Fieldale News

Long lines had formed at all of the children's rides at Celebration 2008 within an hour of the Independence Day festival opening at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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Who the heck wants to jog when the mercury is pushing 100 degrees? No, thank you.

Local law enforcement officers helped round up dozens of suspects in Martinsville and Henry County last week as part of a sweep led by the U.S. Marshals Service.

June 8, 2008 Fire damages part of Fieldcrest building in Fieldale Fire destroyed part of the old Fieldcrest-Cannon building in Fieldale Saturday night More than 100 firefighters were sent to the mill around ...

Fire broke out in the former Fieldcrest/Pillowtex plant late Saturday, and more than 100 firefighters and rescue personnel from throughout the area responded to battle the blaze.

A senior-year project turned into a hands-on learning experience for Jack Johnston, A.J. Hice and Chris Taylor.

“I've had people come by today who never have drunk from a glass bottle”

Joan Frith fondly remembers Fieldale the way it was many years ago. "Everybody knew everybody," Frith said during Saturday's Fieldale Heritage Festival, which featured memorabilia, crafts and food. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

A Fieldale teenager was shot Tuesday night when a gunman fired into a crowd, police reported. via Roanoke Times

“This is a fantastic group of students”

Henry County Schools recognized 29 outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who inspired them Thursday night at the seventh annual Academic Excellence Awards banquet. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“I think it's wonderful. We've been trying ... to rebuild Fieldale”

The Fieldale Historic District has been approved for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Historic ... via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“The goal is to research and understand the history of”

The Martinsville-Henry County Preservation Alliance soon will survey the community to identify up to 300 structures with historical significance. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

A year-long joint investigation has resulted in a total of 135 felony criminal charges and eight misdemeanor criminal charges issued on 81 adults and one juvenile, officials announced Friday. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“I especially enjoyed the freebies”

Diverse booths offer varied experiences Nelson Family Dealerships won the Best in Show award Wednesday for its booth at Fast Track 2008. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“He's doing better, but it will be a long road to a full recovery”

A Patrick County woman is counting her blessings after her son survived a single-vehicle crash that left two other teenagers dead and another injured. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“The Chestnut Knob Water Project has been our number one priority for several years”

Construction is scheduled to begin today on the Henry County Public Service Authority's long-awaited Chestnut Knob Water Project. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

Two teenagers died in a single-car accident early this morning in Henry County, state police said. via Roanoke Times

Joey and Lisa Greer stand with their children Breanna, 20 months, and Taylor, 7, beside the carbon monoxide detector on the wall of their home. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“I stabbed the mother (expletive)”

William Bayron Bowman of Bassett, who faced second-degree murder and other charges in the 2004 Christmas Day stabbing death of Charles Custer of Fieldale, pleaded guilty to one of the charges Tuesday. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...