Cobbs ending tenure as school superintendent Molly Hunter Oct 10, 2022 Oct 10, 2022 Updated Nov 16, 2023 0 Franklin County Public Schools Superintendent Bernice Cobbs has decided not to enter into another contract. Molly Hunter Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Molly Hunter Franklin County Public Schools is preparing to look for a new superintendent.kAmq6C?:46 r@33D 92D 564:565 ?@E E@ 6?E6C :?E@ 2?@E96C 4@?EC24E H:E9 E96 D49@@= DJDE6>[ D@ E92E C6BF:C6D E96 DE2CE @7 2 D62C49 AC@46DD[ 4@F?EJ $49@@= q@2C5 r92:C>2? y677 (@C=6J D2:5 2E |@?52J’D 3@2C5 >66E:?8]k^AmkAmr@33D 92D 8F:565 E96 5:G:D:@? 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Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward The trooper is accused of chasing a motorist who was rushing his critically ill daughter to LewisGale Medical Center.
12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying i…
Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget i…
Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.
Smith Mountain Lake saw increase in boating incidents and deaths in 2025 Here's what to know about boating incidents and deaths at Smith Mountain Lake last year, and how they compare to previous years.
