Former mayor Oakes to leave Martinsville, will remain a proud bulldog
LD Oakes gives closing remarks during a going-away party for he and his wife, Retha, as they prepare to move...
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Martin family honored on Arbor Day
By Brandon Martin Several community members gathered in Uptown Martinsville on April 30 for the dedication of two trees to...
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The Ground Floor plans to become the ‘living room’ of Martinsville
Josh Blancas, owner of The Ground Floor, is presented a gift from local officials during a soft opening for...
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Beaver Hills Golf Course under new management
The American flag is presented at a flag-changing ceremony at Beaver Hills Golf Course. By Brandon Martin Local and state...
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Governor’s race draws $11 million total in first-quarter fundraising
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service The 13 candidates running for the Virginia executive mansion raised a total of over...
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American Rescue Plan funds tapped to expand nutrition assistance for seniors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing food assistance to low-income seniors – a population that has been especially...
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City juniors, seniors to be inducted into National Honor Society
Five seniors and 23 juniors at Martinsville High School will be inducted this Friday into the National Honor Society. ...
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PSA approves budget, obtains lower rate on waived transaction fees
By Brandon Martin The Henry County Public Service Authority (PSA) approved its $12,635,578 fiscal year 2021-2022 budget during an April...
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Local projects among those recommended by Northam
Gov. Ralph Northam Projects in Patrick and Henry counties were among the 13 recommended by Gov. Ralph Northam to...
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Questions raised about use of funds from sales tax referendum
By Brandon Martin A former teacher raised concerns during an April 27 Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting over the...
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