By the people, for the people Music, magic, mud, and more
A reticulated python greeted visitors to the Smith River Fest. By Callie Hietala Music, mud, motors, and magic were just...
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Former chain store employees open new print shop
From left: Sharon Shepherd, Seth Chandler, Brian Mills, Henry County Public Relations and Community Liaison Brandon Martin, Collinsville District Supervisor...
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Local agency receives marketing grant
VisitMartinsville has received $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism...
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Alpha-gal symposium to address hope and resilience
Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead and New College Institute will host the third Alpha-gal Symposium on Aug. 28 in Martinsville, Virginia. The...
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Eight county schools report positive COVID cases during first week of class
Magna Vista High School reported three positive Coronavirus cases and 16 students and staff in quarantine during the first week...
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COVID-19 Outbreaks Dashboard reinstated
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reinstated the Outbreaks by Selected Exposure Settings Dashboard in the VDH COVID-19 Data Insights dashboards on Aug....
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Applications accepted to help with costs of organic certification
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for USDA funds to assist with...
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Do you own land?
Do you own farm or forestland? Thousands of acres of family-owned land in the region will change hands in the...
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VDACS sets dates for Pesticide Collection Program
Farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, homeowners and golf course operators are encouraged to participate in the Virginia Pesticide...
Read moreReimbursement funding for eligible organic growers, processors announced
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) recently received approval to reimburse eligible organic growers and processors for...
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