Attendees to the Virginia Museum of Natural History’s (VMNH) first Wildlife Festival were greeted on the plaza by a reticulated...

On Jan. 1, 1836, in the midst of the American Civil War, then-President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, ordering...

Even before the first official day of summer, the southeastern U.S. has been wracked with an oppressive heatwave. While many...

A new avenue of help is available in the Martinsville-Henry County community for children on the autism spectrum. The PHS...

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Patrick Henry Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) restored the monument that was erected...

The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society Board of Directors held its first meeting of its new year at Beaver Creek Plantation...

State representatives dedicated a historical highway marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources that recognizes a camping area...

For nearly 45 years, Beth Kotchish taught and looked after children at First Baptist Early Learning Center in Martinsville. “I...

The 2nd annual Miss Henry County Fair Pageant was held on Saturday, June 11 at the Henry County Recreation Center,...

Ben Williams There are some who argue that conscription — being forced to join the military once you’ve reached a...