Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 min read Smith Mountain Lake and Daleville in Botetourt County will be host to Carilion Clinics first freestanding emergency departments by 2027. Its another effort to ease the E-R crunch, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Traditional Medicinals finally breaks ground in Franklin CountyNext: GWRABA to cohost Commonwealth Day of Play with the Governor’s Office Related Stories 1 min read Hospitality House of the Blue Ridge will launch capital campaign soon to remodel new home Gene Marrano October 3, 2025 1 min read AAA Mid-Atlantic urges Virginia drivers to stay alert as deer mating season is in full swing Web Staff October 3, 2025 1 min read GOP Lt Gov candidate John Reid accused of fetishizing Nazism Clark Palmer October 3, 2025