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🌱 How new security funds will change Franklin’s schools this year.
Franklin, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Franklin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new security funds will change Franklin’s schools this year.
- What Walmart’s new Health Ambassador could mean for Franklin’s health.
Also on today's calendar: City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Edwards gives initial superintendent's report (thetidewaternews.com) — Franklin families get a first look at interim superintendent Kelvin Edwards’ plans for Franklin City Public Schools, including a Listening and Learning Tour and a detailed needs assessment. He highlights recent parent engagement at S.P. Morton, upcoming benchmark and SOL testing dates, and a major state security grant that will fund safety upgrades at S.P. Morton and Franklin High School. 
• Walmart to expand health benefits for employees, including $0 prescriptions, rare disease care (fiercehealthcare.com) — Franklin Walmart shoppers and employees will soon see a new Health Ambassador pharmacist role piloted at the local store, focusing on diabetes, weight management, and maternal health. This comes alongside nationwide Walmart benefit expansions, including $0 prescriptions for many drugs, rare disease care through top clinics, and new paid NICU leave for eligible workers starting later this year and in 2027.
📸 Around Franklin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K →
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Saturday October 17
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Other local events
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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash →
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Franklin's Market on Main →
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2026 Trick or Trot 5k & Pumpkin Dash →
Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin
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Franklin Farmers Market →
Franklin Market on Main, 210 S. Main Street, Franklin
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Glow Night Maze →
Goose Hill Farm, 22090 Bethel Road, Franklin
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LG Electronics Job Fair →
Paul D. Camp Community College – Franklin, 120 North College Drive, Franklin
9:00 am -
Franklin Broncos vs Southampton Academy →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
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Franklin High School Volleyball vs Southampton Academy →
310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
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Southampton Academy at Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
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Franklin vs Southampton Academy →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
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Discover Girl Scouts - Animal Rescue Mission →
Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial, Franklin
6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
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- Rent A Center posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Sales in Franklin. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Regional PB&J challenge nets over 21,000 jars for food banks (smithfieldtimes.com)
Suffolk
- Suffolk schools earn full accreditation, yet ratings fall (suffolknewsherald.com)
- Suffolk tenant: Brand-new apartment complex far from move-in ready (wavy.com)
- 3D hologram defense technology arrives in Suffolk (suffolknewsherald.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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