Franklin County is a part of our area with a rich history and a new one-of-a-kind pageant is happening this year to honor the ...

A man is dead, and charges are pending after a single-vehicle crash in Franklin County, according to the Virginia State Police.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly Franklin County crash that left a 69-year-old woman dead. Authorities responded to the two-vehicle crash on Monday at about 6:15 ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1:20 p.m. on Booker T. Washington Highway in Franklin County. Law ...

Charles Arthur Smith, Jr. was last reported seen on or around February 22, 2026.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash happened Friday, Feb. 13 at 11:08 p.m. on Jubal Early Highway, ...

Franklin County school leaders are asking county officials for an additional $8.9 million next year.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Martinsville doctor who lived in Moneta had crashed into a Mack truck, causing fatal injuries Monday night, according to Virginia State Police. 69-year-old Dr. Diane ...

Salem and Franklin County will hit the court on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A former captain with Franklin County Fire and EMS has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the department alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The ...