AeroFarms hopes to sell
AeroFarms aims to sell its Ringgold, Virginia, vertical farming facility this month, with a potential shutdown scheduled between March 17…
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Axton man arrested for child porn
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested an Axton manfollowing an investigation involving the unlawful recording of…
Books and Bunnies event coming soon
The Harvest Youth Board encourages reading for children through interactive Easter events. Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board to…
Planning Commission receives $1 million
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission learned in December that it had been awarded $1,000,000 in funding through the Virginia…
Former attorney charged with rape
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested an individual in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation…
Bassett band receives international recognition
The Bassett High School Band of Distinction has been awarded the 2025 Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa…
Axton man arrested for animal cruelty
On March 1, 2026, Deputies with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the area of 319 Robin…
Arrest made after shots fired inside restaurant
On March 1, 2026, at 1:39 AM, Martinsville Police officers responded to a fight in progress call at Wild Magnolia’s…
Judge Greer retires
Circuit Judge G. Carter Greer retired on Saturday after a legal career of more than 40 years, half of that…
Danville crime at 40-year low
Crime in Danville fell to a 40-year low in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year of overall declines, according to…