Posted on: October 19, 2021
NEW Area Code Overlay Approved for the 540 Area Code Regions! Virginia State Corporation Commission has been given final approval to divide the current 540 area code into two districts.
This change will be implemented in by 2022.
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Posted on: October 18, 2021
Since January 1st, 2021, the Office of the Sheriff has received 449 domestic violence related calls for service. Deputies responding to intimate partner domestic calls completed 85 Lethality Assessment Protocol forms and made approximately 77 calls to the...
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Former Franklin County Sheriff, W. Q. Overton, Sr. passed away on October 5, 2021. "Quint" was sheriff from 1976 - 2007. See the attached link to our Standing Watch Facebook page for more on the legacy of Sheriff Overton.
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Posted on: March 26, 2020
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Great information from the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.
Note #5 on how to turn off the water.
Also remember, use your drying towel to open the door/s/ exiting the restroom area.
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