Bill Wyatt

Henry County school officials objected to the county’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal, claiming it underfunds schools by $83,122 compared to the School Board’s approved budget and uses $532,239 prior-year carryover

Mattress pad production has resumed at a Henry County plant with Live Comfortably launching a line capable of making 1.3 million pads annually, primarily for hospitality and some retail customers,

Martinsville celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence with two events: a family-friendly day at Piedmont Arts featuring crafts and music, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission’s Mobile Museum

The Henry County Bar Association unveiled a portrait of Judge G. Carter Greer, honoring his 21 years on the Martinsville Circuit Court bench. The portrait will be displayed in the

Martinsville City Council unanimously appointed James Benkahla as city attorney effective September 1, returning to a salaried position after relying on outside counsel. Benkahla, an experienced local government lawyer, will

BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin Master Sgt. Tyler “Pepe” Simmons never lived in Martinsville, but when the 28-year-old airman died

Martinsville City Public Schools is nearing the start of a fundraising effort for a long-planned gym at Martinsville High School, while a school-based

Patrick County supervisors unanimously ratified an emergency declaration for flooding that damaged infrastructure and isolated residents in early August, with no reported injuries but ongoing access issues for some families.

Visitors to Fairy Stone State Park and nine other Virginia parks can now rent kayaks and paddleboards via a cellphone app in a pilot program aimed at extending access to

State accountability data show mixed results: Martinsville High is rated Distinguished, its elementary schools need intensive support, while Henry and Patrick counties have a combination of rankings.