Franklin County supervisors to vote on tax hike today Gene Marrano May 29, 2018 1 minute read The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote this afternoon on a new fiscal year budget and a tax hike that has caused some controversy. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sugar Loaf Mountain Road closure forces school bus changesNext: 6-year-old boy, adult woman drown in Virginia swimming pool Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026