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The Ferrum College campus will be offering fun, food and entertainment this Saturday as they provide a look back at some of the region's rich history and traditions.
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Franklin County Public Schools held its final community meeting on a proposed 1% sales tax on the ballot this November that would free up funding for needed capital improvement projects.
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