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Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Ninth District U.S. Rep. Congressman Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, on July 14 was informed that he.

WWII hero honored in July 4 celebration

By Brandon Martin At the very moment a flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol.

County schools roll out reopening strategy

The Henry County Public School division unveiled plans to operate under an “AABB” schedule, with.

Registration scheduled for annual Back2School event

By Brandon Martin Parents and children will have two opportunities to register to participate in.

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Martinsville schools tap Eastman COVID-19 Relief Fund for PPE

Travis Clemons, executive director of Administrative Services for Martinsville Public Schools, is pictured with Plexi-glass dividers, Tyvek suit, face shield, gown, face masks, forehead thermometer, and Hygenica Electro Hygiene System. (Contributed photo) Martinsville City Public Schools…

Application portal launched for emergency unemployment benefits

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) has launched the application portal to the federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits program. This program provides up to an additional 13 weeks of regular/traditional Unemployment Insurance benefits to individuals who have already exhausted…