Schools bid to change funding process fails, board hears update on broadband expansion
For the second time in nearly as many months, the Henry County School system requested a change to how it...
Read more
Local News
Kornna Kitchen Prioritizes Community Focus
Rico Johnson opened Kornna Kitchen in Uptown Martinsville just over a year ago. Since then, his focus has been on...
Read more
Mental Health Walk to raise awareness, honor Angelina Moreton-Cobbler
The 4RC Community Mental Health Walk will be held on September 28 in memory of 15-year-old Angelina Moreton-Cobbler, who died...
Read more
Foundation commits $12 million to YMCA
The Harvest Foundation contributed $12 million toward the construction of the new YMCA. The Martinsville Henry County YMCA held an...
Read more
Deputy injured in high-speed pursuit
A Henry County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly involved in a larceny, sparking a high-speed chase that...
Read more
Man charged in connection with armed disturbance
A Ridgeway man has been charged in connection with an alleged armed domestic disturbance on Spet. 18 at 779 Wright...
Read more
Crucial funds raised for arts programming
Supporters of the arts gathered at Piedmont Arts for Savory September: Fortune + Flavor on Friday, Sept. 13 at the...
Read more
What to know about Virginia early voting, registration and the ballot
The 45-day early voting period is now underway in Virginia, which gives people more time to participate in the election....
Read more
Issues among council won’t impact city residents
Martinsville Mayor LC Jones reassured residents that disagreements among members of city council will not impact their ability to act...
Read more
Wind and rain from Hurricane Helene headed to Western Virginia
Flash flooding and high winds resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to impact travel on Thursday, Sept....
Read more