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Martinsville man beaten in his home by three men
According to Martinsville City Police, on 5/16/13, a 50 year old Martinsville man reported that he met three men at the Walmart in Martinsville near ...
Missing Bassett teenager found in Roanoke
A missing 16 year-old Bassett boy was found Saturday in Roanoke County by police. They say he stole his father’s van and used it to ...
Cicadas are here
You are no doubt beginning to see the cicadas in and around Martinsville and Henry County. In case you are unfamiliar with the phenomenon, here ...
$2.5 million in new resources for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today highlighted more than $2.5 million that’s being made available for 24 Virginia community health centers as a ...
Smith River Sports Complex Continues to Increase Events and Revenue
Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority receives Harvest funding to support programming at the Complex Martinsville, VA – It is rare to drive by the Smith ...
Bassett teenager arrested on federal charges for breaking into Post Office
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 7:27 am on April 18, 2013 in reference to a breaking and entering at the ...
Road bill signed
Governor Bob McDonnell held a ceremonial signing yesterday for a major legislative triumph. It was for his sweeping, long-term overhaul of Virginia’s system for funding ...
Budget hearing set for Tuesday
A public hearing on the upcoming budget is set for Tuesday this week in Council Chambers at 7:30pm. The plan includes increases in the real ...
Local businessman hopes to make a comeback after conviction
Maurice Lorin Raynor, Jr. opened Internet sweepstakes businesses in Martinsville and Pittsylvania County. Prior to that he operated a convenience store in Ridgeway that was ...
Monogram Loves Kids Foundation now accepting grang applications
Martinsville, VA. – The Monogram Loves Kids Foundation announced they are accepting grant applications from organizations seeking funding for children-focused programs. The Foundation will be ...
Minor Flooding Possible
According to the National Weather Service, there is a possibility of minor flooding along creeks, streams, and in low-lying flood prone areas through Wednesday morning. ...
Virginia ABC Agents Seize Two 800-Gallon Stills in Franklin County
RICHMOND – A nine month long investigation by special agents of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Bureau of Law Enforcement culminated yesterday ...