Local officials anticipate record attendance at the 45,000-seat Martinsville Speedway.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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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.
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Crisis of faith: How Black churches are contending with shrinking congregations
The pandemic was a blow to all places of worship. For Black churches in particular, it was the most recent development in a decades-long trend.
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Bassett Library kicks off fundraising campaign for expansion
The library in Henry County is embarking on a $2.25 million expansion that will add 4,000 square feet of space.
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After a COVID hiatus, Martinsville-area youth council looks to continue its growth
The Harvest Foundation’s Youth Board gives high school students firsthand experience in the kind of work that’s typical of local government and professional organizations.
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Former Fieldale High School in Henry County is being turned into housing
Developers Jim Cherney and John Garland are converting four properties in Martinsville and Henry County into housing.
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In Martinsville talk, pastor will discuss legacy of Black churches in the civil rights struggle
The Rev. Matthew Brown’s address, “The Legacy and History of African American Churches,” will cap Black History Month in the Martinsville area.
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New College Institute lab school plan rejected; reapplication plans unclear
The Martinsville center requested $175,000 for planning a K-12 STEM school. It’s the only lab school proposal the state has rejected so far.
