FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY UNVEILS 24-HOUR, SELF-SERVICE KIOSK AT SUMMIT VIEW BUSINESS PARK

Located at the Summit View Business Park, the kiosk contains 235 books, audiobooks, and DVDs that the public can browse and borrow.

For full press release click here. 

FRANKLIN COUNTY RECEIVED GRANT ENSURING BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT MOVES FORWARD

Rocky Mount, Virginia –Governor Northam has announced a broadband grant award of over $1.1 million for the Franklin County Broadband Authority. Application for funding was based on a multi-phased hybrid approach developed for Franklin County as ...

Blackwater Green Box Site

Effective immediately, the Blackwater Green Box  Site on Route 220 (Virgil H. Goode Highway) is closed.  Please plan to use the Grassy Hill or Boones Mill Green Box sites.

Notice of Primary Election - June 8, 2021

A notice requesting the calling of a Primary Election for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the Democratic and Republican parties for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia House of Delegates and local offices. &a...

Vaccinate Virginia

Pre-Register online or by telephone for a free Covid19 vaccination.  To pre-register online, visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/.. To register by telephone call (877) 829-4682. Other vaccination information is available online at https://www.vd...

Virginia Dept of Forestry Fire Danger Rating

Thursday, March 11, 2021:

The Virginia Department of Forestry has identified TODAY, March 11, 2021 as a LEVEL 4 – CLASS 4 DAY for fire occurrence and response.

DETAILS:

Level 4 - Class Day 4 VERY HIGH Fires start readily and spread quickly. Resistance...

State Burn Ban in Effect 2/15/2021

 4 PM Open Burn Ban EFFECTIVE February 15 through April 30, 2021:

 The Code of Franklin County, VA states the following:

 Sec. 8-17. - Limitation on burning brush, leaves, etc., between February 15 and April 30 and in general. &am...

Media Advisory-9-25-2020

Media Advisory 9-25-2020

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 ...

Member Spotlight - April 2021

Jared is a Lifetime Member of Glade Hill Rescue Squad.  He is also a member of Cool Branch Volunteer Fire Company (Company 13), Cool Branch Volunteer Rescue Squad (Squad 13), and Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue. He has been with Company 13...

Member Spotlight - March 2021

“Firefighting has always been in my blood,” says Jonathan. His grandfather was an original member of Callaway Volunteer Fire Department and helped construct the building in 1966.  His grandfather was his inspiration to become a firefighter.

&n...

Member Spotlight - February 2021

Tyler is 22 years old.  He has lived in Callaway all his life with his parents and 2 sisters. He joined the fire department around the same time he graduated from high school.  He said, “It was something I had wanted to do my e...

Member Spotlight - January 2021

Brett has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the exception of times when his children where young and when he was away for military enlistment.  He originally joined as a teenager for something to do that would occupy his time. That &...

Member Spotlight - December 2020

Ryan is currently the captain of the rescue division at Scruggs Fire and Rescue.  He serves with his wife Denise, who is the First Lieutenant of the rescue division. They have been married for 22 years and have 2 sons that are 20 and 16. &nbs...

Member Spotlight - November 2020

Station 15 (Westlake)

Lynn was born and raised in Franklin County. He began volunteering at Franklin County Rescue Squad in 2001, partly influenced by the 9/11 attacks. He has always enjoyed helping others and wants to give back to the community. That oppo...

Member Spotlight - October 2020

Odell Gray - Ferrum Fire Department

Odell has lived in Franklin County the majority of his life. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1985.  He attended VCU and Ferrum College, eventually graduating  from Ferrum.  Aft...

Member Spotlight - September 2020

Anna D. - Callaway Rescue Squad

Anna is 18 years old, she obtained her EMT-B certification while in high school. She graduated this year and is currently attending Virginia Western Community College to obtain a Health Sciences Degree. She plans to eventual...

Member Spotlight - August 2020

Chris Esposito - Career Staff

Chris 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 becomi...

Member Spotlight - July 2020

Michaelynn H. - Red Valley Rescue Squad

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 youn...

Member Spotlight - June 2020

Baylor Janney - Boones Mill Fire Department

Baylor 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 M...

Member Spotlight - May 2020

Ron Gearheart - Career Staff

Ron 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 h...

Member Spotlight - April 2020

George T. - Scruggs Fire, Rescue & Dive

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 al...

Member Spotlight - March 2020

Morgan Y. - Glade Hill Rescue Squad

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 reas...

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...

HOMICIDE CASE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION

HOMICIDE CASE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION

The murder of William O'Dell is still under investigation according to Lt. J. P. Nolen

This past weekend's homicide has produced persons of interest. 

Click on the link for the story from WDB...

GOOD INFORMATION FROM BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

STAY ON THE HIGHWAY, IF POSSIBLE

Probably all of us have had an animal dart across the roadway in front of our vehicles.Virginia DMV says a vehicle veering off the road is a factor in almost half of all fatal crashes in Virginia.Their message is "No Distraction is worth risking your...

DMV POSTING EARLY PEDESTRIAN DATA

Already in 2021, there have been 77 crashes involving pedestrians and 14 fatalities with another 27 serious injuries.

As we partner with our Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, we wish to remind both pedestrian and driver to "Look Out For Each Othe...

AMAZON AND APPLE SCAM CALLS

We have received several calls concerning residents receiving scam calls from people posing as representatives of either Apple or Amazon.

The scammer attempts to get monies from the  resident with a series of stories concerning purchases.

Even thou...

CONDOLENCES

VIRGINIA 2021 BURN LAW

The State of Virginia's Burn Law goes in effect on February 15, 2021 - April 30, 2021.

Click on the attached photo, expand for full view and see more details about the Virginia Burn Law. 

VIRGINIA SHERIFF'S INSTITUTE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP

If you are a rising senior at Franklin County High School and are going to college for a Criminal Justice Degree, the VSI offers a scholarship. This is also for those already in college for a Criminal Justice Degree.

Follow the link, below, and apply for t...

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.

INMATE WORK PROGRAM RESUMES ROADSIDE TRASH CLEANUP

Sheriff Overton would like to announce that the inmate work program at the Franklin County Jail has resumed roadside trash cleanup throughout the county. This program collects nearly 4,500 to 6,000 bags of trash each year, helping to maintain the beauty t...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE WELCOMES NEW HIRE

LOCAL CHURCH GIFTS SHERIFF'S OFFICE

APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING MONTH

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT SCHEDULED

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF RECEIVES GIFT

Members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office were invited to the Franklin County High School this morning for a special presentation. Mr. McClung and Ms Irish 11th grade Criminal Justice and Virginia US History class compiled and presented HOP...

FARM USE TAG ENFORCEMENT

HONORING OUR VIETNAM VETERANS TODAY

DEPUTY RECEIVES RECOGNITION

WoodmenLife and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize Deputy John Lavinder for his commitment to our community for the month of March.

During all of John’s childhood he wanted to be a policeman and help others. He...

RESIDENT DONATES PIZZA HUT PIZZAS TO OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

DEPUTY VISITS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WE CARE ATV RIDE SATURDAY, APRIL 24th

NOTICE OF SCAMMER IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

VIRGINIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

The Office of the Sheriff, for the 10th year, is offering a raffle to raise funds for Virginia Special Olympics.

Normally associated with a fishing tournament, this year's event will be just a raffle for a JTS M12 Shotgun.

SHINING STAR AWARD

Deputy Brad Elkins has been awarded the Shining Star Award from Sheriff Bill Overton.

Dispatched to a call several weeks ago, Deputy Elkins arrived on scene to discover a resident with life threatening issues. Elkins administered first aid care until local...

HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT KILLED LAST WEEK

NEW DEPUTY SWORN IN

SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADVISES "PREVENT HOT CAR DEATHS"

The Office of the Sheriff asks all residents to please check your vehicle before walking away and leaving a child behind.Each year, parents are devastated to learn they have left a child in their car in extreme heat conditions.Don't be that busy ...

THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SAYS, "USE YOUR HEAD, BUCKLE UP"

Statistically, Virginians are buckling up more and that is a good thing, but we cannot be lax in reminding all drivers how important the proper use of seat belts are.

Check out their video

BUCKLE UP

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!