The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible drowning at Smith Mountain Lake. At approximately 7 p.m.

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Franklin County officials urge caution amidst declining but unstable water levels By: Lauren Minor Posted 2:30 PM, Jun 11, 2025 and last updated 3:12 PM, Jun 11, 2025 ...

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Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to 10400 County Road 512 where a brush fire started around 3 p.m. and had burned between 15 to 20 acres, Assistant Fire Chief Richard Marini said.

Public Safety Director Matt Tatum announced that he will retire effective August 1. "After 33 years of dedicated service to ...

Crews had the fire mostly contained just before 12:30 p.m., fire rescue officials stated on social media. Pippin said according to Florida Power and Light, the incident is under investigation.

Franklin County was hit with “a persistent cluster of torrential rain and heavy thunderstorms” the night before the rescue, Meteorologist Jamey Singleton wrote in a Facebook post. Some parts ...