An almost 40-year tradition has been passed down to Shannon Barker, who has been named director of Henry County’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program. First mandated in 1984 and established in 1985 by the General Assembly, the program has become an integral part of criminal justice proceedings for localities throughout the state. Its purpose is to provide […]
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Confusion swirls about when Patrick County’s hospital, scheduled to open early 2023, will really launch
Patrick County’s only hospital closed in 2017 and was scheduled to reopen under new ownership in early 2023. But the project has been delayed, and county officials offer different predictions about a realistic opening date.
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Incoming head of New College Institute emphasizes need for collaboration
Joe Sumner declined to talk about how he might approach the challenges that have faced NCI in recent years but said he plans to work with the community to address any issues.
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New College Institute names new director
The New College Institute has a new executive director after officials appointed Joe Sumner to the position. Sumner comes to the Martinsville-based NCI by way of Georgia, where he currently serves as the associate vice president for economic development at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. He will officially start Feb. 28, according to a news release […]
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Foundation to fund legal aid for those facing evictions in Martinsville and Henry County
The Harvest Foundation has identified evictions as a lingering issue impacting Martinsville residents, where the eviction rate is well above the state average. Program officials say evictions are an overlooked contributing factor to homelessness.
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Warming Center sheds light on invisible problem of homelessness in Martinsville
When the center opened seven years ago, it served five to ten people. Now it’s averaging 19, with a top figure of 29.
Posted inPolitics
From the classroom to council: How Ridgeway became home to one of the youngest politicians in Virginia — and the nation
Maeve McCulloch was appointed at age 18 to the council in the Henry County town. In November, she was elected to a full term as a write-in candidate.
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Henry County secures more than $22 million for site development as governor looks for economic growth
The $22 million to Henry County’s Commonwealth Crossing Business Park is the second biggest appropriation for site development in this round of state funding.
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Martinsville church will host exhibit on Martin Luther King Jr.
Beginning Sunday and running through Feb. 15, the Rev. Tyler C. Millner will make his collection, detailing the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., available for public viewing at his Martinsville church, Morning Star Holy Church.