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Two bodies recovered from Smith Mountain Lake ID’d as missing boaters
Read full article: Two bodies recovered from Smith Mountain Lake ID’d as missing boatersTwo bodies that were recovered from Smith Mountain Lake on Thursday morning were confirmed to be the two boaters missing after a boat capsized Monday.
Crash on VA-40 in Franklin County cleared
Read full article: Crash on VA-40 in Franklin County clearedPublished: December 3, 2020, 8:26 am Updated: December 3, 2020, 10:44 amUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed both directions of VA-40 in Franklin County, according to the Virginia Dept. Authorities say the crash happened near Hunts Road in Penhook. As of 8 a.m., traffic is being detoured onto Rt. 946 and then back on to Rt.
One person dead after two car crash in Franklin County
Read full article: One person dead after two car crash in Franklin CountyFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. - One person is dead after a two car crash in Franklin County. The crash happened around 11 p.m Friday between Route 969 and Route 611. According to Virginia state police, a Honda traveling west on Route 969, and crossed the center lines striking a Chevrolet head-on. The driver of the Honda was identified as James Mathews, 60 of Penhook, Virginia. There is no information available on the driver of the Chevrolet at this time.