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.
Bernice Cobbs stepped down as superintendent of Franklin County Public Schools on June 30. She is retiring after a 25 years in education, a second career that started in her mid-30s when she made the decision to become a teacher. Cobbs was the first woman and the first Black educator to lead the rural school division.