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Weather

Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton's death

Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton's death

  • Jeanine Santucci, Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, just days after music icon Dolly Parton's death, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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.

Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

  • Alexander Gudbrandsen, Sam Tabahriti and Giulia Segreti Reuters

Record heat is exposing weaknesses in Europe's transport networks as airports, railways and roads battle to adapt.

Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

  • Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.

Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

  • RONG-GONG LIN II Los Angeles Times

Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.

5 places you don't want to be when it's really hot outside

5 places you don't want to be when it's really hot outside

  • USA Today

It’s a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you’ll recognize, some you may not.

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

  • Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

    A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.

    Photos show massive snowstorm pummeling northeast US

    Photos show massive snowstorm pummeling northeast US

      A massive snowstorm hit the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.

      Winter storm across the US in photos

      A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging.

      Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean

      Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean

        Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change

        Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change

          Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and made those storms more likely to occur, according to a group of scientists.

          Residents seek shelter, Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as Category 3 storm

          Residents seek shelter, Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as Category 3 storm

            Residents seek shelter, Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as Category 3 storm. AP Video

            Photos: Hurricane Milton moves through Gulf of Mexico

            Photos: Hurricane Milton moves through Gulf of Mexico

              Hurricane Milton, which turned into a powerful category 5 storm on Oct. 7, heads toward Florida.

              Local News

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

              Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

              'This community is my family': Scruggs fire chief steps away after 14 years

              'This community is my family': Scruggs fire chief steps away after 14 years

              Dempsey Moore said he hopes he left a legacy of respect, growth and safety, the latter informed by his former life as a coal miner.

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

              Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

              Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

              State & Regional

              Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

              Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

              Retired Arlington County firefighter Robert Gray makes remembrance a mission on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th attacks.

              Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

              Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

              Resettled in the New River Valley after the fall of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, a former military officer has not forgotten the women left under Taliban rule

              Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

              Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

              Wawa plans to open another location in Daleville by the end of the year, along with one in Roanoke in 2027.

              UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

              UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

              Virginia is likely to lose 18,050 jobs this year, as the state's labor supply continues to shrink, even though the unemployment rate has stayed relatively steady.

              Nation & World

              Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

              Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

              As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

              5 big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

              5 big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

              Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects. Here are five takeaways from the two-day convention.

              Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

              Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

              Way.com reports that the surge in commuting expenses, driven by rising fuel, maintenance, and parking costs, significantly impacts workers' budgets as in-office mandates increase.

              What 3,002 renters say matters when free rent offers end

              What 3,002 renters say matters when free rent offers end

              AppFolio reports that rental market conditions are shifting, with fewer concessions as satisfaction with maintenance drives renter retention and decision-making.

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              Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

              Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

              Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

              Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

              Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

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              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

              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

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              Crime

              Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

              Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

              Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.

              Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

              Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

              The owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground evicted the two families after learning that one of its members was Black.

              Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

              Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

              A hostage situation in Rocky Mount on Sunday was peacefully resolved after authorities say a man barricaded himself inside an apartment with his roommate's daughter.

              Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

              Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

              Kevin Michael Robinson is a former U.S. Marine with a prior record.

              Politics

              Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

              Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

              The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on his replacement Friday.

              Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

              Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

              "It is the opinion of the county attorney that the Boone District supervisor seat is vacant," Franklin County supervisors told.

              Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

              Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

              Supervisor Mike Meredith says his spoken resignation at an Aug. 18 board meeting was never followed up by a written notice, so he contends he remains in office.

              Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

              Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

              The governor discussed the challenges facing Virginia cattle producers in Troutville before heading to Roanoke County for a tour of the new Career and Technology Center.

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