The year-old Adult Detention Center was built with the idea that it would make money by housing inmates from other localities and from the federal government. Those inmates have been slow to materialize.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens is a reporter for Cardinal News. He is based in Martinsville. Reach him at dean@cardinalnews.org or 276-618-6609.
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Construction activity at hospital sparks hope among Patrick County supervisors
While hospital leaders still aren’t saying when they expect it to open, crews have been removing asbestos and doing other work to the building’s interior.
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Loan program aims to flip rundown houses into welcoming homes for low-income residents
A Danville-based agency has opened a Martinsville office that will offer loans to fix up dilapidated residential structures. They are the only two of their kind in the state.
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Martinsville and Henry County one of 15 communities nationwide recognized for race equity in healthcare
The Martinsville Henry County Equity Collaborative used Virginia Tech students for a survey on healthcare disparities.
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Sen. Kaine visits Southern Virginia Mega Site, says workforce development will be key to attracting business
The U.S. senator toured the Pittsylvania County site and said that workforce development has now become a bigger issue than tax incentives to businesses considering a site.
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A city within a city: Campers gather outside Martinsville Speedway in anticipation of NASCAR race
The Martinsville Speedway is known just as much for its camping as it is the actual races, according to Ridgeway Mayor Craig O’der. Some campers arrive over a week before the big race.
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Martinsville region kicks into high gear for NASCAR race weekend
Local officials anticipate record attendance at the 45,000-seat Martinsville Speedway.
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Community college is at the center of Southside Virginia’s economic comeback, school president says
Henry County native Greg Hodges will be officially inaugurated as president of Patrick & Henry Community College on Friday, but he’s been at the helm since 2021.
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Martinsville museum breaks ground on addition
Work to expand the Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center and Museum is expected to take a year and cost between $2 million and $4 million.
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Martinsville student wins business pitch contest with idea for eco-friendly retail shop
Sara Wall, a student at Patrick & Henry Community College, received the $1,000 top prize in the annual RISE Collegiate Business Plan Competition.