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Patel celebrates 15 years of performing ‘Jiffy Knee’ procedure
Dr. Manish Patel, of Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center, is celebrating 15 years of performing the “Jiffy Knee” procedure, which is a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Fundraiser benefits the Hudgins family
Jonathan A. Hudgins was a man who made many friends during his lifetime, and the positive impact he had on a significant number of people ... Read more
3 days ago by Titus Mohler.
Adjustment to school dress code debated, then made
The Franklin City School Board voted 5-1 during its July 15 meeting to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to add jeans without distressed tears, holes and/or ... Read more
3 days ago by Titus Mohler.
McAuliffe tours Camp amid gubernatorial campaign
Terry McAuliffe visited the Franklin campus of Paul D. Camp Community College on July 15 as part of his higher education tour amid his campaign ... Read more
4 days ago by Titus Mohler.
Reappointment of Franklin school board members
Three members of the Franklin City School Board were reappointed to serve new three-year terms beginning July 1. A Franklin City Public Schools news release ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
Telework not prohibited but not promoted
The Franklin City School Board voted 6-0 not to approve a telework policy for Franklin City Public Schools employees, with the understanding that this action ... Read more
5 days ago by Titus Mohler.
City closes on building for Social Services
Franklin’s City Council adopted the resolution and signed the final deed July 12 that allowed the city to close the next day on a building ... Read more
5 days ago by Titus Mohler.
Northam announces more than $11M in GO Virginia grants
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced an allocation of more than $11.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to help advance economic ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Clapp receives chamber scholarship
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2021 Donna C. McCullough Chamber Scholarship to Alexis Clapp. In a recent news release, the chamber noted ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
FCPS superintendent taking leave of absence
Dr. Tamara Sterling, superintendent of Franklin City Public Schools, has been granted a personal leave of absence effective Friday, July 16, until Tuesday, Aug. 30. ... Read more