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Martinsville area
News from the Martinsville area.
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Agenda Martinsville: A new crop of councilors to be sworn in
Julian Mei, a local Realtor, and lifelong resident Rayshaun Gravely will be sworn in as city council members.
Posted inEducation
Governor’s budget proposal again seeks to cut state funding for New College Institute
The proposed budget requires the higher education center to develop a sustainability plan that includes options for merging with another public entity, or closing altogether. Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed cutting NCI’s funding last year but restored it after a visit to the Martinsville campus.
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Then & Now: A year after opening in Martinsville, NAMI wants to reach more people
The nonprofit, which helps connect people to mental health services, offers support groups and other resources.
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Agenda Martinsville: Building a comprehensive plan
Events could happen as early as January, looking for citizen input.
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Agenda Martinsville: City to talk Uptown District traffic
Slowing down cars helps make the streets more pedestrian friendly. But how do you slow down the cars?
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Agenda Henry County: Engineering report reveals priorities for next year
The final engineering report will include construction updates on Henry County’s various business centers and other projects.
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Agenda Henry County: Officials to get YMCA rundown
Project officials continue to raise money for the new Y.
Posted inCulture
Smith River Singers kick off holidays with ‘Messiah’
The free performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” which will be held Monday evening, will mark the 10th year for the holiday tradition in Martinsville.
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Youth Board prepares to serve up Thanksgiving feast on turkey eve
The Harvest Foundation Youth Board anticipates serving 4,000 turkey dinners on Wednesday. Some will be delivered to diners, others will be served on site at Martinsville High School or picked up and taken to go.
