Foresight Health initially had planned to reopen Patrick County’s hospital early this year but missed that target. The company hasn’t given local officials a new timeline, Stuart’s town manager said.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Henry County bids farewell to longtime sheriff
Lane Perry had just recently been promoted to captain in 2006 when he stepped into the role of sheriff after his predecessor was charged in a racketeering case.
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Instrument donation program ensures money isn’t a barrier for student musicians
Music students at Martinsville High School have benefited from community efforts to provide instruments that otherwise might be out of financial reach.
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Martinsville-Henry County YMCA seeks community input as it looks to replace aging facility
The YMCA on Starling Avenue opened in 1988. Y officials say it’s time for a newer, larger facility and want to hear ideas from residents.
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Henry County’s new jail fails to hit $1 million revenue mark
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.
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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.
