Teddy Ratcliffe with his cool 7-pointer

Roanoke Times - Fri Nov 06

Teddy Ratcliffe killed this great seven-pointer earlier this week in Franklin County.

Franklin County voted into Western Virginia Water Authority

New River Valley Current - Fri Nov 06

Franklin County was voted in as a full-fledged member Thursday of the Western Virginia Water Authority by the governing bodies that already made up the regional utility.

Brubakers now retired, but love of land has never faded

Franklin News-Post - Fri Nov 06

Staff Photo by Joel Turner: Ruby and Galen Brubaker have received dozens of awards during the past six decades for their work in national, state and local organizations.

Western Virginia Water Authority entities approve Franklin County's membership

Roanoke Times - Thu Nov 05

Franklin County was voted in as a full-fledged member of the Western Virginia Water Authority this morning in Vinton by the governing bodies that already made-up the regional utility.

Swine flu inoculations begin at county schools

Franklin News-Post - Wed Nov 04

Students at Sontag and Snow Creek elementary schools became the first students in Franklin County to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine on Monday.

McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli elected

Franklin News-Post - Wed Nov 04

Republican Bob McDonnell defeated Democrat Creigh Deeds easily in Franklin County in Tuesday's election as county voters stuck with their tradition of voting for GOP candidates in gubernatorial elections.

Antique dealers remain positive in tough economy

Eastern Shore News - Wed Nov 04

The 56th Fall Antiques Show, sponsored by The Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, begins this weekend at the Moose Lodge in Belle Haven.

Investigators trying to determine cause of Franklin County fire

WDBJ7 - Mon Nov 02

A Franklin County family had its vacation cut short after learning their home caught on fire.

Lester wants to stop 'brain drain'

Franklin News-Post - Mon Nov 02

If he wins in Tuesday's election, John Lester said his top priority will be attracting new industries and jobs to Franklin County and Rocky Mount.

Wagner focusing on jobs, education

Franklin News-Post - Mon Nov 02

Incumbent Rocky Mount District Supervisors Chairman Charles Wagner said Friday he will continue to work to bring more jobs to the county and be a strong supporter of quality education.