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… Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’ How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment Rocky Mount businesses to host pub crawl for St. Patrick's Day ‘Broken public trust’: Community speaks out against board’s decision to close Stewartsville SML Gives Day raises nearly $400K for nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford counties Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed Roanoke airport accepting donations for TSA as partial shutdown continues Osprey 10K and 5K return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park in April Franklin County School Board requests $8.9 million in additional funding Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke 'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast 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 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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 The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will make a decision next month that could have far-reaching ramifications on the future of rec… How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment Early in-person voting began Friday and runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on the amendment to the Virginia Constitution to redraw the co… ‘Broken public trust’: Community speaks out against board’s decision to close Stewartsville Parents and teachers voiced concerns about trust, student transitions and the timeline before the board voted to close Stewartsville Elementar… SML Gives Day raises nearly $400K for nonprofits in Franklin, Bedford counties For nonprofits big and small, the Smith Mountain Lake area's annual donation campaign on Wednesday saw a record-breaking day of giving. 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 17, 2026: Court of Champions Bracket Challenge; Petersburg wins Class 3 state title; Virginia Women Veterans Week A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia A1 Minute March 12, 2026: UVa Health creates new chief medical officer post A1 Minute March 12, 2026: UVa Health creates new chief medical officer post A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month
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