Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Traditional Medicinals finally breaks ground in Franklin CountyNext: GWRABA to cohost Commonwealth Day of Play with the Governor’s Office Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026