Martinsville / Henry County Central

Henry County supervisors approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget on May 5 and set the real estate rate at $0.50 per $100 of assessed value.

Henry County's Public Service Authority says its proposed FY27 plan keeps core utility operations funded while holding water and sewer rates steady for customers.

The Board of Supervisors set a lower nominal tax rate for fiscal year 2027, but most property owners will see higher bills after the county's sweeping reassessment lifted residential values by 66 percent.

Henry County says the board advanced FY27 budget discussions on April 7 and will hold a public hearing on April 20 for school and county budgets.

Henry County leaders approved almost $6 million in school-facility investments, including safety and infrastructure projects at Laurel Park Middle and Magna Vista High.

Henry County leaders began FY27 budget planning with department requests that build on recent public safety, maintenance, and records investments affecting Martinsville-area services.

Henry County says its upgraded GIS platform adds faster parcel search and map-layer access for residents, builders, and planning users across the Martinsville-Henry corridor.

Martinsville Public Works has posted its July 2026 paving list, with work planned for six named street segments and Liberty Street tentatively set for night paving.

VDOT says most temporary lane closures on major Virginia roads will lift for Memorial Day weekend, but semi-permanent work zones remain active across the US-220, Route 58, Route 29, and I-81 travel shed.

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

VDOT's Salem District says Route 220 and Route 419 work remains active in Roanoke County, with diverging-diamond construction, lane closures, and new intersection traffic patterns.

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The Miss Henry County Fair Pageant takes place Saturday, June 6, 2026. Registration closed May 22. The event kicks off the Henry County Fair season.

Anthem HealthKeepers Plus and the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition are placing free naloxone dispensers at accessible locations in the Martinsville area and Roanoke to speed access to the overdose-reversal medication.

Henry County's Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, April 7, after the county administrator presented the proposed FY27 budget on April 2.

Henry County leaders recognized a retired Martinsville-area educator with the county's 2026 Jack Dalton Community Service Award during the February board meeting.

...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-...

The Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum hosts a free history program on the city's hydroelectric dam and powerhouse on the Smith River on Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m.

...er Walk 16 for May 21-24, 2026 at Pop's Farm, giving the Martinsville-Henry County events lane a major Memorial Day weekend anchor.

The Martinsville Branch Library presents a free public program on antiques on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. — open to all residents.

The Southside Regional Collaborative hosts a free Hispanic Heritage cultural celebration on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Martinsville. All are welcome.

GetStarNews fuel watch is showing regular gasoline in a $4.12 to $4.53 VA/NC regional range, while Martinsville drivers keep checking station-level GasBuddy reports before choosing where to fill up.

City officials are inviting residents to a public community meeting on Thursday evening, May 21, where ongoing projects and neighborhood concerns will be discussed directly with leadership.

City officials posted a March 31 public notice opening an RFP window for legal services, with a mandatory informational session scheduled for April 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.

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.

Foggy and Patrick County elevation 3000 feet 54°