Well Water Testing Clinic

See attached flyer for information regarding the Well Water Testing Clinic hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. 

Well Water Testing Clinic Flyer

Update to Coronavirus Business page

The Coronavirus Updates for Business page has been updated on the Franklin County website.  Please visit the Coronavirus Updates for Business page to see the update for today, 08-05-2020.  

Virginia Department of Elections’ Statement Concerning Third Party Mailings

Media Advisory from the Virginia Department of Elections (PDF).

Franklin County Small Business Recovery Grants Still Available

Please see full Press Release. 

Franklin County Announces Small Business Recovery Grants - How to Apply

Franklin County is pleased to announce the establishment of a $500,000 grant fund to support small business recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. One-time grants of up to $10,000 are being provided to offset business impacts during the pandemic. These...

Well Water Testing Clinic

View Well Water Testing Clinic Flyer (PDF) for more information regarding the Well Water Testing Clinic hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Broadband Project Advances in Franklin County

Channel 10 (NBC) - Faster more reliable internet coming to Franklin County

Channel 7 (CBS) - Broadband project advances in Franklin County

Channel 27 (FOX) - Franklin County to approve Broadband Project

Channel 27 (FOX) - Franklin County Broadband Contract s...

FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY UNVEILS BOOK COLLECTION ON BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

ROCKY MOUNT, VA (Aug. 4, 2020). The Franklin County Public Library has unveiled a collection of books about the life and times of Booker T. Washington, the pioneering educator and orator who hailed from Franklin County. Containing more than 385 books, the...

Franklin County Receives Recovery Grant for Tourism Marketing

Franklin County Tourism has received $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) DMO WanderLove Recovery Grant Program, a new grant made available to Virginia’s Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) across the Commonwealth ...

Franklin County Agricultural Fair Canceled for 2020

After careful review and consideration, a decision has been made to cancel the 2020 Franklin County Agricultural Fair due to safety and health concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake Awards Grant to FCFRC

We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake for awarding FCFRC a grant that allowed for the purchase of new bedding to be used in all the bedrooms in the Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter Program. In addition to this, we would also lik...

The Franklin Center Operating Hours

During the pandemic, The Franklin Center will be open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday by appointment only.  

Important Information for Unemployment Insurance

Important Information for Unemployment Insurance

If you have filed an unemployment insurance application (UI), you must then file a weekly claim for each week or you will NOT be paid!  

Note: It takes 5-7 business days for an applicant to ...

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New Franklin County Animal Shelter "Grand Opening"

The "Grand Opening" of the new $1.4 million, 6,000 sq ft facility will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The public is welcome to tour the facility, there will be a law enforcement K9 demonstration...

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Franklin County residents are urged to practice healthy disease preventing practices including:

• Washing hands often with soap
• Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying home if you are sick
• Cleaning ...

Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer for a fire department or rescue squad is a time consuming adventure but it is nonetheless rewarding.  Use our volunteer application to join us today!

Member Spotlight - August 2020

Chris Esposito is a Firefighter/Paramedic for Franklin County Public Safety and also serves as a fill-in captain. He has worked for Public Safety since early 2013. Chris grew up in Danville, VA and moved to Franklin County after becoming a full time emplo...

Member Spotlight - July 2020

Michaelynn is a single mother of a 15-year-old son. He is an A/B honor roll student. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of six.  She says, “He is such a bright, intelligent, and loving young man.” &...

Member Spotlight - June 2020

Baylor Janney has been a volunteer at Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department for almost 2 years. When he isn’t at the fire station, you can find him working for his dad doing interior construction or working for Boones Mill Auto driving a tow tru...

Member Spotlight - May 2020

Ron Gearheart is a career Paramedic/Firefighter/Chaplain with Franklin County Department of Public Safety. He is an Associate Pastor at New Vision Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Michele for over twenty years “bless her heart&...

Member Spotlight - April 2020

George has been part of the Smith Mountain Community forever! Just ask anyone. With over 60 years of Public Safety experience, George, formerly Chief of the SML Marine Division, is now with Scruggs VFRD. He is also part of more community organizations the...

Member Spotlight - March 2020

Morgan Yopp - Squad 4

Morgan is 20 years old.  She took the EMT class through Franklin County High School during the spring semester of 2017 with Eric Newman.  Mr. Newman’s class introduced her to EMS and is part of the reason s...

Member Spotlight - February 2020

Mark Tatum - Company 14

Mark is 1st Lieutenant at Henry Volunteer Fire Department.  He has been with Company 14 since 2002 when the department was founded.  Mark is happily married with 2 children, John Mark and Samantha Ann Tatum. &n...

Member Spotlight - January 2020

Rena Jennings - Career Staff

Rena was raised and still lives in Bedford County.  She has 4 awesome children who live close to her,  including her grandson,  Bear.  She attended Staunton River High School. After graduatin...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST ON CASE

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a report of a breaking and entering at Exchange Milling Company at 1380 Franklin Street in Rocky Mount.

The incident occurred on June 13-14 where surveillance footage showed a white male ...

RECENT SCAM ATTEMPTS

Several folks have recently received phone scam attempts with the ruse of a family member being in jail and needing money.

Even if they call you by name, this is probably a scam. Ask them a personal question that only your family member would know.&nbs...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDS DRIVERS "DON'T TEXT WHILE DRIVING"

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANSWERS CALL IN HENRY AREA

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office update on incident in the Henry area on July 14, 2020

Incident July 14

SHERIFF'S OFFICE JULY NEWSLETTER

July 2020 Newsletter

SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDS EVERYONE TO BE SAFE ON ROADS

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to be safe on the highways this summer.In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, the Office of the Sheriff have put together a photo reminder of ways you can be a safe drive.Let’s all ...

FCSO SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a possible suspect vehicle in relation to the armed robbery incident on Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Providence Church area. Anyone who may have information on this incident or this ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LOOKING FOR BURGLAR

Someone broke into Exchange Milling Company this past weekend.

Please call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information. 540-483-3000

See link here for more details.

BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU SHARE

The Office of the Sheriff wants to remind all residents to use precautions when sharing personal information on their social media platforms. Some information can be used by hackers to gain access to important accounts. Being proactive in protecting your ...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GIVES TIPS TO PREVENT THEFT

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office advised residents today ways to prevent package thefts. Online shopping has seen a steady increase over the past few years. It is estimated that 8 in 10 adults are regular online shoppers. Unfortunately, stat...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE WEBSITE UPDATES

The Office of the Sheriff is always trying to keep our website up to date with current topics and helpful links to assist our community members. Take a look at the website’s new "How Do I" tab to get answers for various commonly asked ...

2-1-1 VIRGINIA RESOURCE

Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 to find community services in your area? Its free and confidential! When you dial you will be connected to a trained professional who can provide referrals for health and human services. 

These include food banks, s...

IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY

See photo (attached)

Great information from the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.

Note #5 on how to turn off the water.

Also remember, use your drying towel to open the door/s/ exiting the restroom area.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS

Carilion will begin holding monthly child car seat safety checks at the Rocky Mount Fire Department, 1250 North Main Street in Rocky Mount and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting periodically.

The first check will be held on Mo...

DRUG SATURATION PATROL

Drug Saturation Patrol-1/13/20-10a-10p

Total Traffic Stops-36

Areas Patrolled- Virgil Goode Hwy, Town, Doe Run, Sontag, Henry, Boones Mill, Redwood, Sydnorsville, Wirtz, Callaway, Ferrum, Snow Creek

Race/Gender-Includes All Occupants of Vehicle

Black Males-9

W...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES BABIES

The Sheriff’s Office had four of their male deputies produce a photo of their new baby girls. Sheriff Overton was also involved holding his new granddaughter. 5 baby girls.

The Office of the Sheriff did a photo-shoot over a year ago with several ...

LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS BUCKLE UP

Continuing our partnership with Virginia DMV, watch this video from Virginia State Police and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office concerning seat belts.

The life you save could be yours. Please, buckle up Franklin County!

Buckle Up Video

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE K9 SASHA RECEIVES DONATED BODY ARMOR

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 Sasha has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.. K9 Sasha’s vest was sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of ...

E911 DISPATCHER ALWAYS AT THE READY

At our National Night Out events, all one has to do is ask the Dispatcher Center to participate and they are willing.

Photos show our 2019 celebration showcasing what a great display the E911 gang put together and some pictures show them in our high school...

E911 DISPATCHER WINS AWARD

WoodmenLife and the Franklin County Communication Center/ Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize Megan Shiner for her commitment to our community for the month of July! Giving of oneself is the greatest gift anyone can ever give. Through the w...

NEW FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER OPENS

Today marks the completion of the new $1.4 million facility. The building is brightly lit with plenty of natural lighting and has an easy to navigate floor plan. At 6,000 sq ft the new facility is more than three times the size of the previous shelter whi...

SHOWCASING SPORTS MARTIAL ARTS

SPOTLIGHT ON K9'S

THANKING PUBLIC SAFETY DURING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WEEK

TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BUSY DAY

Without the interference of COVID-19, members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would have began this morning preparing the setup for National Night Out later in the evening. Under good weather conditions, over 500 residents would have bee...

CELEBRATING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN A DIFFERENT WAY

In light of having to cancel this year’s National Night Out, we will be highlighting several sections and divisions of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on social media and on our website during this first week of August.

Today&r...

WOODLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH DELIVERS BLESSING BAGS TO FCSO

The members of Woodlawn Baptist Church wanted to show their appreciation to all the members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and their dedication to the community. Together the members of the church put together over 100 blessing bags fil...

SWEETS DONATED TO FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On Thursday, July 9th, Lisa Jones with Brame Specialty donated trays of delicious cookies and cinnamon rolls to the Office of the Sheriff as a "thank you" for their law enforcement services.

 Pictured is (L-R): Captain Phillip Young and ...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE ASKS RESIDENTS TO BE AWARE OF HEAT STROKE

A follow up to yesterday’s post on "Beat The Heat", the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office asks residents to read up on Heat Stroke.

The website link (attached) is a good source to educate ourselves on this issue.

The EMEDICINEHE...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS "BEAT THE HEAT"

MOVEMENT MORTGAGE DONATES PIZZA LUNCH TO OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

On Thursday, July 2nd, members of the Office of the Sheriff were treated to a pizza lunch (plus cookies and soda) by Kathryn Polk-NMLS #786501 Movement Mortgage for their Frontline Heroes program! As always, the donation was very appreciated! Thank you fo...

E911 DISPATCHER AIDS IN BIRTH OF BABY

Recently, a Franklin County mother couldn’t wait for rescue to arrive. She called 911 and thanks to Dispatcher Creighton’s assistance, this baby boy made his entrance into this world safely. 

Franklin County Communications star...

EXTENDED BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT ON COLONIAL TURNPIKE

Beginning now, the bridge over the Pigg River on Colonial Turnpike will close for construction. This closure is expected to last until November of 2021. Be advised that travel in this area will be affected with detours!

LOCAL CHURCH DONATES HANDMADE CARDS WITH MEAL GIFT CARDS

Recently, Franklin Heights Church donated amazing handmade cards to each and every member of the Office of the Sheriff! Inside of each card was an uplifting message of support, and gift cards for McDonald’s. The Office of the Sheriff is so thank...

WATCH FOR OUR OVER THE ROAD HAULERS

Driving trucks professionally for a living is a hard job and dangerous job. It requires a great deal of skill and constant alertness.As they deliver many of our necessities very day, we can help them by following some simple rules when we are on the highw...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADVISES DO A SELF INSPECTION OF YOUR VEHICLE

Once a year Virginia State Inspection is good, but may not be enough to ward off vehicle problems when you travel.

Creating the habit of doing self-inspections of your auto is a good way to prevent unexpected maintenance costs down the road.

Also, before yo...

WE CARE ATV RIDE A HUGE SUCCESS

This past Saturday, the We Care held their ATV ride around the Blue Ridge Parkway.Organizer and former long time Franklin County Sheriff’s Office member, Harry Clingenpeel stated they had many riders and raised over $1,450 dollars for We Care No...