DRBA staff among those honored at VMNH Jefferson Awards
By Callie Hietala Two staff members of the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) were among the honorees at the Virginia...
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Jack Dalton Park to go blue for Autism Awareness Day
Michael and Amber Venable’s children, Kailyn (age 11), Kylan (age 7), and Kade (age 3). Kylan was diagnosed with...
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Charity League set for spring Bargain Fair
Shoppers filled the building at 242 Franklin Street in Martinsville during October’s fall Bargain Fair. Fair...
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Students transport audiences to “a whole new world” in Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.”
Martinsville High School junior Logan Carter (right, foreground) and the cast of Martinsville City Public Schools Drama Club perform the...
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Residents discuss issues at public input session on ARPA funding
City Council member Danny Turner (from right), Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, and Mayor Kathy Lawson present a proclamation to Ralph...
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Martinsville’s textile heritage celebrated at Founders Day
Founders Day guests look at memorabilia brought in by former employees of the various textile companies. By Callie Hietala Martinsville’s...
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Supreme Court appoints panel on reversion
By Callie Hietala The Supreme Court of Virginia has appointed the 3-judge panel that will rule on the issue of...
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Time capsule to be opened April 1
A time capsule embedded in the side of the old BB&T building on East Church Street will be opened at...
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Vipperman selected for judgeship, Bobbitt to serve as interim in PC
Patrick County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Brinegar-Vipperman recently was appointed as a General District Court judge by the Virginia General...
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Supervisors allocate sales tax money to school board
Debra Buchanan, of the Horsepasture District (left), and Ryan Zehr, of the Ridgeway District (right), presented a proclamation to Clay...
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