March 30th Building Inspection Update

Beginning March 30^th 2020 due to the continuing spread of the Covid-19 virus, we respectfully request that you observe the CDC recommendations to limit the exposure to yourself and our staff. For the next two weeks any and all inspections must be limited ...

Building Inspection Announcement

To Whom It May Concern,

As we try to navigate safe intelligent ways to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus into our community, we need to work together to limit the paths it can be spread. I respectfully ask that if you do not have essential in person co...

Coronavirus Updates (COVID-19)

For more information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) page.  We make updates as more information becomes available.  You may also get to our page by clicking on the bar across the top of every page.  

I...

Coronavirus Updates for Business

The Coronavirus is not just a health issue, but also an economic issue for businesses throughout the County, state, and nation. The news and impact of the health crisis is changing by the hour and local businesses are being inundated with information from...

Census Day

HAPPY CENSUS DAY, APRIL 1ST!!!!!

As a reminder, Census Day is a key reference date for the 2020 Census that is observed nationwide, but Census Day is not like Election Day — respondents can still respond after Wednesday, April 1st. In fact, if a ...

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget Documents

Franklin County presents Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget Information

• Fiscal Year 2020 to 2021 Proposed Budget Presentation (PDF)
• Fiscal Year 2020 to 2021 Proposed Budget Book (PDF)

Vote from Home

Vote from home - 

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, voters may choose reason 2A - My disability or illness for Absentee Voting in the May 2020 elections. Please visit the Virginia Department of Elections for more information.

Primary Election for June 9, 2020

This is a notice from the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the calling of a primary election to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Commonwealth of Virginia Notice calling for Primary Election for June 9, 2020 (PDF) 

Board of Supervisors/Broadband Meeting Info and Livestream

Out of an abundance of caution for public health, Franklin County has made the decision to cancel the Franklin County Broadband Authority meeting today. We will still hold the regular Board Meeting at 1:30 PM. The County has a livestream of the Board Meet...

COVID19 Services

The Franklin Count Family Resource Center is still operating, we are here for Victims of Domestic Violence in Franklin County. Our hotline is staffed 24/7 and our advocates are here for you. We understand that during this event that a significant increase...

Call 211 for Free Information on Available Community Services

https://www.211virginia.org/consumer/index.php

WHEN YOU NEED ANSWERS 

2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will liste...

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 ...

Remote assistance with college applications and financial aid available.

While COVID-19 may cause some obstacles, it doesn’t have to stop you from pursuing your dreams. The TRiO Educational Opportunity Center is still active, and serving you remotely! We can still assist with college applications, FAFSA applications,...

SBA Loan Update

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Businesses Adjusted Services

Our Rocky Mount businesses are open to serve you.  Some however, are implementing adjusted services for the time being. 

Please see our list below with links to our businesses Facebook pages. 

http://www.rockymountva.org/news/deta...

Employment Information for Businesses and Employees

Businesses needing to report group layoffs or to ask unemployment questions may call the Virginia Employment Commission-Virginia Career Works in Roanoke at 540-613-8220 or 540-206-3472 to speak with a business representative.  Online assistance m...

Franklin Center Closed to Public Access

Effective Immediately

The Franklin Center Closed to the Public

Due to the COVID 19 outbreak, The Franklin Center is going to close the building to the public through April 3rd. Client meetings will be conducted by phone for now or rescheduled. The front des...

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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 - 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...

GOVERNOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER

Today, Governor Northam issued EO-55. This order is in conjunction with EO -53 issued on 3/23/2020.

EO-55 extends some of the restrictions and is a more active attempt to impede non essential public gatherings.

Click the link to view Governor’s Or...

GREAT INFO FOR HANDLING THE STRESS

With all the news and constant barrage of negative situations coming at us today, click this link below and learn how to help yourself manage today’s stress points.

Emotional Well-being

DEPUTIES IN PROTECTIVE ATTIRE

You may see some deputies wearing gear that’s a little unusual for them. Here at FCSO we are committed to the health and safety of our community. That’s why we now equip our deputies with personal protection equipment (PPE). Deputies l...

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...

CARILION CANCELS CHILD SEAT EVENT FOR APRIL

Carilion has notified our office, due to the COVID 19 issue, they have cancelled the April 13th Child Car Seat Event.

They will access the situation and make a decision on the May 11th event at a later time.

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK WITH COVID-19

The Sheriff’s Office is sharing this information put out by our E911 Center recently.

The number one thing is to stay home if you are sick, whether or not you suspect it may be the corona-virus. If you do go seek medical care, please call ahead t...

PUBLIC IS WARNED ABOUT SCAM ATTEMPT

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was advised today, a resident received a fraud phone call.

The call, claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, actually used a FCSO phone number and asked the resident personal information.

Be adv...

SHERIFF OVERTON ANNOUNCES UPDATE CONCERNING OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SHARES DECLARATION FROM VIRGINIA COURTS SYSTEM

 Below, (long read) is a declaration issued by the Virginia Supreme Court concerning the status of all courts in the Commonwealth. 

 Most ALL cases, hearings and court events are currently on hold (with a very few exceptions)

&...

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF SHARES INFO FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTY

CRCC EVENT HELD BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) training at the Franklin Center. 

There were two sessions, four hours each, one in the morning and one in the evenin...

SHERIFF OVERTON ANNOUNCES "CHRISTMAS JOY"

Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton announced today a re-naming of a familiar charity outreach the Office of the Sheriff produces.

 Operation Christmas Tree will now be Christmas Joy.

 Sheriff Overton stated FCSO was no longer able to sec...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS DON'T RIDE DRUNK

If you think driving a car while intoxicated is dangerous, think about riding a motorcycle inebriated.

The Office of the Sheriff encourages all of our motorcycle community to RIDE SOBER.

In 2017 during Labor Day Weekend, 42% of motorcycle crashes resulting ...

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...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS, "TALK TO YOUR TEENS"

 "Talk to your teens about buckling their seatbelts and save driving practices" is the message from the Sheriff’s Office today.

 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a page dedicated to answering many of you...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFERS WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS

 As of this post, Franklin County has been spared snowed over and icy roadways this winter. But, we know that could change very quickly.

 Not only is speed a factor in "good weather" crashes, but it plays a role even on snow and...

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...

LOCAL BOJANGLES BRINGS FOOD BY FOR DISPATCHERS/DEPUTIES

 Recently, Deborah Russell (Arrington Enterprises, Inc) stopped by our office and gifted our employees 2 large boxes of breakfast biscuits. 

 Lt. Jonathan Holley advised, "This was a great gift for our dispatchers and deputi...

WFXR FEATURES FRANKLIN COUNTY CAPTAIN ON LOCAL "BEHIND THE BADGE" SERIES

SHERIFF'S OFFICE CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

 Last week, Franklin County schools celebrated Read Across America Week and Office of the Sheriff joined in. Several of our officers went to many of the elementary schools in the county and participated in reading to classes.  W...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO HOST CHARITY TOURNAMENT

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will host a First Responders Charity Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Franklin County High School. First game will tip off at 8:00 AM.

Pre-Registration ends on March 28 and cost is just ...

CAPTAIN MOLLIN RECEIVES RECOGNITION AWARD

Lisa Landes/WoodmenLife presented Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Captain Erik Mollin their monthly award yesterday, February 25th.

Go to Facebook/Standing Watch and view the entire write up about our award winning captain.

Great article about Er...

BOJANGLES PLATEAU PLAZA HOSTS EVENT

SHERIFF'S OFFICE READS TO CLASS AT STEP, INC.

GIRL SCOUT TROOP VISITS SHERIFF'S OFFICE

SHERIFF'S OFFICE VISITS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies are in and out of our local schools each day they are in session. Today, Sgt. Steve Grantham made a stop by Callaway Elementary School.

 While there, he visited Ms. Bowles’ Fi...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE BRINGS CRASE CLASS TO LOCAL BUSINESS

 Recently, Sgt. Darryl King, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, held a CRASE training for the employees of Capp’s Home Building Center, Westlake.

 CRASE stands for Citizen Response to an Active Shooter Event.

 S...