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Harvest Foundation celebrates milestone with new community-based committee
At the celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Harvest Foundation announced its new Project Hope, a new project that will bridge the gap that was created by a lack of opportunity for community involvement. The project includes a committee of community members who vote on grant proposals submitted by local...
Juvenile being held after a firearm was found on school property
A Bassett High School student was arrested after a firearm was found on school grounds, according to a release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began to unfold on August 16 around 11:30 a.m., when the staff at Bassett High School learned about the weapon and informed the School Resource Officer (SRO).
Four candidates express interest for interim school board position
Four Ridgeway residents announced their intention to seek the interim Ridgeway district school board seat left vacant by the passing of Francis Zehr. The four are Champ Hardie, Japhet LeGrant, Sidney McClure, and Morris Tinch. The selected interim member will serve on the school board from September 1 to November...
City council candidate meets with religious leaders
LC Jones, who is among the candidates vying for a seat on Martinsville City Council met with local religious leaders on Aug. 13, and presented information about his background, qualifications, and dedication. Currently Jones is a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Martinsville Middle School and has been with the Martinsville...
Center receives funding boost from Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Bassett recently donated $1,000 to the Bassett Historical Center to assist with the continuing operation of the facility. Stuart Warren (right), Vice President of the Kiwanis Cub, presents the check to Fran Snead of the Bassett Historical Center.
DRBA hosts annual Smith River Cleanup
More than 50 volunteers came out to lend a hand at the 13th annual Smith River Clean up hosted by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) on August 13. Volunteers, old and young, collectively removed 1,000 pounds of litter from the river during the three-hour cleanup. Team members were from...
Miyares among guest speakers at Martinsville event
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares was the guest speaker at the Southern Area Agency on Aging’s Henry County/Martinsville TRIAD S.A.L.T (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) meeting on Aug. 12. Miyares, who was among several other speakers, said he believes that 90 percent of life’s problems can be traced to...
Childhood dreams come true for new salon owner
Since she was a young girl, Britney Bowman dreamed of being a hair stylist. Whenever she saw people, she thought about how she could make them look and feel like their best selves. She followed this passion through high school and her young adult life, renting booths to do hair....
A salon takes root in Collinsville
Beauty is alive and well in Collinsville, and a new salon, the True Roots Beauty Bar, seeks to offer the community another place to get dolled up. Located at 4743 Kings Mountain Road, True Roots Beauty Bar offers a range of salon services including hairstyling and coloring, manicure and spa treatments, and haircuts for men, women, and children.
NCI Board presents funds to NSBE Chapter
New College Institute Board Chairman, State Sen. William Stanley, Jr., presented a $25,000 check to the Martinsville Henry County Junior Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (MHC NSBE Jr) toward the creation and development of a Robotics Program. “Robotics is such an important part of educating our young...
Third cohort graduates from Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing
As a high-performance manufacturing hub, Danville offers an innovative training model that more recently includes a federal pilot project attracting participants on a national scale to defense industrial base trades. The third cohort of students, including 35 adult learners from 14 states, graduated from the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program on Aug. 5. This 16-week, hands-on curriculum rapidly develops skilled workers with industry recognized credentials for employment in the defense industry.
CEA Summit East to be presented in October
The agricultural industry in southern Virginia is one that is rapidly growing, and many organizations are stepping up to the plate to help exponentiate this growth. Two of these organizations, The Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center and The Indoor Ag-Con, are teaming up to host the CEA Summit East in Danville, on Oct. 25 and 26.
Submissions sought for art show
In partnership with Bull Mountain Arts, the Reynolds Homestead will accept submissions for the annual Rock Spring Art Show on Aug. 20-23. The Rock Spring Art Show is open to artists 18 years of age or older who live in Patrick, Henry, Franklin, Floyd or Carroll counties in Virginia, or Surry or Stokes counties in North Carolina. Any Patrick County native or member of Bull Mountain Arts, regardless of residence, may also enter.
New College Institute declares intention to open Lab School
The New College Institute (NCI) has submitted an Intent-to-Apply Letter to the office of the Secretary of Education, to establish an innovative Lab School to benefit the region’s students. NCI, already a local leader in experiential learning programs, intends to partner with the regional K-12 school systems, its existing...
Community supported 20th annual Short Family ride
The 20th annual Jennifer Short Memorial Scholarship Bike/Car Ride on Aug. 13 raised nearly $3,000 to benefit Bassett High School students. Sixty-six participants registered for the event that is held annually to honor the Short family – Mike, Mary, and their 9-year old daughter Jennifer, who were killed in 2002. The case is still unsolved.
“Tiger King” case has local tie
The PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Foundation needed help gaining insight into the death of a lion, and they found it in Martinsville at the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH). When concluded, research and testimony by Dr. Kal Ivanov and Dr. Joe Keiper, both of the...
City asks governor to veto reversion referendum bills
In a last effort to combat legislation that would require a referendum on reversion in Martinsville Stephen Piepgrass requested Gov. Glenn Youngkin veto the proposals. The companion bills that recently passed the Virginia General Assembly, were introduced by Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville, and State Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Moneta. The measures require voter approval before the city is granted town status.
Lawrey recognized as Citizen of the Year
Linda Lawrey’s generosity for people and animals was honored when she was named the Citizen of the Year for 2021 by the Martinsville Police Department. Martinsville City Police Chief Eddie Cassady made the announcement at Tuesday’s meeting of Martinsville City Council. He noted that for many years, the police department has recognized city residents that have exemplified outstanding service, patriotism, and kindness to the city as a whole.
A new vision for uptown
Martinsville’s Uptown Partnership (UP) unveiled the results of the recently-completed community-driven visioning project last week, which included sweeping recommendations for revitalization. The new vision emphasizes inclusiveness and entrepreneurship as the path forward for a successful revitalization effort. Project director Chuck D’Aprix, of Downtown Economics, and team members from Community...
County schools to ease mask restrictions on buses
Henry County Public School students, faculty, and staff now get to choose whether or not they wear a mask both in the schools and on school buses. The change comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated mask guidelines last week. According to CDC data, Henry...
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