Events could happen as early as January, looking for citizen input.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Agenda Martinsville: City to talk Uptown District traffic
Slowing down cars helps make the streets more pedestrian friendly. But how do you slow down the cars?
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Agenda Henry County: Engineering report reveals priorities for next year
The final engineering report will include construction updates on Henry County’s various business centers and other projects.
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Agenda Henry County: Officials to get YMCA rundown
Project officials continue to raise money for the new Y.
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Smith River Singers kick off holidays with ‘Messiah’
The free performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” which will be held Monday evening, will mark the 10th year for the holiday tradition in Martinsville.
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Youth Board prepares to serve up Thanksgiving feast on turkey eve
The Harvest Foundation Youth Board anticipates serving 4,000 turkey dinners on Wednesday. Some will be delivered to diners, others will be served on site at Martinsville High School or picked up and taken to go.
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Agenda Henry County: Supervisors talk saving a landmark
Grant funds would go toward preserving Trinity Presbyterian Church in Ridgeway.
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Agenda Henry County: Supervisors reveal proposed 2025 legislative agenda
Economic development, transportation and public safety are among the topics Henry County supervisors will consider as they spend part of their Tuesday regular session finalizing their legislative agenda for next year.
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Martinsville continues work on flood mitigation plans
While the Martinsville-Henry County area was largely spared from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, that won’t always be the case, the city’s emergency management coordinator warned.
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Water advocate champions change for a Henry County neighborhood long dependent on wells
While the water is safe to drink, ongoing issues such as excess sediment and a sulfurous odor have led some residents to turn to bottled water.
