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 RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0