Patrick Springs News

Woodlawn utility project gets go-ahead The long-delayed sewer project is one of several projects moving forward after the Carroll PSA met Sept.

The blaze that burned the old train depot in Fieldale on Tuesday may have destroyed the landmark but not the memories.

According to Clerk of Court Susan Gasperini, the following cases were tried during July in Patrick County Circuit Court.

Starting Monday everything will be "peachy" in Virginia. The Virginia state Peach festival will delight your taste buds! It's a week long celebration featuring good food, fun and great music.

A grand jury returned 52 indictments against 27 individuals on Monday, the opening day of the June term of Patrick County Circuit Court.

Blunt force trauma and alcohol consumption contributed to the deaths of two teenagers following a car crash on Carver Road in February, according to the Virginia State Police trooper who investigated the ...

Sheriff Dan Smith reported the following arrests: *Shautae Johnson, 31, of Martinsville, was arrested May 22 on a charge of malicious wounding, with Amy Whitlock listed as the victim.

A Patrick County teacher has been arrested and charged with assaulting a student, a news release from the school system said.

Some local students move out of the classroom and into the water. Beverly Cooper's class at Patrick Springs spent Friday at the Bassett Historical Center Releasing trout into the Smith River. via WSLS

“We have a compliance officer assigned”

A Springs Industries employee died Monday after injuring his head in an apparent fall onto a cement floor, according to state and local officials. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

Sheriff Dan Smith reported the following arrests: *Marcus Jerome Tarpley, 25, of Martinsville, was arrested April 3 on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny, with Monroe Haynes listed as the ... via Http

“I think we would want to have some kind of input from constituents.”

State and county officials say there are no imminent plans to build a state prison in Patrick County. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“Facility owners are responsible for installing and maintaining the connection line within the boundaries of the owner's property from the PSA connection point to the facility”

The Patrick County Public Service Authority voted unanimously March 20 to adopt a mandatory connection policy for the Patrick Springs water and sewer project. via Http

“The owners are primarily interested in stopping the hemorrhage of money ... . They realize the importance of the hospital in the community and they are working with us to find a solution amenable to everyone, ”

Patrick County is one of three sites being considered for an 1,100-bed state prison facility, according to Patrick Supervisor Lock Boyce. 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,...

“If you believe in the school system and what we've put forth”

Patrick County school officials appealed to the public Tuesday night to urge the Patrick County Board of Supevisors to fund a more than $30 million renovation plan. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“If Patrick County were a good ol' car, I'd be the guy who comes in and does the tune-up work, washes it and gets it running properly”

Interim Patrick County Administrator Craig Teller is working on the basics that will form a foundation for the county's future. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“That's a whole lot of money for people from Patrick County”

The new chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors said the supervisors might ask the school board to trim a $38 million renovation project by 20 to 30 percent. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“They showed a tremendous amount of improvement”

The Virginia Index of Performance recognizes improvements in schools in more areas than just test scores, according to area school superintendents. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“It is needed to protect the public's right to know”

Ninth District U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Abingdon, on Friday looked back at accomplishments from last congressional session and forward to goals and legislation for the upcoming session. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...