Sharing an upbeat approach, with market research to back it up, are owners of three new businesses: Be Wiched, Southern Seasons and an additional Starlings Cards and Comics location.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
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Annual study shows increase in tourism spending for Martinsville-Henry County
An annual survey by the Virginia Tourism Corporation reported a 7.5% increase in visitor spending in the region in 2024.
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Martinsville council to discuss supporting $1 million grant bid, future of armory property
Included on Tuesday’s agenda: a request from the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor for a letter of support as it seeks a grant and a discussion about giving land to the city’s EDA.
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‘Who doesn’t love pancakes’: Martinsville’s Kiwanis Club preps for Pancake Day
As temps cool, griddles heat up for Pancake Day on Thursday.
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Former Martinsville manager’s legal team sends notice of possible suit
The notice warns of future litigation for Martinsville.
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Million-dollar grant will help breathe new life into historic Martinsville furniture plant
The former American of Martinsville plant closed in 2010. It will be repurposed as a 100-unit mixed-use development with retail space.
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Bedford commonwealth’s attorney to lead spending investigation in Martinsville
Wes Nance, the longtime top prosecutor in Bedford County, said he’s still in the preliminary stages of the investigation.
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Alligator bites, tribute bands and kiddie rides: Henry County prepares for fall fair
Organizers expect about 5,000 people to attend this year’s fair, which runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Martinsville Speedway.
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Henry County to discuss fresh fruit program for elementary school kids
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on whether to allocate money for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The funds would be reimbursed by the USDA.
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New coalition focuses on affordable housing in Southside
The partnership will allow participating agencies, all of which have contributed in some way to regional housing projects, to be more strategic in their work, a local official said.
