Posted on: December 2, 2021
Per V DOT, effective today, a section of Algoma Road, located between Bethany Road and Gap Gate Road, will be closed for a pipe replacement until December 9th.
If this road is a part of your daily travels, make plans for an alternate route. If yo...
Posted on: November 22, 2021
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF ANNOUNCES OVER 240 DRUG INDICTMENTS
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced today drug indictments resulting from investigations dating back to July 2021.
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Posted on: November 3, 2021
On Oct. 31st, at around 9:30 AM a charcoal 2018 Pro-Line enclosed trailer was stolen from Pro-Line Trailers in Franklin County. The above image is the truck that was used to steal the trailer. It appears that the truck is grey in color, dual rear-wheel Do...
Posted on: October 19, 2021
NEW Area Code Overlay Approved for the 540 Area Code Regions! Virginia State Corporation Commission has been given final approval to divide the current 540 area code into two districts.
This change will be implemented in by 2022.
Per the...
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Posted on: October 11, 2021
Former Franklin County Sheriff, W. Q. Overton, Sr. passed away on October 5, 2021. "Quint" was sheriff from 1976 - 2007. See the attached link to our Standing Watch Facebook page for more on the legacy of Sheriff Overton.
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Posted on: March 26, 2020
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Great information from the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.
Note #5 on how to turn off the water.
Also remember, use your drying towel to open the door/s/ exiting the restroom area.
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