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Martinsville Schools Discuss Anti-Bullying Initiatives

October 22, 2024

At its October 15 meeting, the Martinsville School Board discussed ongoing efforts to combat bullying within city schools, an issue of increasing concern nationwide. The board also elected several individuals to the Special Education Advisory Committee. School officials from across the district shared details of their anti-bullying strategies. Ama Waller, principal of Martinsville Middle School, emphasized the importance of educating...

New YMCA Receives Naming Gift

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October 21, 2024

George W. Lester II, a Martinsville business leader, has committed $2.5 million to build the new YMCA near Uptown. George W. Lester, II, committed $2.5 million to...

Federal, state and local authorities join family in pursuit of justice

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October 18, 2024

Martinsville Police Chief Rob Fincher provided an update on the investigation into the death of Iviyan “Ivy” Dandridge and the involvement of Ceasefire Virginia, a state-led program...

Nonprofits in Henry County among those to receive funding boost from solar company

Input sought on Special Use Permits for Solar Energy Facilities

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October 18, 2024

A series of public hearings will be held on October 23, at 1 p.m. in the Summerlin Meeting Room of the Henry County Administration Building, on Kings...

Pictured from Left to Right: Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community Colleges System; Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College; Dr. Greg Hodges, President of Patrick & Henry Community College; Dr. Quentin Johnson, President of Southside Virginia Community College.

DCC hosts signing event to celebrate regional collaboration

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October 18, 2024

Danville Community College (DCC), alongside Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) and Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC), successfully hosted a landmark signing event on October 14, marking...

School board chairman, officials discuss bid for lump sum funding

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October 18, 2024

After a recently failed bid for lump sum funding, the chairman of the Henry County School Board outlined the reasons and gave a behind the scenes view...