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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026