As work gets underway on a massive expansion of broadband internet coverage in Franklin County, the construction of a proposed telecommunicati…
Millions of American children will spend at least some of their time learning from home this year. The share of families potentially lacking an available parent to supervise the kids varies widely across cities and states.
While the national trend points to a decline in the number and size of families with children, there is significant regional variation. Find out which states have the biggest families.
Jonathan and Nicholas Werger, sons of Melissa and Ken Werger, have earned the highest award in Boy Scouts by achieving Eagle Scout status. Jon…
Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park will host the second presentation in its annual Winter Lecture Series on Feb. 9 with a discussion on…
ROCKY MOUNT — Shovels in hand, Franklin County officials celebrated the start of construction on the first structure in the Summit View Busine…
Photo Credit: Amar and Isabelle Guillen – Guillen Photo LLC / Alamy Stock Photo
Kirk L. and Leslie A. Hicks to Joseph J. and Roseann K. Mike, lot 9A, Valley Mill Road, Jan. 16, Lakes District, $885,000.
The Blue Ridge, Foothills and Lakes chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
Donna M. Smith to Barry W. and Mary Ann Mountcastle, lot 8, White Oaks Subdivision, Dec. 1, Lakes District, $1,250,000.
The following land and home transfers were registered in Bedford County in September and Franklin County in August and September (with the sel…
The following land and home transfers were registered in Bedford County in September and Franklin County in August (with the seller, the buyer…
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 29 reviewed goals developed at a retreat in December, discussing what progress had been made …
This story was originally published in The Roanoke Times on July 17, 1983, a day after Smith Mountain State Park's official opening.
With an increased focus on parks and recreation, Franklin County is taking steps to ensure that everyone, especially prospective residents and…
The following land transfers were registered in Bedford and Franklin counties in September and October (with the seller, the buyer, the date, …