— A Nelson County man has been arrested in Alleghany County following an investigation involving alleged...
— A Nelson County man has been arrested in Alleghany County following an investigation involving alleged internet crimes against children.
— The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in the Henry community...
— The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in the Henry community that left a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
In the Mount Airy Board of Education at-large race, Republican Kyle Leonard stood at 1,763 votes after all...
In the Mount Airy Board of Education at-large race, Republican Kyle Leonard stood at 1,763 votes after all votes were tallied Tuesday night, just 19 ahead of Democrat Tim Matthews.
Rep. Virginia Foxx was on the verge of losing the 5th Congressional District seat she has held for more...
Rep. Virginia Foxx was on the verge of losing the 5th Congressional District seat she has held for more than two decades, with Democrat Chuck Hubbard ahead by 99 votes as counti...
Republican Sam Page defeated Democrat Steve Luking in the District 26 state Senate race, after Page...
Republican Sam Page defeated Democrat Steve Luking in the District 26 state Senate race, after Page unseated longtime Senate leader Phil Berger in the primary.
Mount Airy Mayor Jon Cawley won reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, holding off a challenge...
Mount Airy Mayor Jon Cawley won reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, holding off a challenge from county commissioner Bill Goins. Cawley recorded 2,042 votes to 1,2...
In the Mount Airy Board of Education at-large race, Republican Kyle Leonard stood at 1,763 votes after all votes were tallied Tuesday night, just 1...
Republican Sam Page defeated Democrat Steve Luking in the District 26 state Senate race, after Page unseated longtime Senate leader Phil Berger in ...
Republican Billy Parker won the three-way race for Rockingham County sheriff, succeeding longtime Sheriff Sam Page after his 28-year tenure.
Danville voters filled four City Council seats and decided a special council race, with unofficial results reported complete.
A public hearing on the possible consolidation of three Henry County elementary schools is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Summerlin Meetin...
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...
Lead: Rural King plans to invest $40 million in a new distribution facility at Henry County's Patriot Centre Industrial Park, using a 500,000-squar...
Henry County's Planning Commission is scheduled to hear a rezoning request Aug. 12 involving about 76.121 acres at 315 Carver Road in the Horsepast...
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...
Tri City Chili Peppers vs Martinsville Mustangs is scheduled for 2026-07-18 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park, 450 Commo...
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...
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
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....
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...
Construction on US-58 westbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy) in Patrick County. The west left shoulder, left lane, and right shoulder are closed. Scheduled Sep...
Construction on US-58 eastbound (Jeb Stuart Hwy) in Patrick County. The east left shoulder, left lane, and right shoulder are closed. Scheduled Sep...
Construction on US-220 northbound (Franklin Rd SW) in Roanoke County. The north left shoulder and right shoulder are closed. The south left shoulde...
Construction on US-220 southbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled April 10, 2025 through Oct. 16, 2028. Source: VDOT 511.
Obituaries
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Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-11-06); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...
This Day In History
On April 17, 2026, the city released an audit of financial controls during the tenure of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.
On May 28, 2024, the Patrick and Henry Community College softball team won its first JUCO World Series title.
L. C. Jones took the mayor's seat in Martinsville on January 3, 2023, days before council ended the city's reversion effort.
On January 10, 2023, Martinsville City Council voted 3-2 to end the process of reverting from a city to a town, so the city will remain i...
The Carlisle girls won the VISAA Division IV state championship on March 4, 2023, one of nine state titles.
Starting June 27, 2023, the Bulletin printed Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and moved to mail delivery.