Another eventful year has come to an end in Franklin County with several newsworthy moments. With 2024 just a few short days away, here is a look back at some of the top stories of 2023.
A months-long debate continued between the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday concerning the funding of a new ladder truck for the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. An ultimate decision on the issue was delayed to next month.
Newcomer Dan Quinn looks like the likely victor against incumbent Tommy Cundiff for the Union Hall District seat on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The school board seat for Franklin County s Union Hall District will also be held by someone different for the first time in 31 years. Challenger Scott Agee has defeated longtime district representative P.D. Hambrick.
One of the big questions in the Roanoke and New River valleys is whether Democrats can win in two newly drawn districts — one in the House and one in Senate.