Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.
- ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.
- MICHAEL MARTZ and ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
With just over a month left in Virginia's fiscal year in an uncertain economy, Gov. Spanberger wants a fresh look at how much money the state can expect to have in hand for a pending two-year budget.
- Mike Blake and Steve Gorman Reuters
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what's known about the attack.
- Special to The Franklin News-Post
The Eagles allowed just two goals all season and scored 48 across 14 games.
- MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN
Martinsville Speedway will become part of a first-of-its-kind partnership between Airbnb, NASCAR, and Speedway Motorsports designed to expand lodging options and increase the economic impact of race weekends in rural racing communities.
- JOSEPH AX and TIM REID Reuters
Republicans have won the Great Redistricting War of 2026, but that may not be enough to maintain their hold on the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
The Latest
A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va | A1 Minute
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
A look back at the Richmond train station which houses the Science Museum of Virginia today.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
The man who helped make Loudoun County the data center capital of the world wants Virginia lawmakers to find a way to keep the state's word with the powerful industry.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
Interact With Us
Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.
NASCAR All-Star Race weekend began on May 15 with an interesting quote from Chase Elliott after practice. "It feels like a normal weekend," Elliott said.
Legge will be the first woman to attempt “The Double” — racing in the Indy 500 and Charlotte’s Coca-Cola 600 — on May 24.
Jeremiah Harrison left high school with a chip on his shoulder.
Attorneys for the Palmer family and the defending VHSL and Roanoke County School Board stated their cases before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Dillon in court Monday
Provided
- orangecountyva.gov
- 0
Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
Provided
- va-rockymount.civicplus.com
- 0
North Main Street eastbound lanes will close for a waterline replacement project starting May 18, with one lane open each way and motorists advised to expect delays.
Provided
- va-rockymount.civicplus.com
- 0
Westbound lanes on Route 40/Franklin Street near the Tractor Supply development will close May 14, with traffic shifted eastbound between CVS and Schewels Home Store.
Provided
- Orange County
- 0
Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.
🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.
🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.
Jack Ryan is back, and the latest installment, “Ghost War,” is as big as anything Tom Cruise encountered in “Mission: Impossible.”
The only downside of farmers market season is that you might not know what to make with all the bounty you bring home. Here's some help.
If gas prices have you second-guessing a road trip this summer, this season’s crop of television series can transport you to distant lands for a much lower price.
Local Events
Some features on this page require cookie consent to load. Please update your cookie preferences to continue
Update settings to continue…
Please try the following steps to enable.
- Open FireFox Settings → Privacy & Security → Website Privacy Preferences
- Make sure "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" is not checked.
- Make sure "Send websites a Do Not Track request" is not checked.
- Open Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies
- Under Advanced, make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
- Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Under Privacy, make sure "Send Do Not Track" requests is not enabled
- Open Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Make sure "Block third-party cookies" is not enabled
- Open your browser settings and make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
-
Open your cookie preferences.
- Make sure "Targeted Advertising" is toggled ON.
- Make sure "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is toggled OFF.
- Click Save
Partner
Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.
Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim.
Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.
Affiliate content. Check out these 12 best keto gummies that offer a flavorful, low-carb way to support your keto journey.
Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025.
Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...
Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...
Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now.
© Copyright 2026
Franklin News Post, P.O. Box 250 Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.