Martinsville Speedway held its first full NASCAR Cup Series race at night, won by Martin Truex Jr.
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Today In Martinsville History
Smith River Blueway officially expanded in Henry County.
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Martinsville opens new block of Uptown revitalization storefronts.
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A destructive blaze engulfed the former Bassett Superior Lines furniture plant in Henry County after welding equipment accidentally started the fire.
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Martinsville Speedway hosts one of its closest-finish spring races on record.
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Martinsville High School robotics team qualifies for state-level competition
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Martinsville Speedway Hosts the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 After Snow Delay
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Gives Martinsville a statewide cultural/science institution.
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Regional Timeline
Martinsville Speedway held its first full NASCAR Cup Series race at night, won by Martin Truex Jr.
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Smith River Blueway officially expanded in Henry County.
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Martinsville opens new block of Uptown revitalization storefronts.
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A destructive blaze engulfed the former Bassett Superior Lines furniture plant in Henry County after welding equipment accidentally started the fire.
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Martinsville Speedway hosts one of its closest-finish spring races on record.
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Martinsville High School robotics team qualifies for state-level competition
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Martinsville Speedway Hosts the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 After Snow Delay
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Gives Martinsville a statewide cultural/science institution.
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Patrick Henry Community College opens fabrication & trades center.
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Martinsville Speedway Repaves Frontstretch and Pit Road
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Henry County Furniture Layoffs Peak
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Martinsville Speedway announces new SAFER barrier evaluations
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Martinsville DuPont Plant Expands Safety Division
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Martinsville announces textile relief grants following layoffs
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Martinsville Speedway Announces Grandstand Expansion
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The former DuPont facility was once a huge employer; its closure became a symbol of the region's manufacturing transition.
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Martinsville’s New Industrial Park (Bowman Road) Approved
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Martinsville’s American of Martinsville Furniture hits peak employment (over 3,500).
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Featured Archive
1951 · Martinsville Seven executions begin
1947 · Martinsville Speedway is founded by H. Clay Earles
1947 · Martinsville Speedway hosts its first stock-car race
1947 · Martinsville Speedway stages its inaugural race
1873 · Martinsville is incorporated as a town
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