Franklin County Administrator has declared a local state of emergency to activate additional resources for response and recovery efforts. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Warming Center opening at Franklin County High School - Central Gym until 8 PM, longer if necessary. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Franklin County residents in need of a place to charge devices and shower are welcome at Franklin County High School’s Central Gymnasium, which will remain open as a warming center until 8:00 PM this evening. Overnight accommodations in the link below: franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Franklin County officials are opening a Warming & Charging Center at Franklin County High School Central Gym, February 14, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This center will provide a place for residents to warm up, charge essential devices, and access showers. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Franklin County officials are opening a Warming & Charging Center at Franklin County High School Central Gymnasiumtoday, February 15, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

County officials are preparing for winter weather expected to impact the area over the next two days. Residents are urged to take precautions by preparing their homes, vehicles, and reviewing emergency plans. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Franklin County BOS has taken a significant step toward expanding career and technical education and improving public safety services by approving an option agreement with Champion Modular, Inc. to purchase the former Mod-U-Kraf facility in Rocky Mount. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Notice from Kay Chitwood, Franklin County Registrar, regarding the upcoming Primary Election.

This notice is to advise that the meeting of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors previously scheduled for February 20, 2025 at 3 PM has been postponed and moved to Monday, February 24, 2025 beginning at 2 PM, in room B-75.

“This is a big win for our community, giving local students more opportunities to continue their education and achieve their goals,” stated Franklin County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ronnie Thompson. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

A Comprehensive Plan Open House will be held on Monday, March 17th from 6pm-8pm at The Franklin Center. Please join us to review Franklin County’s progress on the Comprehensive Plan draft and provide your input! Please see the flyer for additional information.

For the first time ever, food enthusiasts across Virginia’s Blue Ridge will come together to celebrate the region’s vibrant culinary scene during VBR Restaurant Week, happening May 31 - June 8, 2025. visitroanokeva.com/articles/post/…

🔥 DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

🚨 Stay weather aware for a line of severe thunderstorms approaching Franklin County from the southwest that will enter the county over the next 15 minutes. 💨 This line of storms has produced tornado warnings in neighboring counties and has wind speeds nearing 60 mph.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Rocky Mount VA, Altavista VA and North Shore VA until 9:45 AM EST

📆 Important Franklin County FY25-26 Budget Dates (Dates and times subject to change as the budget process evolves) 📖 All meetings are open to the public and a line item detail of the proposed budget will be available for public review on the county website after March 11th.

The Franklin County BOS approved the relocation of polling places for the Burnt Chimney and Henry Precincts. Burnt Chimney - Smith Mountain Lake YMCA, 293 Firstwatch Drive, Moneta, VA Henry - Henry Community Center, 5245 Henry Road, Henry, VA More info franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

A large-scale Incident Management Team (IMT) training exercise will take place in Franklin County from March 30 through April 4. The event, based on a complex tabletop scenario, will be conducted at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center on Smith Mountain Lake. franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Franklin County has been awarded a $25,000 Virginia Affordability & Adoption Planning Grant from the VHCD to assess broadband availability and adoptability challenges. Learn how you can provide input at the link below: franklincountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

8/21/2025 (9:00 PM): Resident are asked to avoid the 7800 block of Callaway Road due to active flooding conditions.