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What you missed this week in notable Rocky Mount crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Franklin News Post.
Documentarian Morgan Spurlock, who famously ate only at McDonald’s for a month in 'Super Size Me,' dies of cancer at 53
Documentarian Morgan Spurlockmade a splash in 2004 with his groundbreaking “Super Size Me,” and returned in 2019 with “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”
Virginia weekend forecast brings showers | Here's when to expect them
Several rounds are ahead with a final batch on Monday before a break in humidity
Feline Friday: 052424 Chance and Georgia
These beautiful cats and dogs in the Franklin County Humane Society are in need of loving forever homes.
Martinsville's inaugural Memorial Day ruck honors the fallen
An inaugural Memorial Day Ruck will honor fallen veterans while brining awareness back to Memorial Day.
Classes end for the final time at two Franklin County schools
Teachers waved goodbye to students as they loaded onto buses and vehicles, marking the end of an era for the Henry and Burnt Chimney schools Wednesday.
Telescope offers detailed look at massive cradle of baby stars
From its perch 1 million miles from Earth, Euclid will spend the next several years observing billions of galaxies.
Martinsville's inaugural Memorial Day ruck honors the fallen
An inaugural Memorial Day Ruck will honor fallen veterans while brining awareness back to Memorial Day.
Classes end for the final time at two Franklin County schools
Teachers waved goodbye to students as they loaded onto buses and vehicles, marking the end of an era for the Henry and Burnt Chimney schools Wednesday.
Telescope offers detailed look at massive cradle of baby stars
From its perch 1 million miles from Earth, Euclid will spend the next several years observing billions of galaxies.
NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth
NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has launched Translatable, a nonprofit online community dedicated to supporting transgender youth.
A Virginia man was making soup. He ladled up more than $1M in lottery winnngs.
“I really didn’t expect this to happen!” the winner told lottery officials. “I called my girlfriend, and she didn’t believe me!”
Here are the 2024 Atlantic hurricane names and this season's forecast
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts June 1 and that means a new list of storm names you could see this year.
Jewish Israeli student sues UVa, claims school fosters 'virulent antisemitism'
Legal experts say the case likely won't succeed in court, while other Jewish students worry it will place a target on their backs.
Local News
What you missed this week in notable Rocky Mount crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Franklin News Post.
Luxury homes on the market in Rocky Mount
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Rocky Mount market.
Historical homes you can own in the Rocky Mount area
Here are some Rocky Mount homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Feline Friday: 052424 Chance and Georgia
These beautiful cats and dogs in the Franklin County Humane Society are in need of loving forever homes.
A Virginia man was making soup. He ladled up more than $1M in lottery winnngs.
“I really didn’t expect this to happen!” the winner told lottery officials. “I called my girlfriend, and she didn’t believe me!”
Jewish Israeli student sues UVa, claims school fosters 'virulent antisemitism'
Legal experts say the case likely won't succeed in court, while other Jewish students worry it will place a target on their backs.
Friction with Monticello's new leadership prompts another early exit
Historian FrankCogliano had hoped to stay on at or maybe even lead Monticello one day. He will be leaving June 30.
Solar farm developer cited for western Virginia environmental violations
Energix US will pay a $158,000 fine for violating erosion and sediment control regulations at seven sites.
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Crime
Gallery: Police confront protesters at VCU; arrests made
Franklin County family that lost libel case over Jan. 6 story ordered to pay attorney fees
Family members claimed they were defamed by a report that did not name or show them.
Richmond graduation shooting: Complete coverage
This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.
Charges upgraded for UVa shooting suspect Christopher Jones
Unlike his prior charges, the new aggravated murder charges carry no chance of release.
Politics
Franklin County considers creation of nutrient credit bank
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is considering the creation of nutrient credits on county-owned property to offset environmental regulations in future construction projects as well as create a potential multi-million dollar revenue source for the county.
Youngkin's rejection of regional effort to cut greenhouse gases is costing $150M a year, Dems say
Democrats said Youngkin’s veto of a bill that would have let the state tap federal funds to finance clean energy projects will cost Virginia still more.
Virginia, venture capital firms in new economic development thrust
Virginia is launching a new multimillion-dollar economic development initiative. It aims to use a federal grant with matching funds from venture capital firms to fund small businesses.
Measure expanding Virginia localities’ speed-limiting authority takes effect July 1
A new Virginia lawwill expand all localities’ speed-reducing authority to include roadways within a business or residential district and state-owned highways.
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