Franklin County buying 350 acres for industrial park Gene Marrano November 27, 2015 1 min read Franklin County is making an investment in its future to the tune of 7 million dollars – buying land for a new industrial park as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Survey shows where to find the best — and not-so-best — Black Friday dealsNext: Shop local for Small Business Saturday Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025