Peggy Covington Jefferson
Peggy Covington Jefferson, 97, born November 29, 1925, in Martinsville, Virginia. She passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday,...
Letcher Clyde DeHart
Letcher Clyde DeHart, 95, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab....
Area native takes on role as secretary for NCI board
Eric Jones is the new secretary of the New College Institute’s Executive Board. Eric Jones, a 1997 graduate of Laurel...
Mobile Marketplace helps with food insecurity
The Feeding SWVA Mobile Marketplace set up in Henry County at the HJDB event center the first Thursday of every...
Donley in custody in North Carolina
Lucas John Donley, 36, of 1632 Carroll Ave., Roanoke, is wanted by authorities in Henry County in connection with an...
Year in Review
The past year seems to have flown by, with many issues tackled, some resolved, and others carried over into 2023....
Uptown Partnership Joins DHCD’s Mobilizing Main Street Program Cohort
Martinsville Uptown Partnership (UP) is joining the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first-ever Mobilizing Main Street Program...
Step into the new year with a First Day Hike
First Day Hike Put your best foot forward and start off the new year with an outdoor adventure at any...
SCC Concludes Revised Rate Review for Appalachian Power, Directs Reduction to Interim Base Rates
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) concluded a revised triennial review of the base rates for Appalachian Power Company that reduces...