ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount family without home after fire Aila Boyd Jan 14, 2022 Jan 14, 2022 Updated Feb 18, 2023 0 1 of 4 A fire occurred at a Rocky Mount home on the night of Jan. 7. Courtesy of Nakisha Ramsey The fire was contained to one bedroom and a portion of another. Courtesy of Nakisha Ramsey The entire house suffered smoke and heat damage. Courtesy of Nakisha Ramsey The Ramsey family of Rocky Mount lived in the home for 17 years. Courtesy of Nakisha Ramsey Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Aila Boyd A Rocky Mount family is essentially homeless after a fire destroyed its home on the night of Jan. 7.kAm}2<:D92 #2>D6J[ bh[ =:G65 :? 2 5@F3=6H:56 D96 @H?65 2E `ha w@==J7:6=5 #@25 7@C ?62C=J `f J62CD] $96 C6D:565 :? E96 9@>6 H:E9 96C 7:G6 D@?D[ 286D ``[ `d[ `e[ `f 2?5 `g[ 52F89E6C[ a_[ 2?5 8C2?552F89E6C[ f\>@?E9D] p== 6:89E >6>36CD @7 E96 #2>D6J 72>:=J H6C6 AC6D6?E @? E96 ?:89E @7 E96 7:C6]k^AmkAm#2>D6J D2:5 E92E >@DE @7 E96 72>:=J >6>36CD H6C6 :? 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Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes One speaker called the proposed tax hikes "totally stupid," while another argued that tax revenue helps invest in county services.
Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County Zebadiah Blaze Peery, of Boones Mill, died at the scene.
Franklin County School Board expels 4-day school week proposal Students, parents and staff members expressed a mix of pros and cons in a survey on whether Franklin County should move to a four-day school week.
Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.
Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager A long-awaited forensic audit released Tuesday paints a picture of widespread breakdowns in financial controls, oversight, and documentation w…
