Organizers aim to get Bassett Community Center operational again
The center has many large, multipurpose rooms that can be used for a wide range of activities. Efforts continue to...
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Rawls and Jones win council bids, county school board seat decided
Newly elected Martinsville City Council members Aaron Rawls (left) and LC Jones (right), celebrate their victory with council member Tammy...
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Animal cruelty case under investigation
Henry County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information that will help resolve an animal cruelty case, according to a release. On...
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Largen, Shively appointed by county board
The School Board of Henry County approved a recommendation by Superintendent Sandy Strayer to fill two administrative positions at a...
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Dine Small campaign kicks off Small Business Saturday
For the fifth year, the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) will sponsor its Dine Small campaign on Small Business...
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Drug treatment court seeks to keep offenders out of jails
A new drug treatment court, a collaboration between the court system and Piedmont Community Services (PCS), is looking to take...
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Public vision for new park sought
Henry County is giving residents an opportunity to help design a park through an online survey scheduled to run until...
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Legacy continues as Big Bird’s Toy Run returns for 30th year
Kickstands will go up on Saturday, Nov. 12 as the Big Bird Toy Run once again gets underway to raise...
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Volunteers are needed as Warming Center opens for season
The Martinsville-Henry County Warming Center is seeking volunteers as operations get underway for the season. The center operated at Forest...
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Kids clothing resale store marks 50th new business to open since the pandemic
Forever Young celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 1. Forever Young, a store for new and...
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