Proposed funding formula questioned by board
Henry County Public Safety Director Matt Tatum discussed an alternative method for the distribution formula for funds to EMS agencies....
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County approves additional funds for the library
The Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $39,472 in funding from its contingency fund for the Blue Ridge Regional...
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VMNH Dino Fest draws record crowd
The 2022 Virginia Museum of Natural History’s (VMNH) Dino Festival attracted a record-breaking crowd through the doors of the state’s...
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Sheriff’s deputies to receive compression raises
The Henry County Board of Supervisors allocated approximately $121,000 to its Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday to provide additional salary raises...
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Blue Ridge Duck Race set for Aug. 20
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge (BGCBR) is hosting the 8th annual Blue Ridge Duck Race on...
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Uptown Partnership receives VTC Grant for Tourism Marketing
Uptown Partnership has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) for a marketing campaign to promote...
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ARC funds approved for road improvements
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently awarded Henry County $1.2 million for Reservoir Road improvements project. The funds will be...
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Basketball clinic shoots for student success on and off court
As a longtime player and coach, Michael Jarrett knows that the skills learned in basketball extend well beyond the court....
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Former school board member honored with resolution
Del. Les Adams (far left) reads a joint resolution approved by the General Assembly in 2020 to honor longtime Henry...
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Raffle to raise funds for Historical Center war memorial
The newly completed hardscaping around the Vietnam veterans’ monument at the Bassett Historical Center includes stone pavers and poles to...
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