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 Nokefest returns with riverside music, custom local art Ian Price June 11, 2026 1st Annual Roanoke Valley Book Swap and Fair coming to Golden Cactus Brewing Clark Palmer June 11, 2026 Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026