Franklin County buying 350 acres for industrial park Gene Marrano November 27, 2015 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Survey shows where to find the best — and not-so-best — Black Friday dealsNext: Shop local for Small Business Saturday Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 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