Top Story WHAT TO KNOW Franklin County and Rocky Mount just changed their boundaries: What to know JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times Jan 28, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 0 A map shows the land swapped between Franklin County and the Town of Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount/Franklin County Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times A historic boundary adjustment between the Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin County was recently finalized following court approval late last month. kAm#@4<J |@F?E 2?5 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ 42>6 E@ E96 28C66>6?E :? $6AE6>36C a_ac 27E6C H66<D @7 ?68@E:2E:@? @G6C E96 7F?5:?8 @7 2 ?6H 7:C6 ECF4<]k^AmkAm%9@D6 ?68@E:2E:@?D 8C6H E@ :?4=F56 6IA2?5:?8 E96 E@H? 3@F?52C:6D 2D H6== 2D 2? :?4C62D6 :? 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