Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Franklin Co. Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Franklin Co. VA website - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Franklin County - | |
| Rocky Mount, VA website - | |
| Smith Mountain Lake | |
| Bedford Information - | |
| Bridgewater Plaza - | |
| Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Smith Mountain Lake State Park - | |
| SML Home Page - | |
| Virginia Dare Cruises - | |
| Schools | |
| Ferrum College - | |
| Franklin County Public Schools - information on the county public school system | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Attractions | |
| Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway - | |
| Booker T. Washington Monument - | |
| Fairy Stone State Park - | |
| Franklin County Historical Society - | |
| Franklin Co. Parks & Rec - | |
| Local News | |
| Blue Ridge Traditions Magazine - | |
| Roanoke Times - | |
| WDBJ Channel 7 - | |
| WSLS Channel 10 - | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Other Real Estate Sites | |
| Free Comparative Market Analysis - Find out what your home is worth. | |
Local Real Estate Site - Franklin County VA real estate
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| Washington State - Bellingham, Washington real estate and links to the area. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Franklin County Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Enjoying Your New Home | |
| Do It Yourself Network - A new site offering gardening, decorating and a ton of do-it-yourself projects and repair tips. | |
| Home & Garden TV - Get great decorating, remodeling, gardening and landscaping ideas. | |
| Virginia Horse Information - Virginia Equestrian - Serving Virginia's horse community. A lot of information and classified ads for all you horse lovers. | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Local Phone Numbers for New Owners | |
| Commonly Requested Phone Numbers - Central Oil: 483-5342 AEP: 1-800-956-4237 Sprint: 483-5108 Charter: 489-1300 |
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
