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Wastewater issues should be excluded from reversion talks
By Debbie Hall and Brandon Martin Staff Writers At least one member of Martinsville City Council is calling for Martinsville’s...
Read moreCrash results in death of Axton man
An Axton man died in a single vehicle crash on Monday, according to a release from the Virginia State Police....
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Bassett to lead AHFA in 2020
John E. “Jeb” Bassett was elected 2020 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance Board of Directors. John E. “Jeb”...
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Coats for Kids 2019 drive a success
(Left to right): Debra Buchanan, vice chairman, Henry County Board of Supervisors, Horsepasture District; MC Thornton of One Hour Martinizing;...
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Harvest Foundation to fund summer internship program
Sarah Hodges (right), director of tourism and talent development at the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp., is pictured with DeWitt...
Read moreBudget proposals announced to combat maternal and infant mortality
Recently, Gov. Ralph Northam announced his proposed budget will include approximately $22 million to combat maternal and infant mortality and...
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Computer Science Education Week celebrated at Carlisle School
Caselyn Alderman, Eleanor Favero, and Charlotte Burdine practice coding skills on an iPad app during the Hour of Code at...
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Ribbon cutting held at Chicken in the Basket
From left, Debra Buchanan, vice chairman of the Henry County Board of Supervisors; Hunter Dowell, Tori Barnhardt, Susie Boyd, Alex...
Read moreHarvest grant award to fund Dick & Willie Trail expansion
Henry County received a two-year grant from The Harvest Foundation totaling $320,600 to expand the Dick & Willie Trail. Pictured...
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