NCI staff grows with eight new members
The New College Institute (NCI) announced new staff members that were hired over the past few months, including Christina Easley,...
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State departments’ new names reflect ‘all-in’ mission
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is now the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy). The name change...
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County, PSA offices to be closed Oct. 11
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Henry County and Public Service Authority offices will be closed on October 11....
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Change coming to some area codes
Mandatory 10-digit dialing (area code + phone number) will begin October 24 in Virginia area codes 804 and 276. The...
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German manufacturer to establish first U.S. operation in Henry County
Marc Nover, CEO of SCHOCK North America, and Gov. Ralph Northam (standing) announced the German company’s first manufacturing facility in...
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With staff losses in double digits, sheriff requests pay raises for law enforcement
Henry County law enforcement officers filled the Summerlin Meeting Room at the Henry County Administration Building Tuesday to support...
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Conversation turns to reversion at council meeting
The Rev. Charles Whitfield, (far right), accepted a resolution celebrating the Dry Bridge School from Mayor Kathy Lawson on behalf...
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Educator first in county to be included in international cohort
Matthew Woods, director of Student Support Services at Henry County Public Schools, was one of 24 educators from around the...
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Northam announced additional appointments
Gov. Ralph Northam Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced additional appointments to his administration. Karen Sorber, of Abingdon, was appointed to the...
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More people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine
By Callie Hietala Vaccination counts continue to trend upward in Martinsville and Henry County, with more than 300 area residents...
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