.
Holland Perdue, the mayor of Rocky Mount, is accused to making false statements in court documents.
A federal appropriations package recently signed into law is providing funds for a needed communications system in Franklin County.
A historic boundary adjustment between the Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin County was recently finalized following court approval.