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Franklin County teen missing; could be in Roanoke or Tampa area

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old juvenile.

Leanna Payton Blankenship was last seen in Franklin County on Thursday. Blankenship has a medical condition that requires medication.

She may be in the Roanoke area, and it’s possible she’s trying to reach Tampa, Fla.

Blankenship has tattoos of a butterfly on her right foot, bells on her left chest, and a butterfly on the right side of her neck.

If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 483-3000.

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Crystal Graham

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Crystal Graham is the digital editor and development director for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. She also has a strong development background as the former director in Virginia for a national suicide prevention organization. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.