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School board considers crack down on cell phone usage

The Franklin County School Board is considering changes to the high school's cell phone policy. Members reviewed the current policy Monday and discussed additional limits to student usage.

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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.

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Tucker commissioner faces challenger | News, Sports, Jobs

PARSONS — A Tucker County Commissioner will face a challenger in his bid to retain the seat. Incumbent Fred Davis, a Republican from Thomas, has filed to

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Eight file to seek Tucker County offices | News, Sports, Jobs

PARSONS Eight candidates have filed to run for Tucker County government offices in the May 14 primary election. Incumbent Fred Davis, a Republican from Tho

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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.

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Incumbents unseated in Franklin County's Union Hall District

Newcomer Dan Quinn looks like the likely victor against incumbent Tommy Cundiff for the Union Hall District seat on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The school board seat for Franklin County's Union Hall District will also be held by someone different for the first time in 31 years. Challenger Scott Agee has defeated longtime district representative P.D. Hambrick.

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Few races contested on Franklin County ballot

Voters in Franklin County have only a handful of contested races on this year’s ballot.

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Proposed Rocky Mount campground denied

A proposal to construct a campground in the Rocky Mount area was recommended for denial by the Franklin County Planning Commission on Tuesday, following significant pushback from neighbors.

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Franklin County approves funding for additional SROs

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors agreed to allocate an additional $150,000 in funding on Tuesday to post deputies in each school in the division throughout the school year.

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Franklin supervisors consider how to pay for more school resource officers

At least one Franklin County supervisor says it will take a tax increase to fully fund school resource officers at every school.

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