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Traffic — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in the Henry community... Community In the Mount Airy Board of Education at-large race, Republican Kyle Leonard stood at 1,763 votes after all... Community Rep. Virginia Foxx was on the verge of losing the 5th Congressional District seat she has held for more... Community Republican Sam Page defeated Democrat Steve Luking in the District 26 state Senate race, after Page... Business Mount Airy Mayor Jon Cawley won reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, holding off a challenge... Community After the Election | Martinsville City Councilman Aaron Rawls Community Republican Billy Parker won the three-way race for Rockingham County sheriff, succeeding longtime Sheriff... Community Rep. Morgan Griffith won reelection in Virginia's 9th Congressional District, taking 65.95 percent of the... Traffic — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in the Henry community... Community In the Mount Airy Board of Education at-large race, Republican Kyle Leonard stood at 1,763 votes after all... Community Rep. Virginia Foxx was on the verge of losing the 5th Congressional District seat she has held for more... Community Republican Sam Page defeated Democrat Steve Luking in the District 26 state Senate race, after Page... Business Mount Airy Mayor Jon Cawley won reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, holding off a challenge... Community After the Election | Martinsville City Councilman Aaron Rawls Community Republican Billy Parker won the three-way race for Rockingham County sheriff, succeeding longtime Sheriff... Community Rep. Morgan Griffith won reelection in Virginia's 9th Congressional District, taking 65.95 percent of the...
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Jonathan Martin led Joseph Schenk Jr. by 6,097 votes in the contested at-large Henry County School Board race, according to unofficial results posted at 11:58 p.m. Tuesday. Mart...
“Don't get mad get organized. Nov 4, 2026 2:50 PM
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“Don't get mad get organized. What are you going to do for the presidential election to train and get people ready for the next three votes for council. Don't get mad get organi...
Martinsville, VA. Nov 4, 2026 12:35 PM
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Martinsville, VA. — Well, Patty Covington wasn't on the ballot, but that certainly didn't stop her from making this year's Martinsville City election look like a political showd...
Tammy Gayle Foster Nov 1, 2026 12:00 AM
Obit Obits
Danville, VA · Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Judy Diane Mayhew Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM
Obit Obits
Danville, VA · Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Susan Rachel Braham Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM
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Axton, VA · Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Geraldine P. Washington Oct 29, 2026 12:00 AM
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Martinsville, VA · Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Lorraine Hairston Patterson Oct 29, 2026 12:00 AM
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Martinsville, VA · Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Martinsville Chapel

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Jonathan Martin led Joseph Schenk Jr. by 6,097 votes in the contested at-large Henry County School Board race, according to unofficial results post...

Queue Sports

Forest City Owls vs Martinsville Mustangs is scheduled for 2026-07-24 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park, 450 Commonwealt...

Queue Arts & Crafts

Christmas in July Card Painting Workshop is scheduled for 2026-07-25 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Green Hill Drive, M...

Queue Outdoor Education

Introduction to Fly Tying Class - July 25 is scheduled for 2026-07-25 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Philpott Lake Visitor Center, 1058 Philpott Dam Ro...

Traffic Watch

US-220 low
Traffic US-220 southbound (Virgil H Goode Hwy),...

Construction on US-220 southbound (Virgil H Goode Hwy) in Franklin County VA. The north left shoulder is closed. The south left shoulder is closed....

US-58 moderate
Traffic US-58 eastbound (S Boston Hwy), Pittsyl...

Bridge Work on US-58 eastbound (S Boston Hwy) in Pittsylvania County. The east right lane and right shoulder are closed. Scheduled Sept. 29, 2026 t...

US-58 moderate
Traffic US-58 westbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy), Patri...

Construction on US-58 westbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy) in Patrick County. The west left shoulder, left lane, and right shoulder are closed. Scheduled Sep...

US-58 moderate
Traffic US-58 eastbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy), Patri...

Construction on US-58 eastbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy) in Patrick County. The east left shoulder, left lane, and right shoulder are closed. Scheduled Sep...

US-220 low
Traffic US-220 northbound (Franklin Rd SW), Roa...

Construction on US-220 northbound (Franklin Rd SW) in Roanoke County. The north left shoulder and right shoulder are closed. The south left shoulde...

US-220 low
Traffic US-220 southbound, Roanoke County: from...

Construction on US-220 southbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled April 10, 2025 through Oct. 16, 2028. Source: VDOT 511.

Obituaries

Obit Vinton, VA

Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-11-09); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...

Tammy Gayle Foster 2026-11-01
Obit Danville, VA

Listed on Wright Funeral Services & Crematory obituary feed; verify service and visitation times directly with the funeral home.

Judy Diane Mayhew 2026-10-30
Obit Danville, VA

Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-04); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...

Susan Rachel Braham 2026-10-30
Obit Axton, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-07); verify visitation and service times on th...

Obit Martinsville, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on th...

Obit Martinsville, VA

Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...

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