Local author explores Martinsville, Henry County history through a new lens
Author and photographer Stephen H. Provost examines the history of Martinsville, Virginia, a town with a larger-than-life story, in his...
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National Public Lands Day marked with free parking
Across the state, Virginia State Parks will join the celebration of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28 with free...
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New Exhibits Opening at Piedmont Arts
Jill Jensen, Sister Death New exhibits featuring quilted works by Jill Jensen and ceramic and found object sculptures by Barbara...
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New welding facility to be unveiled
________________________________________________________________________ Patrick Henry Community College is opening its new welding lab in Patrick County to the public on Wednesday, Oct....
Read moreVoter Registration Is Up More in Democratic Strongholds
By Kelly Booth Capital News Service Over the past four years, voter registration has grown faster in Virginia localities that...
Read morePHCC included in expansion of Cloud Computing Degree Programs
Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) was among those in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to be included in a...
Read moreRodgers, Parker among new appointments
Warren Rodgers, of Patrick Springs, and executive director of the Southside Survivor Response Center, Inc. was among those Gov. Ralph...
Read moreVirginia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.8%, remains higher than average in some localities
By Andrew Riddler Capital News Service Virginia continues to have one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates, state and federal...
Read moreVMNH receives $20,000 grant for upcoming festivals
The Virginia Museum of Natural History was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr.,...
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Wholesale store now open for business
Several attended a ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Howell’s Wholesale, a new local business that is located...
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