Updated Friday, April 26, 2024
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LOCAL NEWS:
The New College Institute has appointed board member Richard Hall to represent the school in a mediation with its foundation. The two entities have been entangled in a dysfunctional relationship for years and most recently the foundation has made efforts to distance itself from the school.
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a new camping facility on Lee Ford Camp Road on a little over 50 acres of land. The proposal would have provided a new venue about a mile north of Greensboro Road. Neighbors were opposed to the plan.
A federal judge has ordered West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s $1 billion lawsuit with Carter Bank be heard in Roanoke instead of West Virginia. Carter Bank is seeking reimbursement of loans from the governor while Justice claims the bank has involved itself in unfair business practices to his detriment.
The local chamber of commerce held it post legislative update at NCI yesterday morning. Delegate Eric Phillips was the only representative that spoke. He said he expected the General Assembly to approve a budget when it met again on May 13.
A wedge of high pressure will keep low clouds and occasional rain showers or drizzle in the area through Saturday. Dry conditions and very warm temperatures return for the end of the weekend and remain into much of next week. Chances for rain increase Tuesday with a frontal passage. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible, mainly in the afternoon hours each day for the remainder of the work week.
Sports airs Monday through Saturday on WHEE.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR:
SATURDAY
Country Breakfast Buffett: 6-10 a.m., Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department; $10; will be serving bacon, ham, sausage, biscuits, gravy (white and brown), eggs, apples, grits, milk, orange juice and coffee.
Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main Street; Saturdays from April 27-Nov. 16 and Saturdays from July 10-Sept. 25.
Young Life MHC Cornhole classic: 12 p.m., Smith River Sports Complex.
Rainy Daises: 2:30 p.m., Martinsville Main Library; learn how to DIY a decorative ceramic rain boot with acrylics and artificial daisies; non-refundable $10 supply fee required at registration; register at 276-403-5430.
31 Bingo Night Benefit: 4 p.m. (bingo starts at 5 p.m.), Heritage Event Center, 1230 Oak Level Rd.; in support of the Bassett Branch Library Expansion Project; packets include three games per play; 20 plays per packet with first $20 and additional packets at $10.
SUNDAY
Barn Quilt class: 1-5 p.m., Spencer Penn Centre; all supplies provided; class filled on a first paid first served basis.
MONDAY
CDL training: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; P&HCC, through May 23; call 276-545-0260 for more information.
Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department Weekly Bingo: 7 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.; held every Monday.
Smith River Singers Spring Concert: 7 p.m., Galilean House of Worship, 5078 A.L. Philpott Hwy; free admission.
TUESDAY
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
Bassett Train Station Farmers’ Market: 5-7 p.m., Bassett Train Station; Tuesdays from April 30 to Sept. 24.
WEDNESDAY
Smith Memorial United Methodist Church community meal: 5-6 p.m., corner of John Redd Boulevard and Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville. Serving takeout community meals. Call 276-647-8150 before 3:30 p.m. to reserve your meal.
THURSDAY
Bob Ross Painting Class: 9:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts; instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse will teach students to paint Bob Ross’s Evening Waterfall; students should bring a roll of paper towels, all other supplies provided; admission costs are $75 for members and $85 for non-members. Register at PiedmontArts.org or by calling the museum.
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
Henry County Public Schools board meeting: 5:30 p.m., Summerlin Room, County Administration Building.