State correctional facilities continue reopening
The Virginia Department of Corrections began reopening its facilities to the public on July 15 and will enter another important...
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Health officials said a child died from COVID-19 complications
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced Thursday that a child in the Eastern Region died from complications of COVID-19. ...
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During campus fire safety month in September, college students are urged to protect themselves and their peers from fire on campus this fall
This fall, college students are returning to campus, many for the first time in over a year, marking the start...
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Universal masking now required in schools
Gov. Ralph Northam Gov. Northam announced a Public Health Emergency Order requiring universal masking in all indoor settings in Virginia’s K-12...
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Health officials expect “bad winter” with COVID-19
The average number of COVID-19 vaccines administered each day has significantly dropped since the spring. A little more than 4.6...
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School board approves back to school plan
The Martinsville School Board awarded former board member Dominique Hylton with a plaque in honor of his service. From left...
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A Hope-Spark Igniter: New Uptown Partnership director leads effort to revitalize Martinsville
Kathy Deacon (By Sera Petras) By Callie Heitala Kathy Deacon wants to make some magic happen in Martinsville. As...
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Hall, Hodges named to Region 3 Council
Henry County Administrator Tim Hall and Rhonda Hodges, Vice President, Workforce, Economic & Community Development at Patrick & Henry...
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Cruise-in on track for this year
The annual Bassett Highway 57 Cruise-in will be held Saturday, Aug. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. Cliff Stone,...
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Smith River Fest set for August 21
It’s almost time to grab the paddles and fishing poles for a day of family fun down by the water...
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