The Short family murder investigation continues. The FBI says they are following up on leads of people who look like the sketch they have on their website. The man is described as having a weathered complexion, in his 40’s, and was seen near the Short’s home early on August 15th. Investigators continue to interview people [...]
According to Congressman Tom Perriello, the FY10 Defense Appropriations Bill, which will make key investments to strengthen our military and support our troops, includes a funding request by Perriello for a job-creating project in Martinsville.
The project may receive funding once the Senate passes their version of the bill, the two bills are reconciled in a [...]
Across the state the average unemployment rate rose 0.3 percent from last month while our region declined slightly. Virginia’s unemployment rate is now at 7.3 percent, still well below the U.S. average of 9.5 percent.
Still at the top of list is Martinsville with 21.6 percent, down from 22 percent last month.
Henry County remains the same [...]
The Blue Ridge Regional Library has been called upon by the Henry County Board of Supervisors to proove how they justify opening the Ridgeway branch only 3 days a week. Tuesday the Board of Supervisors heard from frustrated residents who say they are being treated more harshly than the residents of communities where other branches [...]
Final approval for both a special use permit and a zoning change occurred at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting giving the Social Services office the go-ahead to move into the old MZM building in the Clearview Business Park. Councilman Danny Turner was the only council member that voted against it.
It’s estimated $700,000 will be required [...]
The Laurel Park Booster Club, a non-profit organization, says they are missing $51,000.
An investigation makes police think the money most likely went missing during fundraisers at the bingo hall.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office presented evidence that has resulted in the indictment of one person last week, but most of the missing money is still unaccounted for.
Alice Virginia Earles Hodges, a long-time resident of the Dillon’s Fork community, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Stanleytown Health Care Center, Bassett, VA. Born October 23, 1917 in Henry County, VA, Alice was the daughter of the late Easom Earles and Lucy McMellan Earles and the wife of the late Terry A. Hodges. She [...]
Virginia Murphy Prillaman, 86, of 338 Chatmoss Court Ext., Martinsville, VA and formerly of Wood Street, Martinsville, VA died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. She was born on January 11, 1923 in Spray, NC to the late Ed Murphy and May Tuggle Murphy. In addition to her [...]
Mr. Roy Lee Walker, 66, of 10 Starling Avenue #206, Martinsville, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville.
The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the funeral and will be at the home at other times. The funeral will be Saturday, 2pm, at Refuge [...]
