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.
Martinsville area
News from the Martinsville area.
‘Who doesn’t love pancakes’: Martinsville’s Kiwanis Club preps for Pancake Day
As temps cool, griddles heat up for Pancake Day on Thursday.
Former Martinsville manager’s legal team sends notice of possible suit
The notice warns of future litigation for Martinsville.
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.
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.
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.
Local partnership to alleviate homelessness could lead to a day center in Martinsville
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the city council will discuss applying with United Way for a Community Development Block Grant.
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.
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.
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.

