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Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36

  • Audrey Gibbs and Bryan West Nashville Tennessean

Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up before television audiences and later starred in the TV show “Nashville," has died. She was 36.

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

  • Lee wire services

From an executive order cutting the number of childhood vaccinations to the death of a beloved eagle, here’s what made headlines this past week.

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

  • Brandi D. Addison USA TODAY NETWORK

As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.

Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

  • Ryan Patrick Jones and Jasper Ward Reuters

The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

  • Kimberly Palmer NerdWallet

NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

  • Jonathan Stempel Reuters

Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own.

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

They said the White House asked the Justice Department to explore new charges after a prosecutor angered President Trump by moving to dismiss cases.

Sources: Democrats plan Trump investigations if they win House

Sources: Democrats plan Trump investigations if they win House

    The strategy will target companies and financial firms surrounding the president, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, four sources said.

    US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

    US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

      The rule does not ban the procedures but removes the federal support that makes them accessible to millions of low-income children.

      Judge blocks Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting

      Judge blocks Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting

        Several voting rights groups asked the judge to bar the USPS from implementing Trump’s order anywhere in the nation.

        Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when

        Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when

          Here's everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower, including when and where to get the best view.

          Trump praises vaccine order, but critics fear child deaths. What to know

          Trump praises vaccine order, but critics fear child deaths. What to know

            Trump says his new vaccine order is a win for freedom of choice, but critics argue it could lead to a greater risk of diseases rarely seen for generations.

            Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat

            Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat

              Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month that involved him being moved in a catering truck after an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.

              US recommends vaccinations only for 11 core inoculations, says Trump

              US recommends vaccinations only for 11 core inoculations, says Trump

                President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.

                Local News

                Self-service kayak rentals launch at Fairy Stone, SML state parks

                Self-service kayak rentals launch at Fairy Stone, SML state parks

                Visitors to Fairy Stone State Park and nine other Virginia parks can now rent kayaks and paddleboards via a cellphone app in a pilot program aimed at extending access to waterways. Rentals operate through self-service kiosks by Whenever Watersports, allowing users to unlock equipment with a Bluetooth-enabled app.

                A1 Minute! August 12, 2026: Richmond Raceway teams up with The Museum DC for the Richmond Drop; Where Richmond Eats podcast; UR women’s b-ball schedule

                A1 Minute! August 12, 2026: Richmond Raceway teams up with The Museum DC for the Richmond Drop; Where Richmond Eats podcast; UR women’s b-ball schedule

                Richmond Raceway teams up with The Museum DC for the Richmond Drop; Where Richmond Eats podcast; UR women’s b-ball schedule

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                Martinsville family remembers airman killed in Iraq tanker crash

                Martinsville family remembers airman killed in Iraq tanker crash

                Master Sgt Tyler Simmons, a 28-year-old Ohio Air National Guardsman, died in a KC-135 refueling tanker crash over Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, deeply affecting family members in Martinsville who remember his bright smile and positive spirit.

                VRS trust fund tops $135 billion on 12.1% investment return

                VRS trust fund tops $135 billion on 12.1% investment return

                The Virginia Retirement System earned a 12.1% return on its investments in the last fiscal year, boosting the retirement trust fund for teachers and other public employees to $135.2 billion to pay for long-term pension obligations.

                Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

                Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

                There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.

                Nation & World

                Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36

                Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36

                Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up before television audiences and later starred in the TV show “Nashville," has died. She was 36.

                Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                From an executive order cutting the number of childhood vaccinations to the death of a beloved eagle, here’s what made headlines this past week.

                Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

                Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

                As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.

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                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                Family sues over Virginia Tech student's suicide

                Family sues over Virginia Tech student's suicide

                Impacts of possible Franklin County data center the topic of Sunday meeting

                Impacts of possible Franklin County data center the topic of Sunday meeting

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                Foods to help boost your immune system

                Foods to help boost your immune system

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                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...

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                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

                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

                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

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

                Politics

                VRS trust fund tops $135 billion on 12.1% investment return

                VRS trust fund tops $135 billion on 12.1% investment return

                The Virginia Retirement System earned a 12.1% return on its investments in the last fiscal year, boosting the retirement trust fund for teachers and other public employees to $135.2 billion to pay for long-term pension obligations.

                Virginia Lottery generates $914M for public education

                Virginia Lottery players generated more than $914 million for Virginia’s K-12 public schools during fiscal year 2026, the state agency announced this week. 

                Hemp users, firms say Va. cannabis law denies access to products they rely on

                Hemp users, firms say Va. cannabis law denies access to products they rely on

                CBD products that had been legal in Virginia won't be after August 15, under budget language clearing the way for a legal retail market in marijuana next year.

                Proposals to move Virginia's odd-year elections die in surprise vote

                Proposals to move Virginia's odd-year elections die in surprise vote

                In a surprise move, a General Assembly move to align Virginia’s odd-year elections with federal presidential and Congressional votes has died.

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