Join me for the next Mountain Roots Explores episode! This one takes me to Franklin County, Virginia—a place where history is distilled as much as it is remembered. Home of the Great Moonshine Conspiracy, it is known as the "Moonshine Capital of the World". This region nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills has a storied past that blends resilience, rebellion, and legendary spirits. You can also watch the full 4KHD episode on my YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.be/ddnvmdppY_k Visit Franklin Cou

Step into the shadows of the past with Hidden History of Yorktown, a new video series hosted by local author Jeff Santos. Uncover the hidden secrets and untold stories that still linger in Yorktown. History leaves traces, if you know where to look. In this episode, Jeff reveals some surprising facts about the Yorktown Victory Monument. | York County, Virginia

Earlier video of the storm on 9/29/24 Area of Westlake/Scruggs/Franklin County Virginia as the warned storm was tracking north towards Moneta/Bedford County and Smith Mountain Lake. | Responding Fire