Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Franklin County and Rocky Mount have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
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 - | |
