Franklin County supervisors reduce proposed tax rate
Franklin County residents were given some minor tax relief Monday with supervisors reducing their originally proposed real estate tax rate by 2 cents.
Source: roanoke.com
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School board considers crack down on cell phone usage
The Franklin County School Board is considering changes to the high schools cell phone policy. Members reviewed the current policy Monday and discussed additional limits to student usage.
Timothy Overstreet Jeff Worley Arlet Greer Franklin County School Board Blackwater District Kevin Siers
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Supervisors look to lower tax burden on residents
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is looking for additional ways to provide some relief to residents following a massive increase in assessed property values.
Tim Tatum Ronnie Thompson Nick Mitchell Mike Carter Mount Volunteer Fire Department Franklin County Board
Source: roanoke.com
Public pushes back against plans to close 2 schools
At a special public hearing held Saturday, the community urged the Franklin County School Board think carefully before making a decision on the fate of Henry and Burnt Chimney elementary schools. Both are facing possible closure at the end of the current school year.
Source: roanoke.com
Supervisors address school concerns at special meeting
A special meeting called by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Thursday gave no new information on the fate of multiple elementary schools in the county facing closure due to a reduction in state funding.
Craig County United States Rocky Mount Blue Ridge District Burnt Chimney Elementary School Snow Creek District
Source: roanoke.com
Debate continues over Rocky Mount fire truck funding
A months-long debate continued between the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday concerning the funding of a new ladder truck for the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. An ultimate decision on the issue was delayed to next month.
Source: thefranklinnewspost.com
Franklin County schools introduce new book review policy
The Franklin County School Board was presented with a new proposed policy to identify and review questionable books in school libraries during its monthly meeting Monday.
Carletta Whiting Jeff Worley Franklin County Franklin County Public Schools County Superintendent Kevin Siers Creek District
Source: thefranklinnewspost.com
Franklin County approves new fees for safety inspections
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved new fees for fire safety inspections and false alarms in the county.
Source: thefranklinnewspost.com
Franklin County approves new fees for safety inspections
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved new fees for fire safety inspections and false alarms in the county.
Source: roanoke.com
Concerts approved for The Coves in close vote
ROCKY MOUNT — A rezoning request to make larger concerts a more permanent fixture at The Coves was narrowly approved by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors in a tense
Source: roanoke.com