Councilman Aaron Rawls ejected from meeting
Mayor LC Jones banged the gavel multiple times and ordered Councilman Aaron Rawls to “fall in order” just before City…
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Henry County sets new tax due dates
The Henry County Board of Supervisors amended their ordinance on Tuesday to change the due dates and delinquent dates for…
Collinsville man charged with pornography
On March 22, 2025, investigators with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 89 Terry Court, Apartment…
Unemployment rates released
The latest unemployment rates are out. Martinsville is at 4.9%, up from 4.6%. Henry County is at 4.4%, up from…
Caesars announces opening of entertainment and venue center
Caesars Virginia in Danville is opening up its entertainment and venue center on June 6. Country musician Gary Allan will…
Community meeting held on reassessments
A community meeting sponsored by a local women’s sorority was held at the TAD Space uptown last night. About 25…
Crabtree, Dickens appointed to NCI’s board
Dr. Mark Crabtree, managing partner of Martinsville Smiles Dentistry and former mayor of Martinsville, and Jay Dickens, CEO of The…
Mayor to negotiate contract with city manager
City Council has designated Mayor LC Jones as the point man to negotiate the current contract with City Manager Aretha…
Stockholder offers to buy Lee Enterprises, owner of Martinsville Bulletin
In wake of loss reports, declining stock value, and a cyber attack, the largest owner of Lee Enterprises stock, Hoffmann…
Jury awards $750,000 in racial discrimination case
A jury has awarded two Franklin County families $750,000 after a landlord evicting them from lakefront rental property at Smith…