Henry County, VA

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An undercover narcotics operation in Henry County led to 41 people being charged with felonies, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, meth, multiple vehicles, firearms, and money were seized during the bust, the Henry County Sheriff's Office said Monday. In...

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — More than 40 people — about half of whom are still at large — are facing felony charges after Henry County authorities wrapped up an undercover narcotics operation. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the operation led to the seizure of numerous drugs — including cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and […]

JAMES L. MCCLINTON, PH.D. Who needs K-9s?… Thanks to the services of a local goat, the Henry County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Office got their man. A captain with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said it was a goat who helped two deputies flush out the person they were chasing. One deputy was investigating a domestic assault in the Fieldale area. When the deputy explained to the suspect that he was under arrest, the suspect fled on foot. The deputy chased the fleeing person through a fence line and across a field. A goat from the property joined the deputy in the chase. When he and the goat reached the next fence line of the field, the goat continued through the fence in front of the deputy and entered a wooded area. The goat took over the lead in the chase and, together with another deputy, flushed the man out of the woods. The suspect was then taken into custody.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Friday, the City of Martinsville sent out a press release stating that the cost of reversion has more than doubled for the City of Martinsville solely due to the actions of Henry County. In December 2019, the city entered negotiations with the county,...

Patriot Players “Steel Magnolias” 2 p.m. at P&HCC. Chix with Stix, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Piedmont Arts, Ages 12 to adult, Free to Members, $5 Non-members per class. Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to identify two men who are connected with trespassing on the land of Evans Realtor and Auction Company. Deputies say it happened at 3988 Greensboro Road in Martinsville. Deputies reported the two men stole a 2016 American Sportsworks BD700 Bulldog ATV […]

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — As the conflict over the reversion process continues between Martinsville and Henry County, city officials announced the cost of that process has more than doubled since last December. The City of Martinsville shared the following statement on Friday, May 20 about the current reversion expenses: Prior to reversion, city leaders understood […]

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — An animal shelter on the Southside is in "desperate need" of finding temporary and forever for their fur babies. The Martinsville Henry County SPCA says on its Facebook page that they "are slammed with dogs and cats and are having to turn people away." The...