Sheriff's office sergeant honored with Do Good Heroes Award The Franklin News-Post Apr 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 Updated May 24, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An insurance company has recognized Franklin County sheriff’s Sgt. Steve Grantham with a national award for his service to the community.kAm}2E:@?2= {:76 vC@FA D2:5 (65?6D52J E92E vC2?E92> :D 2 C64:A:6?E @7 E96 a_ac }2E:@?2= {:76 s@ v@@5 w6C@6D pH2C5[ DA@?D@C65 3J E96 4@>A2?J’D 7@F?52E:@?] %96 2H2C5 “9@?@CD 7:C6 C6D4F6 2?5 A@=:46 A6CD@??6= 2?5 56A2CE>6?ED H9@ A6C7@C> 4@>>F?:EJ D6CG:46 24E:G:E:6D 23@G6 2?5 36J@?5 E96:C AF3=:4 D276EJ 5FEJ]”k^Am Grantham Courtesy of Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAmtC:4 t36CE9 @7 }2E:@?2= u:?2?4:2= $6CG:46D ?@>:?2E65 vC2?E92>]k^Am kAm“x’5 =:<6 E@ C64@8?:K6 $E6G6’D 565:42E:@? E@ D6CG:?8 E96:C 4@>>F?:EJ 2?5 8@:?8 23@G6 2?5 36J@?5 E96:C 5FEJ E@ >2<6 2 A@D:E:G6 :>A24E[” t36CE9 D2:5] “%9:D C64@8?:E:@? :D 2 E6DE2>6?E E@ E96:C 92C5 H@C< 2?5 4@>>:E>6?E E@ >2<:?8 2 5:776C6?46] x’> 9@?@C65 E@ ?@>:?2E6 $E6G6 vC2?E92> 7@C E9:D 2H2C5 2?5 C64@8?:K6 E96:C D6CG:46 E@ E96 4@>>F?:EJ]”k^Am People are also reading… Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61 Smith Mountain Lake saw increase in boating incidents and deaths in 2025 Kids invited to annual Cops and Bobbers event by Rocky Mount PD Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment Quadruple amputee cornhole player wanted for murder arrested in Albemarle County The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running | Special Report Volunteers needed for Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure kAmvC2?E92> :D 2 A2EC@= D6C862?E H:E9 E96 D96C:77’D @77:46[ D6CG6D 2D 2? }#p :?DECF4E@C 2?5 86?6C2= :?DECF4E@C 2?5 AC6G:@FD=J D6CG65 @? E96 $(p% E62>] w6’D C646:G65 EH@ >652=D @7 G2=@C]k^Am kAmx? 4:G:=:2? =:76[ vC2?E92> :D :?G@=G65 H:E9 r2==2H2J r@>>F?:EJ ~FEC6249[ u2:E9 u6==@HD9:A r9FC49 2?5 2 J@FE9 D@446C E62>[ E96 4@>A2?J D2:5] vC2?E92> :D >2CC:65 E@ uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ D96C:77’D s6AFEJ y@92?2 vC2?E92>]k^Am kAm$E6G6 vC2?E92>[ H9@ H2D C64@8?:K65 5FC:?8 2 46C6>@?J %9FCD52J :? #@4<J |@F?E[ H:== C646:G6 Sd__ E@ 5@?2E6 E@ 2 ?@?AC@7:E @7 9:D 49@:46]k^AmkAm#625 AC@7:=6D @7 @E96C s@ v@@5 w6C@6D 2?5 =62C? >@C6 23@FE E96 AC@8C2> 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^HHH]s@v@@5w6C@6D]?6EQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmHHH]s@v@@5w6C@6D]?6Ek^2m]k^Am 0 comments Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 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. Kids invited to annual Cops and Bobbers event by Rocky Mount PD Kids age 12 and under are invited to cast a line for the chance to to win a variety of prizes. Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes Residents in Franklin County could be hit with a 3-cent real estate tax increase based on a budget proposal presented to supervisors Tuesday evening. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute A1 Minute March 25, 2026: Inspired by February's Buddhist Walk for Peace, Louisa Christians plan their own A1 Minute March 25, 2026: Inspired by February's Buddhist Walk for Peace, Louisa Christians plan their own A1 Minute! March 25, 2026: Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change A1 Minute! March 25, 2026: Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change A1 Minute! March 23, 2026: Economic forecast; Lego construction continues; CarMax Park dining guide | A1 Minute A1 Minute! March 23, 2026: Economic forecast; Lego construction continues; CarMax Park dining guide | A1 Minute
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