Local residents are victims of online auto purchase scam K.A. WAGONER Staff Writer Jan 6, 2011 Jan 6, 2011 1 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police are warning Franklin County residents to beware of scams being perpetrated on craigslist, the online classified advertisement site.kAm%H@ =@42= C6D:56?ED 92G6 C646?E=J 366? D42>>65 H96? 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Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders Three Franklin County residents allege county officials have violated state open meeting and conflict of interest laws.
Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November Franklin County is one of several Virginia localities that will be putting an additional 1% sales tax on the ballot this November.Â
Franklin County residents bash supervisors on data center discussions The possibility of a Crusoe-developed AI data center in Franklin County's Summit View Business Park has residents angry.
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