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L.D. Arrington, chairman of the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser, said he turned over more than $1,900 to the Town of Rocky Mount Wednesday, bringing the total donated to date to $274,677.09. “I know of several hundred dollars that have … Continue reading →

Members of Franklin County High School’s YOVASO Club (Youth of Virginia Speak Out) wanted to contribute to the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser when they returned to school in September. The drive had started about a month before students went … Continue reading →

Contest to serve as fundraiser for Light for Life It will be firemen against the law enforcement officers in the “Guns and Hoses” Lights for Life benefit basketball game set for the Franklin County High School central gym. The event … Continue reading →

The student body of Benjamin Franklin Middle School was jointed by teachers for a “dodge ball” tournament on Jan. 14 that raised $2,000 for the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser. Continue reading →

One hundred and forty days (140) days after its beginning, the Lights For Life memorial fundraiser has exceeded its public sector goal.

By any measure, the Lights For Life drive has been an astonishingly successful and humbling experience. I am truly thankful for the many contributions that came in all sizes from 50 cents to $50,000 and from many different sources. Continue reading →

While donations will still be accepted by the Town of Rocky Mount, the volunteer effort for the Lights of Life memorial fundraiser is ending.

L.D. Arrington, the local businessman who led the effort, announced this week that $262,538.43 has been raised at the end of the 22nd report week, Friday, Jan. 14. Continue reading →

“The people of Franklin County have given the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser a tremendous Christmas gift with total donations surpassing the first plateau of $250,000.” Continue reading →

A $5,000 pledge Tuesday from Carilion Clinic led the way during the 18th week of the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser, putting the drive’s total to date at $248,597. Continue reading →

A $5,000 contribution from Franklin Heights Baptist Church to the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser on Wednesday pushed the total for the 17th week to $241,567.54. Continue reading →

Approximately 200 people turned out Tuesday night for the 19th annual J&J Fashions Gala at Franklin Heights Baptist Church’s family center. This year, money raised during the event will be donated to the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser. Continue reading →