The renovation features expanded brand new operating rooms, high-tech equipment, and more

A 39-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Franklin County Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.

Carilion said that this level generally allows one visitor for adult patients in the inpatient setting.

Starting Wednesday morning, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors, with some exceptions.

Two people are dead and another driver has been charged with a DUI after a crash in Rocky Mount earlier this week, according to the Rocky Mount Police Department.

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, some hospitals in our region are changing their visitation policies to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

As hospitals across the U.S. see longer wait times, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital is preparing to make room in waiting areas.

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount is undergoing a major renovation project at a price tag of $15 million.

ROANOKE, Va. – A coming change will allow many adult patients to now have a visitor with them. Starting Tuesday at 9 a.m., the following hospitals will shift from Carilion’s highly-restricted red level down to just restricted visitation of its yellow level:Carilion Franklin Memorial HospitalCarilion Giles Community HospitalCarilion New River Valley Medical CenterCarilion Roanoke Community HospitalCarilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalCarilion Tazewell Community HospitalCarilion Rockbridge Community Hospital will continue operating at the red level remain until further notice. Yellow level allows most patients to have one adult visitor per day, something not allowed while hospitals were at red level. Carilion raised its visitation restrictions to red level back in December. AdClick here to learn more about the restrictions at each facility.