This chart shows that local real estate taxes cover only a fraction of what it costs to fund core services—education, the Sheriff’s Office, and public safety—requiring about $2.19 in local funding for every $1 raised from real estate taxes. The Henry County Board of Supervisors held its annual budget planning session Feb. 9 at the Henry County Department of Public...
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ormer Del. Charles Poindexter passed away at age 83 on Feb. 4. He served as the 9th District House of Delegates representative for 14 years, from 2008-2022....
Martinsville Commonwealth’s Attorney Patrick Flinn continues reviewing a citizen petition seeking to remove Mayor LC Jones from the City Council. By Taylor Boyd Martinsville Commonwealth’s Attorney Patrick...
Henry County supervisors Pam Cobler and Chris Lawless (right) visited Richmond to advocate for Mayo River State Park funding and other county priorities. Lawless and Cobler, along...
Several people helped celebrate at a ribbon-cutting for The 9th House in Uptown Martinsville. By Jessica Dillon After weather-related delays caused by snow and ice, the 9th...
By Taylor Boyd Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis said there has been confusion in the community about Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order outlining statewide law enforcement...
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