Top Story Editor's Pick Reid joins Franklin News-Post staff Brian Kelley Aug 30, 2024 Aug 30, 2024 Updated Oct 4, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Reid joined the staff of The Franklin News-Post this month as a community sports and news reporter.kAm#6:5’D AC:>2CJ C@=6 2E E96 }6HD\!@DE H:== 36 4@G6C:?8 DA@CED 2E uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ w:89 $49@@= 2?5 u6CCF> r@==686] qFE 96 2=D@ H:== A=2J 2 C@=6 :? 4@G6C:?8 4@>>F?:EJ ?6HD :? 4@@C5:?2E:@? H:E9 =@?8E:>6 C6A@CE6C y2D@? sF?@G2?E[ H9@ HC:E6D 23@FE E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ 2?5 #@4<J |@F?E 8@G6C?:?8 3@2C5D 2?5 E96 D49@@= 5:G:D:@?]k^Am Reid kAm#6:5[ @7 |@?6E2[ 92D 2 =@?8 9:DE@CJ @7 D9@@E:?8 A9@E@8C2A9D 2?5 HC:E:?8 2CE:4=6D 7@C AF3=:42E:@?D 24C@DD (6DE6C? ':C8:?:2 2?5 :? 62DE6C? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2] w6’D 2=D@ H@C<65 :? >65:2 C6=2E:@?D 7@C E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 {J?493FC8 2?5 #2?5@=A9 |24@? r@==686] x? 255:E:@?[ 96 92D 2 324<8C@F?5 :? AC@A6CEJ >2?286>6?E]k^Am People are also reading… Mixed results in latest water quality testing at Smith Mountain Lake MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues Roanoke-area drought now in Va. emergency status, could lead to mandatory restrictions Finding 'Project Flash:' How Franklin County residents learned the county was talking to a data center developer FIFA refereeing officer defends officials after Argentina-Egypt controversies Sidewalk extension approved in Rocky Mount FOIA documents reveal months of talks on 'Project Flash' in Franklin County Rocky Mount water main work temporarily stopped for possible fuel leak Manager at Roanoke kennel City Dogs charged with cruelty to animals Prostitution ring at Roanoke bridal shop: First conviction gets man for racketeering After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing Franklin County School Board opens application process to fill vacant seat Trump speech alleges election weaknesses: 5 takeaways kAm%@ 4@?E24E #6:5i k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i;677]C6:5oC@2?@<6]4@>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm;677]C6:5oC@2?@<6]4@>k^2mj Wdc_X fag\`gbe]k^AmkAm%@ 4@?E24E sF?@G2?Ei k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i;2D@?]5F?@2?EoC@2?@<6]4@>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm;2D@?]5F?@2?EoC@2?@<6]4@>k^2mj WafeX bc_\cechk^Am Kelley is editor of The Roanoke Times, The Franklin News-Post, the Martinsville Bulletin and the Danville Register & Bee.Brian Kelley (540) 981-3377brian.kelley@roanoke.com 0 comments The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Brian Kelley Editor Author email Follow Brian Kelley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm
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Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors.
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