Martinsville man dies in Henry County crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Martinsville man Friday night. The crash…
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Council tables budget vote
Martinsville City Council on Tuesday tabled a vote on the city’s proposed $122 million budget and scheduled another work session…
Broadband moving slow in Henry County
Only 26 Henry County residents currently have internet service through the county’s yearslong broadband expansion project, officials learned Tuesday. RiverStreet…
Gas prices are up 6.3 cents per gallon this week
Gas prices in Virginia are up 6.3 cents per gallon this week, averaging $4.36 today, according to GasBuddy. That’s 43…
City Hall pointing fingers over petition
On Friday evening, City Registrar Sara Workman issued a press release blaming former Commonwealth’s Attorney Andy Hall for providing her…
Construction begins on Microporous facility
Construction has begun on the new Microporous facility at the Berry Hill Megasite in Pittsylvania County, a billion-dollar project expected…
Active shooter/mass casualty exercise planned
Martinsville and Henry County will be among 18 first-responder agencies in the region taking part in an Active Shooter and…
Gas prices near highest level in 4 years ahead of Memorial Day
Fuel prices on a pump at a Marathon gas station in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Alex…
Two arrested in Axton drug raid
Two people were arrested Thursday after Henry County deputies executed a narcotics search warrant at an Axton home, authorities said.…
Henry County sells land to APCO
Appalachian Power’s purchase of land at Patriot Centre II is fueling speculation about whether the Henry County site could support…