Eviction money coming to area

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has included Martinsville and Henry County in a $2.9 million Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot program. The United Way of Henry County and Martinsville is to receive $143,000 to provide eviction prevention and diversion services through rental assistance, utility assistance, support services to complete workforce training or maintain employment and financial education courses, a release from the Governor’s office on Friday stated.