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Good and faithful servant: retiring County Administrator honored
Tim Hall’s time as County Administrator and Public Service Authority (PSA) General Manager for Henry County ended Thursday, June 30....
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County administrator speaks out against “disinformation” regarding deputy pay
At his final meeting of the Henry County Board of Supervisors as County Administrator, Tim Hall addressed what he termed...
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Four counts of attempted murder among charges filed
Authorities in Henry County charged a Bassett woman with four counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement office and...
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Henry County moves closer to universal broadband coverage
The Henry County Board of Supervisors authorized a contract with RiverStreet Networks on Tuesday that would expand internet services to...
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Two organizations partner to create the Butler Legacy Fund
T & Lindley Butler, founders of the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), honored with creation of new fund. T &...
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Fire department faces declining applicant pool for positions “A very rewarding, very humbling career,” says fire chief.
The Martinsville Fire & EMS Department is seeking applicants for immediate full and part-time openings. A $6,000 hire-on bonus is...
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First VMNH Wildlife Festival a ‘wild’ success
Attendees to the Virginia Museum of Natural History’s (VMNH) first Wildlife Festival were greeted on the plaza by a reticulated...
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Forever free: Juneteenth celebrated locally, nationwide
On Jan. 1, 1836, in the midst of the American Civil War, then-President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, ordering...
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Protect pets from summer heat
Even before the first official day of summer, the southeastern U.S. has been wracked with an oppressive heatwave. While many...
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Building better tomorrows: new clinic aims to help autistic youth
A new avenue of help is available in the Martinsville-Henry County community for children on the autism spectrum. The PHS...
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