Henry News

The Three Rivers Chapter AACA's first car show in four years brought car enthusiasts to the streets of Draper.

At Patrick Henry Community College, students are working out the math for their tests and for their commute.

I had some simple thoughts about the way yesterday turned out. It was brilliantly beautiful and bountifully bright, brimming with breezes.

An estimated 500 Henry residents were without power Wednesday morning while public safety officials transferred 8,000 gallons of acetone from a tanker, which had run off the roadway on Henry Road.

June 28, 2008 New statue honors General Joseph Martin In honor of General Joseph Martin's 200th birthday, a new permanent memorial will be a continual reminder of his contributions.

Three people have been arrested in a triple slaying at a Henry County trailer park, and authorities are seeking a fourth.

The man with the seersucker suit and gentle Virginia accent quoted Scripture and told tall tales about congressmen and condemned cars.

June 13, 2008 Police investigate fatal crash in Henry County State police are investigating a fatal accident in Henry County Friday afternoon.

Officials will investigate today at former Fieldcrest mill Lee Cooley of the Bassett Fire Department addresses firefighters early Sunday as crews fight a fire at the former Fieldcrest/Pillowtex plant on Field ...

For three years, the University of Virginia College Guide Program has been helping local students pursue higher education.

Henry Bazak instilled a love for learning in his three children. So when the Northern Virginia lawyer and engineer passed away in 1996, his son, Ben, who lives in Roanoke, decided that books would be an ...

“She devoted her life to enhancing the livelihood of all the citizens of this area”

The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and executives Wednesday during the Business Appreciation Luncheon. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“It was a black funnel and there was other debris in it, flying around. Mostly trees. I mean, whole trees! 60-foot tall trees just flying in the air! It was the craziest thing I ever saw!!”

It is confirmed -- at least two tornadoes touched down in our area, one in Franklin and Henry Counties, and in Pittsylvania County. via WSET-TV Lynchburg

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado rated EF1 was on the ground in Henry and Franklin Counties last night. via WDBJ7

“He did a lot for veterans while he was governor”

As befits a man who rose to prominence in the cell phone business, Mark Warner is now re-connecting. The former Virginia Governor campaigned in Roanoke this morning at the new Fire Station #1 on Franklin Road. via WSLS

“Scholarship funds like the ones generating from the Groves scholarship are working to change those numbers”

Irving Groves Jr. of Martinsville was one of the 23 recipients of the Virginia Community College System's Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

April 23, 2008 High school seniors in Henry County/Martinsville learn real world is expensive An eye-opening lesson for high school seniors in the Henry County/Martinsville area. via WDBJ7

Today is Thursday, April 26, the 117th day of 2008. There are 249 days left in the year. via International Herald Tribune

“We are honored that we were chosen to be on this years Historic Garden Week tour”

MARTINSVILLE , VA - ' The bright colors of race cars will give way to the softer shades of spring flowers when Martinsville Speedway hosts a stop on the Historic Garden Week tour on April 23. via The Frontstretch

“I want to thank all of Bassett's shareholders, employees, dealers and customers for their support of, and dedication to, our business during this period.”

Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. and Costa Brava Partnership III L.P. today announced that they have resolved their potential proxy contest. via PrimeNewswire