Franklin Weighs Health Care Fears as Rural Hospitals Falter

Residents in Franklin are voicing mounting worries about local medical access as rural hospitals across the region confront an uncertain financial and operational future.
What Voters Will Decide on the Nov. 3 Ballot in IW and Surry

Voters in Isle of Wight and Surry counties will weigh a slate of races and ballot questions on Nov. 3, with neighboring localities also fielding candidates.
Health Care Worries Mount in Franklin as Rural Hospitals Struggle

Residents in Franklin are voicing growing concerns about access to medical care as reports point to an uncertain future for rural hospitals.
Winter Storm Snarls Hampton Roads Roads, Knocks Out Power in Franklin

Icy conditions continued to affect travel across Hampton Roads and the Franklin area, with transportation officials working to clear roads and residents reporting power outages.
Franklin Residents Voice Worries Over Health Care Access

Residents in Franklin are raising alarms about local health care access as rural hospitals across the region grapple with an uncertain financial future.
Residents Voice Alarm Over Health Care Future in Franklin

Community members in Franklin are raising concerns about local health care access as rural hospitals across the region confront an uncertain future.
Winter Storm Snarls Hampton Roads Travel, Cuts Power

A winter storm swept through Hampton Roads with strong winds, icy roads and scattered power outages, leaving communities like Franklin and Smithfield grappling with treacherous conditions.