Beth Simms comes to Patrick County from neighboring Franklin County, where she headed economic development efforts.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
Posted inPolitics
‘We want someone who will stand on integrity’
Aretha Ferrell-Benavides says she was fired from her previous job as a city manager in Texas because she raised concerns about the city’s bookkeeping and other issues. “That is exactly who we want in Martinsville,” one council member said.
Posted inSports
Pickleball fever comes to Martinsville-Henry County
The project is expected to bring eight courts to the region late next spring.
Posted inCulture
How the Martinsville region is working to course-correct troubling health numbers
Health officials have put out a call for Martinsville-Henry County residents to get involved in finding solutions to the region’s health challenges.
Posted inEconomy
Plans underway to improve U.S. 220, the economic gateway between southern Virginia and Greensboro, NC
Local support in Henry County for improving the existing road represents a change. Previously there were calls for an entirely new bypass around Martinsville called the Southern Connector.
Posted inEconomy
Glass company expands in Henry County, to add 335 jobs
Press Glass Inc. will invest $155.2 million, making this the largest economic development investment in Henry County history.
Posted inEducation
New school meal rules give Henry County fighting chance against food insecurity
School systems are now allowed to send meals home with kids during the summer instead of requiring students to come to school to eat. This past June, Henry County served a little over 58,000 meals. In June of last year, prior to the rule change, the team served 22,107.
Posted inEducation
Martinsville elementary school unveils ‘sensory’ approach to education
Teachers and administrators at Martinsville’s Albert Harris Elementary School are pioneering a new approach to student wellness and engagement. On Wednesday, officials invited the community to take part in the official unveiling of the school’s new sensory garden. “The sensory garden was created to provide a unique learning environment,” said STEM teacher Laurie Witt. A […]
Posted inCulture
Closure of EMS squad in Henry County illustrates national struggle to recruit volunteers
At the time its board decided to shutter operations, the Axton Life Saving Crew had just a single volunteer certified for EMT work.
Posted inCulture
Martinsville bids a bittersweet farewell to Paradise
At various points during its long history, the Paradise Inn hosted a dancehall, an eatery, a community center and living spaces. Through it all, one former tenant recalled, it was the beating heart of Black Martinsville.