Calendar of Events | March, 2019
(The following information is from visitmartinsville.com, the website of the Tourism Office of the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. See that website for more...
Edwards Adult Day Center celebrates 30 years
By Becky Lovell
For 30 years, the Edwards Adult Day Center has provided day services to hundreds of dependent adults and their families.
The center, at...
Ice cream shop to openin April at Collinsville site
Livy's ice cream shop plans to open in mid March for a couple of weekends prior to its official opening, in which they are...
Runners gearing up for half marathon, 5K
By Ginny Wray
Area runners are in high gear, training for the ninth Martinsville Half Marathon and 5K on March 30.
The 13.1-mile half marathon and...
Investing in the futureCounty man was among first workers at Philpott...
By Ginny Wray
Robert L. Hamby jokes that he invested in Philpott Dam.
No, he isn’t referring to the hours he spent helping build at the...
Local businessman had key role in bringing Press Glass to CCBC
By Ginny Wray
A Polish company’s decision to build a glass processing operation in Henry County began when a local businessman saw a company’s need...
Music, food fill the auditoriummonthly at Spencer-Penn
By Mary Jordan
Music Night at Spencer Penn Centre began on the second Friday night in February 2006.
Having obtained the deed to the property in...
Fountain of YouthVolunteering keeps 92-year-old active and involved
By Ginny Wray
At 92 years of age, Eugene Wagoner has found the secret to a long, full life — Grace Network.
It is not the...
Brewery plans expansion
By Ginny Wray
After only 17 months in business, Henry County’s first craft brewery is expanding, thanks to growing demand and a state grant.
Mountain Valley...