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Government / Community Calendar Stuart Planning Commission to review downtown facade packages Oct. 27 Community / Events Guilford Howl-O-Ween VI brings costumes and vendors to Country Park Oct. 25 Community / Public Meeting Guilford veterans session seeks feedback on community priorities Oct. 21 Business / Community Calendar Guilford workshop helps small businesses sharpen website design Oct. 20 Local Reidsville Christmas Parade 2026 forms are now available. Community Here are the forms for the 2026 Martinsville Henry County Christmas Parade. Local — Two men are wanted for murder after a shooting left one man dead and another injured in Hickory, and... Utility / Service Update Winston-Salem replacing red yard-waste stickers before Nov. 2 requirement Government / Community Calendar Stuart Planning Commission to review downtown facade packages Oct. 27 Community / Events Guilford Howl-O-Ween VI brings costumes and vendors to Country Park Oct. 25 Community / Public Meeting Guilford veterans session seeks feedback on community priorities Oct. 21 Business / Community Calendar Guilford workshop helps small businesses sharpen website design Oct. 20 Local Reidsville Christmas Parade 2026 forms are now available. Community Here are the forms for the 2026 Martinsville Henry County Christmas Parade. Local — Two men are wanted for murder after a shooting left one man dead and another injured in Hickory, and... Utility / Service Update Winston-Salem replacing red yard-waste stickers before Nov. 2 requirement
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Grab the popcorn, Martinsville. Oct 17, 2026 5:40 PM
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Grab the popcorn, Martinsville. It looks like another chapter of City Hall drama could be on the way — and this time, a former city councilman is promising to tell his side of t...
Facebook Video Update Oct 16, 2026 8:08 PM
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Yancy Bloom Ayers Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM
Obit Obits
Ridgeway, VA · Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel
Kevin Thomas Motley Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM
Obit Obits
· Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
Jennie Frances Wimbush Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM
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Bassett, VA · Wright Funeral Service Bassett Chapel
Daphene Mattox Fisher Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM
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Bassett, VA · Wright Funeral Service Bassett Chapel

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Reidsville Christmas Parade 2026 forms are now available.
Story Oct 17, 10:43 PM

Reidsville Christmas Parade 2026 forms are now available.

Reidsville Christmas Parade 2026 forms are now available. If you have any questions, please let Jessica Benfield know. 276 656 3900 or check out our website getstarnews.com/parade

#Martinsville #Martinsvillelocaldesk #Centraldesk
Let’s tie the knot!
Story Oct 17, 7:39 PM

Let’s tie the knot!

Let’s tie the knot!

#Ridgewayva #Henrycountyva #Virginiarealestate

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Get your home market-ready! 🏡 Oct 16, 2:55 AM
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Get your home market-ready! 🏡 List your property with Sarver Properties between now and December 31, 2026, and receive a free professional home cl...

Forest City Owls vs Martinsville Mustangs Jul 17
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...

Christmas in July Card Painting Workshop Jul 17
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...

Introduction to Fly Tying Class - July 25 Jul 17
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...

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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

Yancy Bloom Ayers 2026-10-15
Obit Ridgeway, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-10-19); verify visitation and service times on th...

Kevin Thomas Motley 2026-10-14
Obit

Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-10-18); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...

Timmy "Tim" Ellison Payne Sr. 2026-10-14
Obit

Service details listed with Norris Funeral Services (last service date 2026-10-17); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-ho...

Wallace Eugene "Wally" Turner 2026-10-14
Obit Bassett, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-10-18); verify visitation and service times on th...

Jennie Frances Wimbush 2026-10-14
Obit Bassett, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-10-21); verify visitation and service times on th...

Daphene Mattox Fisher 2026-10-14
Obit Bassett, VA

Service details listed with Wright Funeral Services & Crematory (last service date 2026-10-17); verify visitation and service times on th...

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