Dig with care when planting
April is National Safe Digging Month, and the State Corporation Commission’s Division of Utility and Railroad Safety (URS) is reminding...
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Vaccine eligibility expands to all adults by April 18
All individuals in Virginia age 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Sunday, April...
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PCS board among those slated to receive federal funds
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $498,961 to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, based in Martinsville, to develop a...
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Stowe among new appointees to VMNH board
Melany Stowe, of Ridgeway, was among those recently appointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to serve on the Board of Trustees...
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County schools to offer in-person instruction four days a week
Michael Minter, director of career and technical education and the Career Academy, explained plans to purchase new laptops with the...
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Residential group home to provide transitional assistance to former inmates
By Brandon Martin A new group home for those seeking reentry into the community after the service of a jail...
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Author releases two books featuring historic Martinsville
Stephen Provost in front of the former Globman’s in Martinsville. By Brandon Martin A local author has written two new...
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Carter Bank and Trust named Corporate Partner of the Year by DRBA
Carter Bank & Trust was recently recognized as a Corporate Partner of the Year by the Dan River Basin Association...
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VEC investigating potential identity theft reports
By Brandon Martin The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is looking into reports that some customers' banking information may have been...
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Virginia to expand access to childcare, increase support to providers
An additional $203.6 million in federal stimulus funds and expanded eligibility criteria for the Child Care Subsidy Program will...
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