Martinsville Local Desk

The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA lists afterschool registration steps, school sites, hours and 2026-27 weekly rates for local families.

Henry County says the AirLife Virginia Pulse Expo brought EMS, fire, law enforcement and hospital personnel together for three days of emergency-care training.

...n a 500,000-square-foot Patriot Centre facility, creating 150 jobs in Henry County.

Henry County supervisors approved a two-year waiver for new residential construction and major residential renovations starting July 1.

Henry County has commercial rezoning hearings June 23 and apartment and retail special-use cases before the BZA on June 24.

Martinsville-Henry County Tourism lists Straight Shot performing live at Tequila's Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday evening.

VDOT's Salem District alert lists upcoming Henry County closures on Wilson Avenue, Mountain View Road and Spencer Penn Road, plus continuing Patrick County work.

Warriors coverage across varsity nights, school spirit, and Henry County community submissions.

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Hunter Haskins presents a local history program on Howard Kester, his Henry County roots, ministry, labor organizing, and civil-rights work.

The Henry County Fair returns to Martinsville Speedway with food, family activities, entertainment, attractions, and traditional 4-H competitions.

The free Henry County Parks and Recreation series begins June 26 with activities at 7 p.m. and the movie around 8:45 p.m.

...ges including felony eluding police and DUI-related offenses. Market: Henry County, VA (Collinsville) Outlet: WSLS Published: 2026-03-07 Source: https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/03/07/traffic-stop-leads-to-high-speed...

...rsuit, crashes, and arrests tied to DUI-related incidents, citing the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Market: Henry County, VA Outlet: WSET Published: 2026-03-07 Source: https://wset.com/news/local/2-arrested-in-separate-...

Community event: Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Galaxy MovieHenry County's free Movies in the Park series continues with bingo, music, and games before an outdoor showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.Date: 2...

...River Sports ComplexAddress: 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, VA 24054Host: Henry County Parks & Recreation / Martinsville TourismCost: Free admission and parkingFamily-friendly: YesAccessibility notes: Outdoor sports comp...

...fle Hill BrewingMusic bingo event listed on the official Martinsville-Henry County tourism calendar.Date: 2026-07-16Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMLocation: Scuffle Hill Brewing CompanyAddress: 2620 Virginia Ave, Collinsville, V...

...dancing night with free lessons, listed on the official Martinsville-Henry County tourism calendar.Date: 2026-07-15Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PMLocation: Wild MagnoliaAddress: 730 E Church St, Martinsville, VA 24112Host: Wil...

...ly parks and recreation roundup with Danville youth sports deadlines, Henry County Movies in the Park, Smith River soccer registration and Greensboro family events.

A July parks and recreation roundup highlights Henry County Movies in the Park, mid-July camp days, Smith River soccer registration and Danville youth sports deadlines.

Monthly third-Saturday cruise-in with classic cars, muscle cars, rat rods, motorcycles, themed nights, music, and community activities. The July 18 event is listed as Touch-A-Truck

The Rotary Club's TGIF Concert Series continues at West Piedmont Higher Education Center with the Legendz Tribute Band, food service, and beer available for purchase.

A practical June 17 recreation guide highlights Henry County fall rec soccer registration, Danville's free June 19 family event, the Children's Festival, and posted July 4 details.

2026-07-17 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at New College Institute - Summer TGIF concert series stop in Uptown Martinsville at New College Institute.

Danville Parks and Recreation has a useful midweek lineup for active adults, including walking club, Prime Time Fitness, Parkinson's Exercise and art programs at Ballou and Riverfront Park.

The Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting.

A practical July 17-25 Star News guide built from official Martinsville and Danville calendars, from Piedmont Arts and a Rotary concert night to a history lecture, library programs, and VMNH's Dino Festival.

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.

Henry County Furniture Layoffs Peak

Severe storm system dumps heavy hail across Martinsville & Henry County.

Smith River Blueway officially expanded in Henry County.

...e blaze engulfed the former Bassett Superior Lines furniture plant in Henry County after welding equipment accidentally started the fire.

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Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service

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