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Human Trafficking and Illicit Massage Businesses in Southwest Virginia

Posted onJuly 31, 2026

Hidden in Plain Sight? What Residents Should Know About Illicit Massage Businesses in Southwest Virginia By Vinton Voice When most people think of human trafficking, …

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Mullet Mania Returns to Franklin County VA Independence Festival β€” Local Social Media Star “Mudflap” Hoping to Claim the Crown

Posted onJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

If you’ve been growing out your legendary locks or simply appreciate one of America’s most iconic hairstyles, it’s time to let your mullet shine. Franklin …

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Mary Marie Everson Sentenced To 70 Years In Franklin County, VA Child Murder Case

Posted onMay 20, 2026

A Franklin County courtroom handed down a lengthy prison sentence this week in one of the more disturbing child abuse cases the Rocky Mount area …

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Strange Odor Reported Across SW Virginia β€” Roanoke, Vinton & Beyond Asking: β€œWhat Is That Smell?”

Posted onFebruary 27, 2026

Residents across the Roanoke Valley β€” including Roanoke, Vinton, Salem, Botetourt, Franklin County, and surrounding communities β€” reported a strong, unpleasant odor in the air …

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Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bills Targeting Confederate Symbols and Organizations

Posted onFebruary 13, 2026

By Vinton Voice RICHMOND β€” A series of bills moving through the Virginia General Assembly this week could bring additional changes to how the Commonwealth …

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Franklin County Schools VA Weigh 4-Day School Week β€” Could Other Local Districts Follow?

Posted onFebruary 10, 2026February 12, 2026

Franklin County Schools in Virginia are taking a serious look at a major change that could reshape the school calendar for students, parents, and teachers …

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Dead Vultures Found in Rocky Mount Creek Spark Wildlife and Health Investigation

Posted onDecember 2, 2025

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. β€” A quiet wooded stretch near Dent Street and Franklin Street became the focus of an unusual and unsettling investigation Tuesday after …

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Handgun Found at Franklin County High School: Student Taken Into Custody, School Temporarily Sheltered in Place

Posted onApril 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 A student at Franklin County High School was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a handgun was discovered on campus, according to …

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