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🌱 How good can Franklin High’s rebuilding Broncos really be this season?
Franklin, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Franklin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How good can Franklin High’s rebuilding Broncos really be this season?
Also on today's calendar: River Road Farm Tuesday Markets and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Broncos continue program rebuild (thetidewaternews.com) — Franklin High School’s Broncos football team is pushing into its second season under Head Coach Gregory Watford, aiming to turn last year’s 2–8 record into a playoff run. With a full offseason, returning experience, and emerging leaders on both sides of the ball, Watford believes improved depth, health, and team chemistry could make this a breakout year for Franklin fans. 
📸 Around Franklin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Surry County Girls JV Volleyball @ Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
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Other local events
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River Road Farm Tuesday Markets →
River Road Farm, 1300 N High St, Franklin
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Surry County Girls JV Volleyball @ Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
5:30 pm -
Colonial Beach Varsity Football @ Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
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J P King Jr. Career and Technical Academy, 501 Charles St, Franklin
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River Road Farm Tuesday Markets →
River Road Farm, 1300 N High St, Franklin
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Franklin Girls JV Volleyball @ Southampton →
Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Pkwy, Courtland
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River Road Farm Tuesday Markets →
River Road Farm, 1300 N High St, Franklin
4:30 pm
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Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Tuesday September 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brunswick Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Southampton →
Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Pkwy, Courtland
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Brunswick Academy Girls JV Volleyball @ Southampton Academy →
Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Rd, Courtland
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Brunswick Academy at Southampton Academy →
Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Rd, Courtland
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Southampton Academy Girls JV Volleyball @ Southampton →
Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Pkwy, Courtland
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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🗞 Nearby News
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