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Elections

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Nathan Layne Reuters
  • Updated 20 mins ago

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • BILL BARROW and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • BILL BARROW and MATT BROWN Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • JILL COLVIN and MAYA SWEEDLER Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • The Associated Press
  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press
  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

  • Updated May 18, 2025

Elon Musk's super PAC spent about $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's spending.

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

  • Updated May 15, 2025

Trump has not said what he would do on student debt forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over their personal finances.

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

  • Updated May 16, 2025

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023. 

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

  • Updated May 13, 2025

Trump benefited from narrow gains among both men and women, with Harris modestly underperforming compared with Biden in 2020.

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

  • Updated May 16, 2025

Trump, a Republican, did not host Biden, a Democrat, for a sit-down after Trump lost his reelection bid in 2020.

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump

  • Updated May 13, 2025

Joe Biden's name wasn't on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris' resounding defeat as his loss too.

Local News

Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners

Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners

  • 2 hrs ago

The Smith Mountain Arts Council's 30th Photo Show winners have been announced.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

  • Updated 2 hrs ago

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va  | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va | A1 Minute

  • Updated 13 hrs ago

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va | A1 Minute

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

  • Updated 10 hrs ago

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

State & Regional

Want to find Roanoke Valley-grown food? Check this online 'trail' of farmers

Want to find Roanoke Valley-grown food? Check this online 'trail' of farmers

  • 2 hrs ago

The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail makes it easier for farmers to connect with consumers, tourists and collaborators.

Judge dismisses petition to remove Martinsville Mayor LC Jones

Judge dismisses petition to remove Martinsville Mayor LC Jones

  • 3 hrs ago

A petition seeking the removal of LC Jones from the Martinsville City Council was dismissed Friday in Martinsville Circuit Court, ending — at least for now — a monthslong political and legal battle tied to allegations of misconduct and an ongoing criminal investigation involving city finances.

Spanberger signs gun, power bills despite rejected amendments

Spanberger signs gun, power bills despite rejected amendments

  • 3 hrs ago

The governor signed House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which say buying or selling a semiautomatic gun should be a crime, subject to up to 12 months in jail. 

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

  • Updated 12 hrs ago

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.

Nation & World

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

  • 13 mins ago

The Trump administration's success at booting dissidents out of the GOP is unquestionable, but it may have some negative consequences that could immediately backfire in Washington.

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Updated 20 mins ago

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

  • Updated 20 mins ago

The Senate advanced a war powers resolution Tuesday evening that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization. 

Trump posts AI-generated image of himself beside a shackled alien

Trump posts AI-generated image of himself beside a shackled alien

  • Updated 16 hrs ago

In his latest posting spree on social media, Trump uploaded images depicting himself blowing up several spacecraft and walking beside a muscular alien in handcuffs.

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Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

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  • Updated 23 hrs ago

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Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

  • Aug 14, 2024

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

  • Updated Dec 16, 2025
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Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

  • Updated Dec 16, 2025

Shopping

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

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

  • Updated Sep 18, 2024

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

  • Updated Oct 3, 2024

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...

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

  • Updated Nov 1, 2024

Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

  • Updated Mar 18, 2026

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

  • Updated Jan 23, 2026

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

  • Updated Feb 12, 2025

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.

12 Best Keto Gummies

12 Best Keto Gummies

  • Updated Nov 15, 2024

Affiliate content. Check out these 12 best keto gummies that offer a flavorful, low-carb way to support your keto journey.

Crime

Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

  • Apr 22, 2026

A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.

Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

  • Updated Apr 21, 2026

Rocky Mount police executed search warrants at three vape shops on Thursday for potentially selling products exceeding legal THC limits.

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

  • Updated Mar 27, 2026

Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

  • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

Politics

Judge dismisses petition to remove Martinsville Mayor LC Jones

Judge dismisses petition to remove Martinsville Mayor LC Jones

  • 3 hrs ago

A petition seeking the removal of LC Jones from the Martinsville City Council was dismissed Friday in Martinsville Circuit Court, ending — at least for now — a monthslong political and legal battle tied to allegations of misconduct and an ongoing criminal investigation involving city finances.

Spanberger signs gun, power bills despite rejected amendments

Spanberger signs gun, power bills despite rejected amendments

  • 3 hrs ago

The governor signed House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which say buying or selling a semiautomatic gun should be a crime, subject to up to 12 months in jail. 

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

  • Updated 12 hrs ago

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

  • Updated 15 hrs ago

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.

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