Martinsville / Henry County Central

Henry County voters can start in-person early voting June 18 for the August 4 dual primaries, with absentee and registration deadlines in late July.

Martinsville residents still have time to comment on the YMCA project and related Community Development Block Grant discussion before the June 23 deadline.

Henry County says income eligibility for elderly and disabled real estate tax relief now rises to $40,000, while reassessments move from four years to two.

Greensboro's June 11 traffic notices include West Washington Street crosswalk closures, Eugene Street deck access changes and Josephine Boyd Street calming work.

Roanoke says the Mayor's Business Summit will return October 29 at Virginia Western Community College, with registration set to open in August.

Danville's economic development office is asking small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses to share needs and challenges through a new survey.

Winston-Salem's adopted FY 2026-27 budget raises the property tax rate, water and sewer fees, and several user fees while adding transit changes.

Danville Community College says enrollment is open for its new Aviation Maintenance Technology program, with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.

Guilford County's one-time Homeowner Assistance Grant opens July 15 for residents age 65 and older, then August 16 for all eligible homeowners.

Rockingham County Emergency Services says the free National Weather Service SKYWARN class runs 6 to 8 p.m. June 18 at the Emergency Services Building.

Roanoke drivers should plan for Shaffer's Crossing repairs through June 12 and a Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road closure beginning June 15.

Guilford County's one-time Homeowner Assistance Grant opens July 15 for residents age 65 and older, then August 16 for all eligible homeowners.

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RVARC's rural long-range transportation survey is open through June 30 for Franklin County, Rocky Mount and other Roanoke-Alleghany communities.

A tighter June 12-14 guide highlights Sean of the South in Danville, the Bassett Pro Rodeo, Piedmont Arts entries, Spencer-Penn storytime, Infinity Acres and Danville library and museum picks.

A fresh June 8-14 guide highlights Piedmont Arts classes and camps, Danville library family events, museum fallback options, a free Ridgeway concert and a Juneteenth-linked Sunday outing.

Greensboro will offer weekend daytime cooling center hours at the Interactive Resource Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through August.

Danville's registrar says candidates for full-term City Council and School Board seats must file by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16.

Graduation ceremony traffic expected near Henry County high school campuses through late May. Two-lane cone-separated entry at venues. Arrive early. Affects US-220, US-58, VA-57 near school entrances.

Lane closures on Orange Ave NE near Mecca Street NE during evening/overnight hours. City infrastructure work continues Wed May 20. Allow extra travel time or use alternate routes.

Ongoing widening project adding third lane in both directions. $179M design-build contract. Extended construction period expected. VDOT Salem District.