Henry County Enterprise

A Bassett woman is dead, and a Fieldale man was charged with second degree murder, in connection with an alleged shooting incident Tuesday, according to a release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Krystal Anne McReynolds, 34, of McKinley Drive, Bassett, died Wednesday after suffering at least one gunshot wound to the face, the release stated. She was found Tuesday night lying outside of a home located at 60 Fourth St., Fieldale when authorities responded to a call that an individual had been shot, according to the release. The Martinsville-Henry County Emergency 911 Center received the call on February 18  at 9:48...

By Brandon Martin The demographics of the City of Martinsville look a little different than the rest of the country. According to the United States Census Bureau 2019 statistics, African Americans make up about 13 percent of the country and only about 19 percent of Virginia. In Martinsville; however, the current...

By Brandon Martin Alice Ann Blevins and others are on a crusade to find purr-fect homes for a colony of feral cats near the Clock Tower on Franklin Street in Martinsville. Blevins, an animal-lover, said that the exact number of felines is uncertain, but she expects "there are about 30 cats...

By Brandon Martin Small businesses have the opportunity to make a splash at Fast Track 2020 being held at the Patriot Centre Industrial Park from Mar. 3-4. The event, hosted by the Martinsville-Henry County (MHC) Chamber of Commerce, is themed "Best of the Decade, 2010 – 2019." This year also marks the...

By Brandon Martin Henry County fire crews and rescue personnel responded to two separate structure fires on Feb. 6, that have both been ruled accidental. The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Communications Center received the call at 12:38 p.m. and Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, Patrick-Henry Volunteer Fire Department, Fieldale Volunteer Fire Department,...

By Brandon Martin Personal tragedy prompted a Martinsville woman to take action and try to make Martinsville streets safer for all. Donna Acuna-Rivera addressed members of Martinsville City Council, requesting either a stoplight or rumble strips be placed at the intersection of Moss and Market streets, citing multiple collisions and even...

Applications are being accepted for two three-week summer sessions of the Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps. The application deadline is March 5. The program will be held June 21-July 11 and July 19-Aug. 8. YCC crew members are provided room, board, T-shirts and equipment. They receive a $500 stipend at the...

Ferrum College released the names of students who made the President's List (GPA of 4.0 for the semester) and their Dean's List (GPA of 3.4 or higher for the semester). Local students who met the criteria are below:     President's List *Jasmine Agee, Axton *Brandy Lee Bembry, Stuart *Alexis Davidson, Bassett *Emelia Elisabeth Rose Guebert,...

Nearly three out of every 10 of Virginia’s 2019 public high school graduates demonstrated college-level achievement on at least one Advanced Placement examination, according to data released today by the College Board, the nonprofit organization that manages the AP program. The College Board reported today that 28.8% of the commonwealth’s...

By Brandon Martin As I averted my gaze to avoid the sight of my own reflection from the polished finish of the wooden furniture in front of me at the old Henry County Courthouse in Uptown Martinsville, I couldn't help but wonder how I ended up there. It was a Saturday...