Franklin News-Post - Wed Nov 25
The number of senior citizens in Franklin County will approach 10,000 by 2010, increasing demand for services from the county's department of aging.
Stepping Stone to serve Thanksgiving mealFranklin News-Post - Wed Nov 25
Staff Photo by Charles Boothe: Stepping Stone Mission will be serving a much larger meal on Thanksgiving Day than the usual one volunteers prepared Tuesday.
Alfie Hammerstrom with a Roanoke County nine-pointerRoanoke Times - Tue Nov 24
My sometimes hunting and fishing buddy Alfie Hammerstrom was hunting in Roanoke County near the Franklin County line on a recent morning when he spotted movement in the woods.
Logger killed by falling tree in western Va.Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mon Nov 23
A logger is dead after he was hit by a falling tree while trimming another tree's branches in the Hardy area of Franklin County.
Five-day holiday break will start WednesdayFranklin News-Post - Mon Nov 23
Franklin County students will get a five-day break for the Thanksgiving holiday, including three days away from classes.
At two elementary schools: Gadgets enrich student learningFranklin News-Post - Mon Nov 23
Burnt Chimney students are learning to use the Wii. In the rear are Janie Hopkins, executive director of the chamber of commerce; George Washington, director of technology services for the school system; and Jubal Poindexter, physical education teacher at Burnt Chimney.
Man killed in Franklin County logging accidentWDBJ7 - Sat Nov 21
Franklin County authorities are calling it a freak accident that killed a logger Saturday.
Tudor named Master Municipal ClerkFranklin News-Post - Fri Nov 20
Sharon Tudor, clerk of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, was recognized at Tuesday's board meeting for her recent designation as a Master Municipal Clerk.
Hunter stays free on bond after hearingFranklin News-Post - Fri Nov 20
A hunter who is charged with manslaughter in the death of a Ferrum College student will remain free while a judge considers whether his $20,000 bond should be increased.
Tupperware crash causes U.S. 220 delaysNew River Valley Current - Fri Nov 20
A tractor-trailer overturned Thursday on U.S. 220 in Roanoke County and caused significant delays for drivers traveling into Franklin County.
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