Truex on the pole, Hamlin crashes in practice ahead of the Xfinity 500 cut off race in Martinsville
Read full article: Truex on the pole, Hamlin crashes in practice ahead of the Xfinity 500 cut off race in MartinsvilleTruex on the pole, Hamlin crashes in practice ahead of the Xfinity 500 cut off race in Martinsville
Elementary Students Shift Gears into STEM Learning at Martinsville Speedway
Read full article: Elementary Students Shift Gears into STEM Learning at Martinsville SpeedwayLocal fifth graders had the opportunity to experience the excitement of Martinsville Speedway, making their visit into a hands-on STEM learning adventure.
Cancer survivors attend Martinsville pink event
Read full article: Cancer survivors attend Martinsville pink eventOctober marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Saturday, cancer survivors and community members gathered in Martinsville to observe the occasion, with a goal of educating people on the topic and saving lives.
Local school counselors tackle bullying with education and emotional support
Read full article: Local school counselors tackle bullying with education and emotional supportFrom students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.
Local businesses inspire young minds at Martinsville’s career fair
Read full article: Local businesses inspire young minds at Martinsville’s career fairMartinsville City Schools is helping its middle school students learn more about what they want to be when they grow up by hosting a career fair called CTE Discovery Career Quest. It’s taking place October 8 at 10 am at the Big Chair Parking Lot in Uptown Martinsville.
Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near Schools
Read full article: Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near SchoolsMartinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.
Student arrested for reportedly making threat against Martinsville High School
Read full article: Student arrested for reportedly making threat against Martinsville High SchoolA student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
Student arrested for making reportedly threat against Martinsville High School
Read full article: Student arrested for making reportedly threat against Martinsville High SchoolA student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
Juvenile charged after bomb threat at Elementary School in Martinsville
Read full article: Juvenile charged after bomb threat at Elementary School in MartinsvilleThe Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat that was made over the phone towards G. W. Carver Elementary School Tuesday afternoon, according to the office.
Martinsville man arrested after leading cops on high-speed chase across state lines
Read full article: Martinsville man arrested after leading cops on high-speed chase across state linesA Martinsville man has been arrested after leading cops on a high-speed chase that went across state lines, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
Here’s how Virginia families can get help with school supplies ahead of the school year
Read full article: Here’s how Virginia families can get help with school supplies ahead of the school yearIf your family needs a little extra help this Back to School season, the Back2School outreach is here to help.
Martinsville teacher publishes book highlighting historic, untold stories of Patrick County
Read full article: Martinsville teacher publishes book highlighting historic, untold stories of Patrick CountyBeverly Belcher Woody has always loved history, and now she's sharing the untold history of Patrick County.
19-year-old dead, another person hurt after fight leads to shooting, according to Martinsville Police
Read full article: 19-year-old dead, another person hurt after fight leads to shooting, according to Martinsville PolicePolice said the shooting happened at a large gathering after a fight broke out.
'We have to lock them up:' A gun safety reminder after child gets ahold of firearm in Henry County
Read full article: 'We have to lock them up:' A gun safety reminder after child gets ahold of firearm in Henry CountyMarko Galbreath, the owner of T4Tactics said there is no reason for a gun to ever be loaded and lying around, especially around children.
9-year-old girl accidentally shot by another child, 19-year-old brother arrested in Martinsville
Read full article: 9-year-old girl accidentally shot by another child, 19-year-old brother arrested in MartinsvilleThe Henry County Sheriff's Office said they were told the loaded firearm was left unsecured in the home.
Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murderTelvin Hairston is now facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of an 82-year-old woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Martinsville sees 38% drop in crime thanks to new technology, community involvement
Read full article: Martinsville sees 38% drop in crime thanks to new technology, community involvementPolice said they’re making progress in Martinsville. While police are still investigating a shooting that left one man hurt over the weekend, the overall crime rate is down.
One dead, children flown to hospital with critical injuries after Henry County crash
Read full article: One dead, children flown to hospital with critical injuries after Henry County crashOne person is dead and two children were flown to a hospital following a Henry County crash, according to Virginia State Police.
Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across Virginia
Read full article: Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across VirginiaAttorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our region
Read full article: WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our regionAttorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.
First black female officers becomes first SRO for Martinsville’s Clearview Early Learning Center
Read full article: First black female officers becomes first SRO for Martinsville’s Clearview Early Learning CenterThe first black female officer in Martinsville is now making her mark on the next generation.
Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend
Read full article: Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekendWilliam Byron took the lead with 73 laps to go and held onto it during a two-lap overtime finish to enhance Hendrick Motorsports’ celebration of its 40-year anniversary with a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway.
Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81
Read full article: Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81A Roanoke County jury found a Martinsburg, West Virginia man guilty on charges related to a shooting along Interstate 81 in Roanoke County in Sept. 2022, according to Virginia State Police.
Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum leaders talk about exhibits honoring African Americans
Read full article: Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum leaders talk about exhibits honoring African AmericansThe goal of FAHI volunteers, working with staff members from the VFH, is to collect, preserve and interpret the Fayette Street experience through recorded oral history, public forums and workshops, lectures and other special programs.
Martinsville Accepting Applications for its Rehabilitation Project
Read full article: Martinsville Accepting Applications for its Rehabilitation ProjectThe City of Martinsville is seeking to revamp three more homes in its Pine Hall neighborhood through a $1.6 million Housing Rehabilitation Grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
Martinsville doctor who prescribed more than 500k doses of opioids granted new trial
Read full article: Martinsville doctor who prescribed more than 500k doses of opioids granted new trialA former Martinsville doctor who was sentenced to 40 years in prison after illegally prescribing more than a half-million opioids in a two-year timespan is getting a new trial.
Proposed bill to require Martinsville reversion referendum vote advances in House
Read full article: Proposed bill to require Martinsville reversion referendum vote advances in HouseVirginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would require Martinsville citizens to vote whether or not they want the city to revert to a town.
Martinsville man set to serve 10 years in prison for trafficking meth, cocaine
Read full article: Martinsville man set to serve 10 years in prison for trafficking meth, cocaineA Martinsville man will spend a decade behind bars in connection with a drug trafficking investigation, according to the Office of the Attorney General.
Martinsville charged with arson in connection with early morning structure fire
Read full article: Martinsville charged with arson in connection with early morning structure fireA 21-year-old Martinsville man has been charged with arson in relation to a house fire that happened early Wednesday morning.
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office arrest 38-year-old in connection with trailer theft
Read full article: Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office arrest 38-year-old in connection with trailer theftThe Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the person they say is responsible for stealing a dump trailer in early November.
Martinsville man facing charges after stealing money from Figsboro General Store
Read full article: Martinsville man facing charges after stealing money from Figsboro General StoreThe Henry County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man after he allegedly stole a money box from his former place of employment.
Henry Co. authorities searching for three involved in armed robbery at Martinsville jewelry store
Read full article: Henry Co. authorities searching for three involved in armed robbery at Martinsville jewelry storeThe Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Martinsville.
Law enforcement investigate Martinsville, Rockbridge County High School bomb threat hoax
Read full article: Law enforcement investigate Martinsville, Rockbridge County High School bomb threat hoaxAn update on a school threat hoax we first told you about Tuesday. We've learned two local school districts were among several others across the state to receive the same fake threat.
30-year-old man charged with first-degree murder after stabbing in Henry County
Read full article: 30-year-old man charged with first-degree murder after stabbing in Henry CountyThe Henry County Sheriff’s Office is providing more information on one of the two separate killings in Henry County this weekend.
Martinsville Police investigating deadly shooting
Read full article: Martinsville Police investigating deadly shootingMartinsville police are investigating a homicide. Police say around 2:30, Sunday morning, private citizens brought, Nyjeon Dameae Brandon,20, from Martinsville, to SOVAH Health Martinsville Emergency Room.
One in custody, another suspect wanted for robbery in Henry County, authorities say
Read full article: One in custody, another suspect wanted for robbery in Henry County, authorities sayThe Henry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at Woodforest Bank located inside Walmart in Martinsville.
Martinsville man hurt, another arrested after malicious wounding incident
Read full article: Martinsville man hurt, another arrested after malicious wounding incidentOne man is hurt and another has been taken into custody after a malicious wounding incident in Martinsville, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $70k for economic development planning in 9th District
Read full article: Congressman Morgan Griffith announces $70k for economic development planning in 9th DistrictVirginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for economic development planning.
Larson pulls away from Logano to win at Martinsville
Read full article: Larson pulls away from Logano to win at MartinsvilleKyle Larson passed Joey Logano with 29 laps to go and went on to win his second Cup Series race of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway on a day when NASCAR welcomed back Chase Elliott.