At its meeting Tuesday evening, the city council will discuss applying with United Way for a Community Development Block Grant.
Dean-Paul Stephens
Dean-Paul Stephens was a reporter for Cardinal News.
Posted inPolitics
2 Martinsville lawyers vie for commonwealth’s attorney’s seat
Patrick Flinn is deputy commonwealth’s attorney. Lynda Hartsell is a lawyer in private practice. Both are running as independents.
Posted inPolitics
Pair of familiar faces vie for treasurer’s seat in Martinsville
Sheila Clark is the interim treasurer, and Kendall Davis is the city’s public information officer. Both are running as independents.
Posted inEconomy
Henry County breaks ground on $65 million tin production facility
The Nathan Trotter plant will employ 118 people. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of next year, the company said.
Posted inPolitics
Easley, Carmichael vie for commissioner of revenue seat in Martinsville
Easley is the incumbent, while Carmichael serves as the executive assistant to the city manager.
Posted inLocal
Special prosecutor will take over investigation into Martinsville city spending
The city council this summer voted to conduct a forensic audit into the city’s spending.
Posted inSports
Ridgeway banks on pickleball for new sports complex
The new multiuse complex also will offer a place for residents to play basketball, street soccer and hockey.
Posted inCulture
Martinsville museum welcomes community to new annex
A ribbon-cutting for the addition to the Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Posted inLocal
Details about Martinsville city manager’s firing will not be made public, council votes
The council members who voted against releasing information about the firing of Aretha Ferrell-Benavides cited attorney-client privilege.
Posted inLocal
Tuesday meeting could lay groundwork for 2 solar projects in Henry County
If the agreements are approved, the companies would construct and operate solar arrays on a parcel totaling 40.9 acres.
