Bill Wyatt

Martinsville has launched a free online database for city property records in partnership with DataScout LLC, allowing residents to search real estate sales, view parcel maps, and access ownership and

The Henry County School Board approved an amended $120.7 million fiscal 2027 operating budget Tuesday and moved forward with several safety and facilities measures ahead of the new school year.

Patrick County supervisors declined Appalachian Power’s Mayo River Station easement request, urging the utility to propose alternative options amid upgrades to the electric system near Stuart. The meeting also addressed

U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith discussed challenges facing rural Virginia communities including healthcare access, infrastructure needs, and economic growth while ensuring residents bear no unfair financial burden during a local business

Spencer-Penn Centre hosted a Henry County Sheriff’s Office CSI Camp on July 6 and 7, teaching students crime scene investigation techniques through hands-on activities focused on evidence preservation and analysis.

The signs of a recovering watershed are not always found in a lab report. Sometimes they circle above the Smith River on broad wings.

Martinsville is requesting voluntary water conservation from residents due to an extreme drought with rainfall deficits nearing 8 inches this year, although no mandatory restrictions have been imposed yet.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to identify two individuals involved in fraudulent credit card transactions captured on surveillance, with one suspect wearing a yellow hat. They were

Public agencies and partners committed over 300 million dollars for RiverStreet Networks to expand rural broadband in Virginia, but the company lacked the capital to finish projects, leaving many homes

An 18-year-old man from Collinsville has been arrested in Virginia and North Carolina on felony charges related to the sexual assault and exploitation of a 14-year-old girl, according to authorities. He is currently held awaiting extradition.