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Patrick County Library Family Movies - July 27 Jul 13, 2026 2:54 PM

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Community event: Patrick County Library Family Movies - July 27Patrick County Library's July family movie program continues with an afternoon showing on July 27.Date: 2026-07-27Time:...

Yoga Flow with Ally Snead at Reynolds Homestead - July 29 Jul 13, 2026 2:54 PM

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Community event: Yoga Flow with Ally Snead at Reynolds Homestead - July 29Beginner-friendly Yoga Flow session with Ally Snead at Reynolds Homestead, part of a summer series.Date: 2026-07-...

Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Jul 13, 2026 2:53 PM

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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...

Patrick County Library Senior Social - Christmas in July Jul 13, 2026 2:53 PM

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Community event: Patrick County Library Senior Social - Christmas in JulyPatrick County Library hosts a Senior Social with Christmas in July arts and crafts.Date: 2026-07-24Time: 11:00 AM...

P&HCC year in review highlights grants and student success Jul 13, 2026 12:08 PM

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Patrick & Henry Community College says its 2025-26 year included Aspen recognition, new grant funding, workforce programs and 475 graduates.

Flood Watch covers much of the Star News corridor until evening Jul 13, 2026 12:07 PM

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The National Weather Service says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Roanoke and nearby counties.

Patrick Henry Saddle Club Summer Celebration Show Series Jul 13, 2026 8:50 AM

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Community event: Patrick Henry Saddle Club Summer Celebration Show SeriesCommunity horse show with registration beginning at 9 AM and show activities starting at 10 AM.Date: 2026-08-08Tim...

Smith River Fest Jul 13, 2026 8:50 AM

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Community event: Smith River FestAnnual outdoor festival celebrating the Smith River with paddling, fishing, vendors, biking, trail activities, and the Helgramite Hustle 5K Mud Run.Date: ...

SINGO! at Scuffle Hill Brewing Jul 13, 2026 2:50 AM

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Community event: SINGO! at Scuffle Hill BrewingMusic bingo event listed on the official Martinsville-Henry County tourism calendar.Date: 2026-07-16Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMLocation: Scuffle...

Boot Scootin' & Groovin' Line Dancing & Free Lessons Jul 13, 2026 2:49 AM

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Community event: Boot Scootin' & Groovin' Line Dancing & Free LessonsLine dancing night with free lessons, listed on the official Martinsville-Henry County tourism calen...

Danville parks calendar offers walking, fitness and art for active adults this week Jul 12, 2026 1:15 PM

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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.

VDOT flags Henry and Patrick road work for mid-July Jul 12, 2026 12:03 PM

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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.

Henry County training expo draws public safety responders Jul 12, 2026 12:01 PM

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

Martinsville weighs $46M courthouse conversion plan Jul 12, 2026 12:00 PM

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Martinsville is considering a design-planning agreement with Moseley, Inc. as the city explores converting the Municipal Building into a courthouse.

This week in local parks: youth sports, paddles, movies and lake events Jul 12, 2026 9:00 AM

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

Christmas in July Card Painting Workshop Jul 12, 2026 8:46 AM

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A free Christmas in July card painting workshop for all skill levels, with some supplies available and a light lunch provided.

Dino Festival 2026 at Virginia Museum of Natural History - Saturday Jul 12, 2026 8:46 AM

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Dino Festival returns to the Virginia Museum of Natural History with Saturday festival hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Introduction to Fly Tying Class at Philpott Lake Visitor Center Jul 11, 2026 2:44 PM

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Smith River Trout Unlimited leads a free fly tying class at Philpott Lake Visitor Center. All supplies are provided and all are welcome.

Dino Festival 2026 at Virginia Museum of Natural History Jul 11, 2026 2:44 PM

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Dino Festival 2026 is listed by Martinsville Tourism as a children's event and festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, with festival hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bassett Cruise-In: Touch-A-Truck Night Jul 11, 2026 2:44 PM

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Bassett Cruise-In continues its third-Saturday season with the July 18 Touch-A-Truck theme, featuring classic cars, muscle machines, rat rods, motorcycles, and community activities

Free movies, summer camps and youth sports signups fill July parks calendar Jul 11, 2026 12:45 PM

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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.

Martinsville posts new budget book and FY 2025 audit Jul 11, 2026 12:01 PM

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Martinsville says its FY 2026-27 budget book and most recent financial audit are now available for public review.

Rural King plans Henry County logistics hub with 150 jobs Jul 11, 2026 12:00 PM

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Rural King will invest $40 million in a 500,000-square-foot Patriot Centre facility, creating 150 jobs in Henry County.

Martinsville sets July 14 public hearings for council agenda Jul 11, 2026 4:20 AM

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Martinsville has July 14 public hearing notices posted for rezoning, court-fee assessment, and water/wastewater appropriations items.

Michael Jeffrey "Mike" Bennington Jul 9, 2026 12:00 AM

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Henry County Movies in the Park starts tonight at Jack Dalton Park Jun 26, 2026 4:30 AM

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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.

Henry County waives permit fees to push more housing Jun 26, 2026 4:25 AM

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

VA250 Mobile Museum in Martinsville Jun 21, 2026 11:52 PM

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The Out of Many, One mobile museum brings an interactive Virginia history experience to an expandable tractor-trailer outside the Heritage Museum for one day.

Henry County sets two-day land-use hearing schedule Jun 21, 2026 8:35 PM

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

Things to do next: 7 mid-July arts, music, museum and library picks around Martinsville and Danville Jun 17, 2026 12:55 PM

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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 V...

6 parks and rec items Martinsville-area families can use right now Jun 17, 2026 12:15 PM

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A local recreation guide highlights Henry County fall rec soccer signup, this week's T-ball schedule, YMCA camp enrollment, free outdoor options, senior services and the Juneteenth office...

Facebook Video Update May 24, 2026 12:49 AM

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Facebook Video Update May 24, 2026 12:48 AM

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Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service May 24, 2026 12:46 AM

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

Check out these deals May 24, 2026 12:44 AM

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Facebook Video Update May 23, 2026 11:26 PM

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Facebook Video Update May 23, 2026 11:19 PM

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Facebook Video Update May 23, 2026 11:18 PM

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Please Come on out for some fun and a great cause!!! May 23, 2026 11:17 PM

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BREAKING: Law enforcement responding to report of shots fired near White House: shortur... May 23, 2026 11:12 PM

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US-220 / US-58 / VA-57 · Near Bassett HS, Magna Vista HS, and Patrick County HS campuses, Henry County May 17, 2026 8:00 AM

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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 scho...