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Commissioner of Revenue Ruth Easley answers a question from council member Chad Martin. Easley expressed concern and frustration with the...

Marine Corps veteran Walter Sheppard was selected Martinsville and Henry County’s Veteran of the Year. By Callie Hietala At the...

The small business owners featured in the pilot season of “Hometown Hustle” are (bottom, from left: DeShanta Hairston of Books...

The Kiwanis Club of Bassett recently donated $300 to the Henry County Food Pantry. Shown are Bassett Kiwanis Club President...

By Callie Hietala Ridgeway and Horsepasture volunteer fire departments responded to a Nov. 11 blaze at Laminate Technologies on Industrial...

On Saturday November 6, robotics teams from Albert Harris and Patrick Henry elementary schools, and Martinsville Middle School participated in...

Fall is here and with cooler temperatures, changing leaves and shortened days, it’s a time when bears are highly active...

General fund revenues grew 15.6 percent in October, driven by an impressive growth in payroll withholding and sales tax collections,...

As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging everyone to use added caution when celebrating the holiday, as...

Myron Smith, of Martinsville, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most...