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Man killed in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash Friday afternoon. Gary Lynn Chisom, 66 of Goodview, died at the scene of the crash on Route 679, one mile south of Route 634 in Franklin County, according to police. Police...
Luis Romero says 'Goodbye' during his final BTW21 broadcast
MARTINSVILLE, VA – Luis Romero, a versatile figure at BTW21, took center stage on Friday evening as he bid a heartfelt farewell to his "BTW21 News Weekend Review" audience after an illustrious tenure spanning nearly seven years. Renowned for his journalistic ethos marked by a blend of respect, compassion,...
Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Rajah Caruth walked beside the pit row wall at Martinsville Speedway on April 5 with orange and yellow tape rolls around his wrist. He placed slashes of tape as distance markers that he would use later on that night as he competed in the Long John Silver’s 200.
City officials removing new stop signs in Uptown Martinsville, reactivating lights
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — In an effort to increase pedestrian safety in Uptown Martinsville, the city converted five stoplights into stop signs back in March 2024. However, after monitoring the changes in traffic patterns, the city has decided to reverse course. On April 23, the city announced that it would reactivate all stoplights at the […]
Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court
The Justices allege that the Martinsville-based bank has violated banking laws. The bank says the Justices and their companies have stalled on repaying $300 million in past-due loans. The post Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court appeared first on Cardinal News.
Living Proof Beer Company opening up new outdoor stage in June
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) — The Living Proof Beer Company has announced a major expansion with the addition of an outdoor stage and music venue to bring larger shows and crowds just in time for summer!. Living Proof Beer Company expects the outdoor stage and venue to hold 200-250...
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