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ValleyStar Donates $8,000 to P&HCC Scholarships, Motorsports Program
ValleyStar Credit Union recently made two donations to the Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation totaling $8,000. These donations will...
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Nominations being accepted for 2022 Outstanding Military Veteran Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Martinsville-Henry County Outstanding Military Veteran award for 2022. The award will go to...
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VMNH receives $25,000 grant to support Science Outreach Initiative
The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) received a $25,000 grant from the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation...
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Uganda Conservation Foundation founder visits Martinsville
Michael Keigwin, the founder of the Uganda Conservation Foundation, stopped in Martinsville as part of his lecture series in the...
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Martinsville Speedway gears up for exciting weekend
The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Martinsville Speedway, one of many events scheduled...
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Hundreds flock to Martinsville Speedway’s 75th anniversary celebration
Hundreds of fans attended the 75th anniversary celebration of the Martinsville Speedway. If attendance at the Martinsville Speedway’s 75th anniversary...
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Martinsville City Schools gear up for mental health awareness
Dr. Travis Worrell delivered a presentation on National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Martinsville City...
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FAHI works to expand museum, explore potential for growth
Members of the FAHI (Fayette Area Historical Initiative) look forward to growing the organization as they revamp operations at the...
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Historic marker to commemorate the Martinsville Seven unveiled
A historic marker commemorating the Martinsville Seven is situated outside of the Historic Henry County Courthouse in Martinsville. The cost...
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Water levels dip below seasonal average at Philpott Lake
Low water levels are visible from the Philpott Dam Overlook. Concerns and questions abound about the noticeably lower than usual...
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