The Franklin County Board of Supervisors was presented last week with a proposed $183.8 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that calls for no tax increases despite growing costs due to inflation.
The Rocky Mount Town Council took a major step toward becoming the first locality in Virginia to have term limits for both the mayor and members of the council.
Rocky Mount is preparing to purchase a 64-acre tract of property with the goal of address housing and commercial development needs and promoting economic development in the town.
One of the contaminants has been detected in the Roanoke River and Spring Hollow reservoir.
Phillip Bane did not prove the accusation, the judge ruled.
The Boones Mill Town Council adopted its newest comprehensive plan last month. Titled Boones Mill 2040, it directs growth and development for the town in the coming years and decades.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors reached a stalemate Tuesday when deciding how to proceed with a siting agreement for a solar facility proposed in the Henry area.
Over the last two and a half years, Glenna Moore has spoken at all but one Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting.
After several months of debate, the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission voted to grant a no-wake zone in an area of the lake near Eagle’s Roost campground.
The Rocky Mount town council looks to be taking its first steps toward constructing a dog park. Council members voted Monday to reacquire land leased by the Franklin County Family YMCA for the construction of the park.
Members of Energix US faced a room full of concerned citizens and pointed questions during a community meeting held Tuesday night. While the goal of the meeting may have been to quell fears associated with a proposed solar farm near Westlake, several seemed to still have concerns.
TLAC’s Navigation Committee voted against making any changes to Smith Mountain Lake’s no-wake buoy criteria during a meeting Monday.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is facing an increase in costs as well as additional needs in the county as work begins on the county’s 2023-24 budget.
Rock Outdoors was given the go-ahead to construct its newest retail store in Westlake following the approval of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
The Franklin County School Board took another step closer to a new pay structure Monday. Members voted to approve a “blueprint” for compensation of teachers and faculty moving forward.
The Rocky Mount Town Council approved the purchase of new body and in-car cameras for the police department during its monthly meeting Monday.
The twists and turns continue over the fate of a downtown building and accusations over its status.
The four recently elected members of the Rocky Mount Town Council took their oaths of office Jan. 5.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources capped off the year by placing several artificial fish habitats around Smith Mountain Lake as part of its ongoing effort to improve fish populations.
The county's elected leaders discussed the findings of a compensation study at a recent meeting.
Nearly $800,000 in grants from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission will be coming to Henry, Patrick, Franklin, Floyd, Carroll and Wythe counties.
ROCKY MOUNT — Blue Ridge District representative Tim Tatum was chosen as the new chairman of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors in a narrow vote Tuesday.
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Franklin County Public Schools’ long-awaited pay study confirms that the division’s teachers are underpaid.
A community group is seeking input from Ferrum residents for a master plan aimed at attracting residential development to an 80-acre property owned by Franklin County.
Morgan Griffith held the 9th District seat for the GOP, fending off a challenge from Democrat Taysha DeVaughan.
Results are unofficial under election officials finish their work and certify the outcome.
With Election Day over, Franklin County’s election officials may begin the intricate process of certifying local election results.
Rep. Elaine Luria was trailing significantly in her bid for re-election in what was slated to be one of the tightest races for Congress and toughest tests for Democrats like her — the Hampton Roads’ suburban 2nd district.
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Registered voters in Franklin County are eligible to cast ballots Tuesday in statewide and local open primaries.