Booker T. Washington National Monument held its 20th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. The event took place just a day after President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a national holiday.
Those in the building industry say a number of factors have contributed to the increased cost of lumber: a surge in construction, a decline in production at mills because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tariffs on Canadian lumber.
Franklin County is moving a step closer to building a new fire and rescue station in Glade Hill. Supervisors approved advertising for bids on the project at its June 15 meeting.
Lyrics on the Lake is returning next week after taking a year off due to the pandemic. The festival is set to begin June 23 at Mango’s Bar and…
Hamadeh and another man were arrested at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park in 2019 after two juveniles told lifeguards a woman was being atta…
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce named Andy Bruns as its new executive director on June 4. Bruns will replace Christopher …
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Dorka is one of many dogs trained to sniff out marijuana being retired because of changing drug laws. How the dog reunited with a former handl…
The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society conducted its spring boat show June 12 at Bridgewater Plaza. Chapter m…
Just a few months after announcing its return, Saunders Volunteer Fire Department’s fireworks show scheduled for July 3 was canceled last week.
A group of more than 50 county residents demanded lifting of mask and social distancing requirements and a ban on teaching critical race theor…
The Franklin County Agricultural Fair was given new life last week after some early reports that it was canceled. Planning is now underway to …
