Henry County currently has a shortage of 12 drivers and is bridging the gap with substitutes and transportation department personnel.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville revisits recent switch from stop lights to stop signs in uptown
The modifications were intended to make the area safer for pedestrians. But some issues have arisen.
Posted inCulture
Anyone can claim it but only one can be it: Franklin County takes moonshine capital title
A friendly debate in Martinsville pitted Franklin County against Wilkes County, North Carolina, for the honor.
Posted inCulture
Who deserves the title of moonshine capital? Join the debate.
Two moonshine enthusiasts are gearing up to debate the true birthplace of the popular spirit: Franklin County, Virginia, or Wilkes County, North Carolina. The Martinsville event is free and open to the public.
Posted inEconomy
Downtown Martinsville housing project wins $2.8 million state grant
The One Ellsworth development is turning a former BB&T bank building into 69 apartments.
Posted inEducation
Henry County plans to wrap up one of its longest-running school projects this year
An HVAC replacement project at Bassett High School that was started in 2018 is expected to be completed this year.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville embarks on study of its budget process
Changes could be on the way to how Martinsville handles its budget, thanks to an ongoing outside audit.
Posted inEducation
Henry County teachers, school staff to get raises under proposed budget
Under the updated scale, starting teacher pay would increase to $50,103 from $48,269. The scale would top out at $71,316.
Posted inPolitics
City or town? New legislation is bringing up one of Martinsville’s oldest questions
Martinsville has grappled with the question of reversion since the 1980s. New legislation would require a referendum if it comes up again.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville police expand their crime-fighting arsenal with new technologies
License plate cameras, narcotics analyzers and a crime-scene laser camera were among the items the department purchased with the help of a state grant.
