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 Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026