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School Administrator Bans Flag, So Defiant Students Arrive In A Caravan Of Old Glory

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In response to a group of students flying the American flag on their vehicles, a school administrator told them that they could no longer display the symbol because it’s “offensive” and “disruptive.” However, the clever young men came up with a plan that had their principal quickly apologizing. A group of male high school students was shocked when they spotted a school administrator inspecting the American flags on their trucks. (Photo Credit: F…Rocky Mount, Virginia · Rocky Mount Read Article

Franklin County Farm Bureau Project Celebrated as AFBF County Activity of Excellence

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — A school garden project facilitated by Franklin County Farm Bureau has been honored as a County Activity of Excellence by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF’s County Activities of Excellence program celebrates county Farm Bureaus that implement unique, volunteer-driven initiatives at the local level. The activities model innovation and development while recognizing local Farm Bureau volunteers working together to streng…Rocky Mount, Virginia · Rocky Mount Read Article

Franklin County has two contested races for supervisor seats

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Two of the three seats up for election on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors are contested, and those races involve the most densely populated district in the county and one of the most rural. For more election information To see who’s on the ballot in Franklin County and where they stand, see the Franklin County page on our Voter Guide. The issues being addressed by the candidates are similar to most other local governments in this part …Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

Davis challenges incumbent Mitchell in Snow Creek for Franklin County supervisor

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Small business owner Shawn Davis is challenging incumbent Nick Mitchell for the Snow Creek District seat on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors this November.Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

'We need a tanker bad': Va. FD, county unable to agree on funding of replacement fire engine

Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacementBoones Mill · Boones Mill Read Article

Bald eagle returned to the wild at Smith Mountain Lake

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A bald eagle was released back into the wild at the Smith Mountain Lake Community Center on Tuesday after being treated and rehabilitated. He was found exhausted in Rocky Mount early last month after a territorial fight with two younger…Rocky Mount, Virginia · Rocky Mount Read Article

Virginia Dad Stuffs Gun into Child’s Backpack, Forgets to Remove It at Daycare

A Virginia dad was arrested this week after daycare staff discovered a gun in his child’s backpack. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said it was called at about 8:30 a.m. Monday after Dylan Scott Whorley, 27, dropped the child off at daycare and staff found the gun. Investigators determined that Whorley had put the gun in the back pack that morning to have the child carry it from the house to the car for some reason and did not take it out a…Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Read Article

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Fire damages businesses at Westlake Commons in Franklin County

Conner declares victory in Boone District race

Craft fair at Union Hall November 15

School Administrator Bans Flag, So Defiant Students Arrive In A Caravan Of Old Glory

Franklin County Farm Bureau Project Celebrated as AFBF County Activity of Excellence

Franklin County has two contested races for supervisor seats

Davis challenges incumbent Mitchell in Snow Creek for Franklin County supervisor

'We need a tanker bad': Va. FD, county unable to agree on funding of replacement fire engine

Bald eagle returned to the wild at Smith Mountain Lake

Virginia Dad Stuffs Gun into Child’s Backpack, Forgets to Remove It at Daycare

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Fire damages businesses at Westlake Commons in Franklin County

Conner declares victory in Boone District race

Craft fair at Union Hall November 15

School Administrator Bans Flag, So Defiant Students Arrive In A Caravan Of Old Glory

Franklin County Farm Bureau Project Celebrated as AFBF County Activity of Excellence

Franklin County has two contested races for supervisor seats

Davis challenges incumbent Mitchell in Snow Creek for Franklin County supervisor

'We need a tanker bad': Va. FD, county unable to agree on funding of replacement fire engine

Bald eagle returned to the wild at Smith Mountain Lake

Virginia Dad Stuffs Gun into Child’s Backpack, Forgets to Remove It at Daycare

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