Libraries offering new privacy pod workspace
The new privacy pods at libraries in Patrick County and Martinsville offer a quiet, private space to work. (Photo courtesy...
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Youth board supports poetry effort in high schools
A local project is aimed at improving local literacy scores and establishing poetry clubs at local high schools garnered support...
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County participates in initiative to support of local veterans
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Henry County announced that the administration building would be illuminated green Oct....
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Several races are on Tuesday’s ballot
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8 will decide several contested races in Henry County and the City...
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Fourth graders learn about the environment, plant trees
Fourth grade students from Martinsville City and Franklin County schools planted trees along Philpott Lake while learning about the importance...
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Board recognizes Radford Hall of Famer as Headliner
Patrinda Toney Hughes was recognized by the Henry County Board of Supervisors as a Headliner. Patrinda Toney Hughes was recognized...
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Council candidates draw lines at forum
The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum at the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Oct. 21....
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County honors local heroes with bridge memorials
Seven law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were recognized by the Henry County Board of Supervisors...
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Petty to hold book signing in Martinsville
Kyle Petty with his new memoir. (Photo credit to MacMillan Audio) NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will be signing copies of his...
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Griffith mounts reelection bid
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, is seeking reelection for Virginia's 9th District seat in the November election. Incumbent U.S....
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