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This map shows the path the Moravians took (dotted line) through Henry County in 1753. (Photo sourced from MartinsvilleBulletin Bicentennial...

By Taylor Boyd Longtime Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steven “Steve” Dwayne Peal died May 24 at SOVAH Health-Martinsville after...

Weather permitting beginning Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m., a portion of Virginia 712 (Mary Hunter Drive) will be closed...

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and Henry County approved the sale of the Patriot Centre II property, or the Bryant...

The Bassett High School Class of 2026 graduates. (Contributed) By Jessica Dillon The Bassett High School Class of 2026 celebrated...

The Magna Vista class of 2026 celebrates graduation with a cap toss. (Contributed) By Jessica Dillon The Magna Vista High...

Carlisle School's Class of 2026. By Taylor Boyd A power outage may have darkened the room, but it didn’t stop...

By Jessica Dillon Martinsville High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 22, with student speakers...

Turning organic waste into clean energy was a futuristic idea that is now a real environmental solution in Virginia. By...

A former Henry County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged in connection with a 2025 incident, according to a release from...