The Franklin County Public Schools is considering the closure of Henry and Burnt Chimney elementary schools later this year and possibly one additional school later in an effort to balance the budget following a $3.7 million reduction in state funding.
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.
ROCKY MOUNT — The Franklin County School Board voted 5-3 Monday night to allow parents to decide whether their children will wear a mask while in school.
Seven candidates vied for four seats on the Franklin County School Board on Tuesday night. Out of the four seats, two of them were contested. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday,