Martinsville Newswire (Page 11)
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Martinsville, VA. (Page 11)

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Deputies search for suspects in Axton shooting
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A look at the vehicles at the victim's house at the time of the murder. This was taken from a video surveillance system AXTON-Henry County deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying at least one suspect in a Sunday homicide. Comment?
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Thieves target Melody Lane vehicles in weekend spree
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Be sure your vehicle is locked if you leave it outside. That's the advice offered by Martinsville Police Chief Eddie Cassady, after a series of break-ins over the weekend. Comment?
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Multiple cases dismissed in Martinsville
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All total, five people in completely different cases saw their charges dropped by the prosecution. Comment?
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Art weaves through John Christian's life
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John Christian just got this table-top loom a few weeks ago. It has 12 shafts, allowing him to create more intricate designs than his four-shaft floor loom does. Comment?
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Gibson: Should Charlottesville and Martinsville give up their city status?
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Now serving as the home of the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society, the Historic Henry County Courthouse is in uptown Martinsville. Comment?
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A Costly Question: What's the future look like for I-73?
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Right now, there's no money to move forward with Interstate 73. After a General Assembly vote earlier this month, that will change, but the money won't start coming in from that until 10 years from now at the earliest. Comment?
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Area Roundup: MV's Brown, Martinsville swimmers compete at states; Carlisle hoops fall
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Magna Vista's Kaitlin Brown competed at the Group 3A State Championships on Saturday and accomplished her goal of finishing in the top 10 in the 100-yard backstroke. Comment?
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Martinsville man sentenced in stabbing case
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A man who after being restored to competency to stand trial was found guilty of unlawful wounding was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison, with two years and six months to serve. Comment?
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Some things are great in theory, but not always in practice
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This painted rock was found near the Bulletin building. Painted rocks, with messages on the underside, have been a fad lately. Comment?
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Growing Opportunities: New NCI program helps older residents explore different subjects
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A new program at the New College Institute aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for area residents, especially those ages 50 and older. Comment?
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Honoring Tradition: Carlisle celebrates Chinese New Year with exchange students
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Students at Carlisle School celebrate the Chinese New Year by parading through the school while carrying a dragon, which is a good luck symbol. Comment?
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Blacksburg advisory panel split on Airport Acres project
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A proposed senior housing development that some neighbors criticize as an exclusive community for older one percenters received no strong support or opposition from Blacksburg Town Council's advisory arm. Comment?
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Training For The Show: Hodge and Pitzer prepare for Dancing
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Natalie Hodge and Lewis Pitzer will dance the quick step and disco for Dancing for Arts, under the instruction of choreographer Shannon Hornsby. Comment?
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New burning ban in effect for most of the day
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The annual statewide burn ban went into effect on Thursday and continues through April 30. It is illegal to have an outdoor fire within 300 feet of wooded areas or open fields having dry grass or other flammable materials, except between 4 p.m. and midnight. Comment?
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Letters to the Editor for Feb. 15
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Earlier this week, the paper asked if Martinsville should become a town. Speaking for at least some Henry County residents, I have to say no. Comment?
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EDITORIAL: It's time to talk about reversion
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Right before South Boston Town Manager Tom Raab took the podium at Tuesday's Martinsville City Council meeting, City Manager Leon Towarnicki made clear that the city wasn't planning anything. Comment?
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Virginia NAACP President to speak in Martinsville
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The Virginia State Conference NAACP President will be the keynote speaker for an annual Martinsville event, and tickets will be available through Tuesday. Comment?
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City council says they felt "railroaded" over waking trail
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Mark Hardison stands in the woods behind his home on Country Club Drive in Martinsville, showing how close an expansion of the Dick & Willie Trail may come to the house. Comment?
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Martinsville council advised to give up city status
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Amid financial constraints, Martinsville has no option but to eventually become a town, with Henry County taking over some of the services now provided to city residents, according to an official in a nearby town who has been through the experience. Comment?
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Questions raised about "food deserts" in Martinsville
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West side residents should not take offense that their neighborhood is considered a food desert, according to city officials and consultants. Comment?
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