Former BB&T building to be transformed
The former BB&T building in Uptown Martinsville will be renamed to One Ellsworth as part of its transformation into commercial...
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Board approves tax relief
The Henry County Board of Supervisors votes to grant relief on 2022 personal property taxes. From left to right: Jim...
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Nominations now being accepted for annual community service award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 22nd annual Jack Dalton Community Service Award. Dalton served as a member of...
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IALR to hold open house, auction for ‘Wreaths For A Cause’ Program
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), which serves Henry County and the City of Martinsville, will hold “Wreaths...
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Virginia-grown holiday plants make fresh, festive gifts
Poinsettias are thought to be the Cadillac of holiday plants, but Virginia gift givers have plenty of other options as...
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Mail Theft Leads to Check Fraud
Scams aren’t always high tech – some of the most common are about as old fashioned as they come. In...
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Church awards scholarships
Morning Star Holy Church recently started a scholarship program to help local students with the cost of higher education. The...
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Photographer discusses work, storytelling during Piedmont Arts event
John Plashal, a Richmond photographer, visited Piedmont Arts to talk about his work, ‘A Beautifully Broken Virginia,’ which shows abandoned...
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Ellis wants to use new role to help bring out creative side in others
Lauren Ellis assumed the role of programs and public relations coordinator at Piedmont Arts in September, armed with a vision...
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Unique activities planned for new park, residents asked for input
Riverview Park will be crafted out of a 117-acre plot of land located next to the Smith River Sports Complex....
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