The negotiations between Pittsylvania County and neighboring Franklin County regarding the response area for the Cool Branch Volunteer Fire an…
The Democrat running in the 5th Congressional District calls on his Republican opponent to divest from pharmaceutical stocks.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Aug. 18 agreeing to not adopt any new gun laws. The county joins nearly 20 other …
After 28 years of providing free healthcare to uninsured individuals in Bedford County, the Bedford Christian Free Clinic is closing its doors.
Laura Ellis of of Bedford has become the first finalist in the second Lyrics on the Lake open mic competition held Aug. 20 at Mango’s Bar and …
The feature article in the 8/12/20 issue of the Laker Weekly “Sunken Boats Raise Questions for Officials” revealed an appalling revelation. Au…
Booker T. Washington National Monument is increasing its services for visitors.
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Mail-in voting has been in the news more lately given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A nonprofit group that encourages voter participation mai…
Bob Good focused his campaign on how insufficiently conservative Rep. Denver Riggleman was for Republicans in central Virginia.
After a nationwide search, Amanda Kaufman has been named Bedford County deputy county administrator, according to a news release.
During its 2019 session earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly adopted Virginia House Joint Resolution 646 that officially designate…
A state grant will double the number of school resource officers this year at Franklin County High School, where classes started Aug. 12.
Capt. Mike Miller of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, won the GOP nomination in his quest to become the county’s next sheriff, according t…
BEDFORD — The Bedford County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to reduce the fees on “the constitutional freedom” of the residents of Bedfo…
Pat Fishback (right) with the League of Women Voters, discussed her decades-long effort to support ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment …
Four candidates vying to become Bedford County’s first new sheriff in nearly a quarter-century outlined their visions for the office May 8 at …
The Bedford County School Board approved the school division’s 2019-20 fiscal year budget, which includes a 4 percent increase in salaries for…
Bedford County representatives in Virginia’s House of Delegates assured Bedford residents they were “fighting for you” during the state Genera…
Franklin County recently changed the design and posting requirements for the public notice signs that are required to be displayed on properti…
BEDFORD — After weeks of contentious debate, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an equalized property tax rate for next ye…
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The Franklin County Board of Supervisors ratified a declaration of emergency issued after the tornado that struck the Sontag area April 19.
No Franklin County residents offered their opinions April 16 on the proposed 2019-20 budget and tax rates.
A 27-year veteran of the Army National Guard is seeking to represent the Union Hall District on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors.
Smith Mountain Lake Democrats hosted two candidates running for local offices at a recent meeting.
BEDFORD — Discussions about a potential $4.1 million in increased revenue and $3.7 million in additional funding requests continue to divide t…
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors voted April 2 to advertise flat tax rates and move forward with the $143.8 million budget proposed la…
Franklin County and its top building official have settled a former employee’s sexual harassment lawsuit days before a jury trial that could h…