Drowning at SML
A drowning has been reported at Smith Mountain Lake on Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office reports receiving a call about a…
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City manager responds to lawsuit
Martinsville City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides filed a response on deadline day in a lawsuit filed by Councilman Aaron Rawls after…
Ridgeway man arrested for child pornography
On July 1, 2025, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), began…
Martinsville hires new head basketball coach
Martinsville City Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Hall as the new head coach of the…
“Chill Out” campaign begins in Henry County
COLLINSVILLE, Va. (July 1, 2025) ‒ Henry County is inviting residents to beat the heat and support local small businesses…
Collinsville vape store under investigation
Welfare Check Leads to Narcotics Investigation at Collinsville Business Collinsville, VA – On July 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m.,…
Cleanup nets 26 tons of debris at SML
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride…
Youth Board and library partner to promote literacy
Martinsville, Va. — A new partnership between the Harvest Youth Board (HYB) and the Blue Ridge Regional Library is turning…
Gas prices up for holiday
It’s the week of July 4th, and average gas prices in Virginia have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the…
Martinsville man surrenders to police after shooting on Massey Street
UPDATE: June 29, 2025: On June 29, 2025, Devin Jamar Stockton surrendered himself to officers at the Martinsville Police Department.…