Franklin Co. School Board votes to close two schools Clark Palmer February 29, 2024 1 minute read The Franklin County School Board has decided to close two schools following a reduction in state funding. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Wells Fargo Tower, Berglund Center to light up for Rare Disease DayNext: Lockdown over at William Byrd campus Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026