A local historian found a curious trend looking through 100-year-old editions of the local paper. November 1924 was the month the KKK came to Martinsville to recruit during a time of resurgence for the Klan.
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Agenda Henry County: Supervisors to delve deeper into proposed budget
County staff have managed to produce a balanced preliminary budget with no tax increase, but that could change as supervisors hash out the details.
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As budget process begins in Martinsville, real estate tax among primary concerns
After a recent citywide reassessment brought increased property values, a reduction in the real estate tax rate is a “big goal,” the city manager said.
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Agenda Martinsville: Opioid settlement could result in new DSS position
The council will discuss adding a new kinship navigator family services specialist using opioid settlement money.
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Martinsville council members address meeting controversy at press conference
Council member Aaron Rawls, who was removed from Tuesday night’s meeting by a sheriff’s deputy, said he worries what the incident will do for the city’s reputation.
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Rawls removed from Martinsville council meeting
Martinsville’s Tuesday night city council regular session ended with pointed comments between council members and resulted in Councilor Aaron Rawls’ removal by a deputy. Much of Tuesday’s packed city council meeting proceeded without incident until near the end of the meeting when councilors are encouraged to provide comment. Rawls used his time to address recent […]
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Agenda Martinsville: Joint comprehensive plan work session scheduled
The city council and the Berkley Group will continue to develop the city’s comprehensive plan.
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Martinsville council member raises concerns over meeting timing
Council member Aaron Rawls said that more notice should have been given for the March 17 closed meeting at which the city manager’s salary was discussed.
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Following reassessment, Martinsville grapples with residents’ tax anxiety
The median assessed value of properties in the city rose more than 54% from 2023.
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Agenda Martinsville: Organizations plead their case to city council
As part of their ongoing process to establish a balanced budget for the 2025 fiscal year, councilors will consider the financial needs of the various outside agencies that partner with Martinsville.
