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Ice-skating rink set to open in Martinsville thanks to $200K grant

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A new ice-skating rink is coming to Martinsville, bringing public skating back to the area for the first time in more than a decade. The project is being funded through a $200,000 grant from the Harvest Foundation, which will cover equipment, staffing, marketing and programming. City officials said the project will not require any city funding.

Martinsville, VA · 2d
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Everyone Overlooks This Virginia City, But Its Homes Still Sell For Under $160,000

Most people couldn’t find Danville, Virginia on a map, and those people are missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in the entire state. This southern Virginia city sits right on the North Carolina border, and it’s been quietly offering something that most of the state stopped offering a long time ago: affordable homes, genuine history, and a pace of life that doesn’t require a therapist to manage.

Danville, VA · 5d
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Plans advance for two small apartment buildings

Developers are asking Pittsylvania County for permission to put up two different small apartment buildings north of Danville. Joann Atkinson wants to rezone 1.2 acres on Franklin Turnpike between Dry Fork and Irish Roads. She says they would be similar to a pair of apartment buildings to the immediate south...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 3d
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Two newcomers win Martinsville council seats as Mayor L.C. Jones finishes third

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville’s City Council will have a new look in January after voters chose two newcomers in a five-way race for two seats. Michael Greene and Charles Niederstadt won the seats, while current Mayor L.C. Jones, who also ran for re-election, finished third and did not win one of the two seats. Councilman Aaron Rawls did not seek re-election after serving four years.

Martinsville, VA · 2d
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City of Martinsville Announces ‘Uptown Nights on Ice’

The City of Martinsville has announced the launch of Uptown Nights on Ice, a temporary outdoor ice skating rink featuring a variety of special events and holiday activities designed to create new experiences and traditions for families and friends throughout the holidays. Uptown Nights on Ice is a partnership between...

Martinsville, VA · 2d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 3d

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This North Carolina Town Was Just Named The Most Boring In The State, And Residents Might Have Something To Say

“Most boring town” sounds pretty harsh once I start looking at what is actually around here. There is a lake nearby, quiet walking trails, and enough open countryside to make the whole place feel more peaceful than dull. That distinction matters to me. This small North Carolina community grew...

Stokesdale, NC · 6d

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Henry County holds 78th annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring local veterans

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Veterans from across the community gathered Wednesday for Henry County's 78th annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Historic John D. Bassett Event Center. The ceremony featured several organizations helping commemorate the day, including the Bassett High School JROTC cadets and the 29th Infantry Band.

Henry County, VA · 1d

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Henry County parent launches petition opposing proposed Campbell Court Elementary closure

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Henry County parent is pushing back against a proposal to close Campbell Court Elementary School, launching a petition urging school officials to reconsider the plan. Margaret Collins, whose third- and fifth-grade children both have autism and attend Campbell Court, says the school has...

Henry County, VA · 22h

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 3d

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Planners advance rezoning request from Cardenas market

The city's planning commission voted to fix a long-standing zoning issue that will clear the way for a new business in the Five Forks area. Brandon Grothe is asking the property at 815 Wilson Street be rezoned from UR, Urban Residential to CB, Community Business. This would permit retail use, allowing for the proposed Cardenas Market to open. It is a meat market and deli.

Danville, VA · 3d

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears delivers keynote address at annual Valor Farm Veterans Day Commemoration

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears delivered the keynote address at the 7th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farm, honoring the sacrifices and commitment of the millions of service members that have fought for and defended U.S. freedom for the past 250 years. “She’s worth […]

Virginia · 9h

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Pelham Community Center Hosts Mural Dedication on Saturday

The Caswell Council for the Arts and Pelham Community Center invite you to join them on Saturday, November 14 at 12pm for the dedication of the "Rows of Gold" mural, which was designed with input from community members to capture Pelham's rich history. This mural project is supported, in part,...

Pelham, NC · 14h

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Two County Fair winners recognized

STOKES COUNTY — Two exhibits went to the NC State Fair this year on behalf of Stokes County and both of them were recognized by the King American Legion Post 290 for their outstanding work. Lynn Shouse, King American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 Vice President presented both with checks Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Legion grounds in King. Shouse also worked tirelessly as the Assistant Fair Manager this year. A lighthouse replica of Bodie Island Lighthouse was submitted by Camden Whitman, 11-years-old. The recycled materials replica was made from wine cords, a battery night light, sand, plate, sour cream container, shipping tube, cardboard, ornamental light bulb and hot glue, and had a tin pan on top. It is painted black and white. Whiteman received 2026 Best of Show — Youth Item. The second exhibitor recognized by the Legion was Donald McQuinn, 81, who won 2026 Best of Show — Adult Item. McQuinn of Westfield, build the Red Man House. Quinn said it was something that he had been working on for 9 years, and that he used tobacco sticks to make it. He said that the house was appropriate for NC History. The Log Cabin styled house had many accessories

Stokes County, NC · 11h

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MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL SALES TAX APPROVED BY JUST 10 VOTES

Martinsville voters have narrowly approved a one-percent sales tax increase to fund improvements to the city's public schools, with the referendum passing by just ten votes. The final round of ballot counting on Tuesday, November 10, determined the outcome of one of the closest local tax votes in Virginia. According...

Martinsville, VA · 1d

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Election results show trust in local leaders, but a divided Southside on statewide and national questions

In local elections, incumbents largely held sway. In the races for House District 5 and the U.S. Senate, as well as all three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, the voting revealed deep divisions between Pittsylvania County voters and Danville voters. And as a whole, Southside voters’ decisions ran counter...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 1d

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Franklin County Schools face funding challenges after voters reject sales tax referendum

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County Public Schools is facing difficult funding decisions after voters rejected a proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum that school leaders hoped would help pay for major school upgrades and additional safety features. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, voters overwhelmingly shot down...

Franklin County, VA · 2d

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Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions

Councilmember Evan Glass said he backed the 6-5 resolution to keep the Dickerson incinerator open long term, but argued a composting facility should be built right away and questioned the unreleased cost of trucking trash to Virginia. The post Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions appeared first on TANTV .

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors votes to rezone land for controversial Elliston housing development

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Elliston, which has divided community opinion, was approved by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. The rezoning request passed in a 6-1 vote after much community comment and deliberation among the board members, with...

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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Tim Brown makes history as Montgomery County’s first African American sheriff-elect

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – Tim Brown made history on Election Day, winning the Montgomery County sheriff’s race with more than 62% of the vote and becoming the first African American sheriff in county history. Brown defeated interim Sheriff Robert Page in a special election that followed the retirement...

Montgomery County, VA · 2d