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School attendance zones
Franklin County school officials have drafted a proposed attendance zone for the new Windy Gap Elementary School, but they will seek input from parents before the school board approves the plan.
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Two charged in theft of truck parts
Two Franklin County men have been charged with grand larceny and burglary in connection with the theft of truck parts from Worley Construction in Sydnorsville earlier this week.
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School system offers $500 reward in break-in
The Franklin County school system is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with a break-in at Glade Hill Elementary School.
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Roll-off dumpsters to help with fall cleanup
Fall arrived this week, and one sign of the change in seasons is the return of large roll-off dumpsters at green box sites throughout Franklin County to help residents with fall cleaning.
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Gas prices vary widely
Retailers say they are not to blame Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson: Motorists had mixed emotions when they first saw Monday s gasoline prices following a topsy-turvy weekend at the pumps.
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Beef comes from home-grown, naturally fed cattle - roanoke.com
When it comes to locally produced food, Franklin County has a lot going for it. You can find homegrown fruits and vegetables at area produce stands.
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Barbecue bash raises $17,000 for Rotary Club good works
Hayden Zeller of Roanoke helps his grandparents, Chris and Karen Bastian, cook barbecue for a crowd at the Aug.
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Fire damages home, displaces families
Two families were displaced after their home in Rocky Mount was damaged by fire and smoke Saturday morning.
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Cell phone use restricted in schools
Letter to parents outlines new rules, policies Staff Photo by K.A. Wagoner: Chloe Mitchell of Glade Hill won t be able to talk on her cell phone this year at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
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Bowman crowned first Miss Danville-Pittsylvania County
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:43 AM EDT Nicole Wimmer of Glade Hill is the new Miss Greater Franklin County and Lindsay Bowman of Dry Fork is Miss Danville-Pittsylvania County.
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A second chance
A crash 25 years ago left Kramer Turner paralyzed, prompting him to return to school and become an advocate.
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Franklin County farmers' markets listed in Virginia Grown Guide
Agritourism is one of the fastest growing trends in both tourism and agriculture.
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Relay fundraiser may set record
At least $132,000 pledged Staff Photo by Steven Marsh: Vicki Haddock of Glade Hill makes a donation to Locks of Love during Friday s annual Franklin County Relay for Life.
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Relay for Life teams ready
Annual event set for tonight Staff Photo by Steven Marsh: Judy Reynolds and Pat Greer of Glade Hill reflect on the life of Reynold s' daughter, Tammy Reynolds Seaman, at a candlelight ceremony during last year ...
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Most county students take advantage of free transportation to school
Among Franklin County schools, Snow Creek Elementary has the highest percentage of students who ride school buses to and from school.
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DOCKSIDE - roanoke.com
Lakeside Tire in Wirtz sustained damage in excess of $100,000 in a fire on June 11.
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Tire fire in Franklin County destroys business - roanoke.com
A Franklin County business was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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Speidel taught nearly 7,000 students at FCHS
When John Speidel began teaching school in Franklin County, John Kennedy was president of the United States.
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'Fuzz' Cundiff
He remembers the event as if it happened yesterday. It was his graduation day at Franklin County High School in the spring of 2002.
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Around the Lake - roanoke.com
Hickory Hill Vineyards co-owner Roger Furrow pours a white wine for approximately a dozen people attending the Bedford County winery's Mother's Day event late Saturday afternoon. via Roanoke Times
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