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Henry County deputies arrest man twice in three weeks for drug distribution
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing several drug charges after a search warrant was served at four residences on May 16. As a result of their investigation, deputies served warrants at: The sheriff’s office says during the search, authorities seized illegal drugs with a street value […]
Henry County man dies after being pulled from ocean in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WSET) — A Henry County man is dead after being pulled from the ocean in North Myrtle Beach on Thursday. A South Carolina coroner's office said 55-year-old Timothy "Tim" Eanes, of Axton, was taken out of the water near 10th Avenue South just before noon.
Alcohol Induced Crash on Route 58
The Virginia State Police have reported that a tragic two-vehicle collision took place on May 9 on Route 58, just west of Route 653, with alcohol being cited as a contributing factor. At approximately 10:20 p.m., a 2013 Kia Soul traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes collided head-on with a...
Agritourism RV park opens in Stokes County
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The Tedder family opened Black Dog Acres RV Park in May with the goal of going beyond starting a business. "It is something that will promote tourism," said owner and operator Ian Tedder. "We're promoting agriculture, we're promoting Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain and Mayberry and Danbury and everything in between." Black Dog Acres — named in honor of the Tedders' black dog Tilly May — is...
One dead, children flown to hospital with critical injuries after Henry County crash
HENRY COUNTY, Va. – One person is dead and two children were flown to a hospital following a Henry County crash, according to Virginia State Police. On Saturday at about 7:10 p.m. on Joseph Martin Highway, 52-year-old Gregory Lee Myers, of Martinsville, was headed west on Route 641 in a Nissan Frontier when an eastbound Dodge Ram 3500, which was driven by a 32-year-old, crossed the center-line and hit him, authorities said.
Officials say grant could give boost to Southside mobile home communities
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission is seeking $13 million in federal funding to help pay for repairs and infrastructure improvements. The post Officials say grant could give boost to Southside mobile home communities appeared first on Cardinal News.
Void left by board leader departure
ARARAT, Va. — It’s unusual for the chairman of a county governing board to step down in the midst of his or her term, but Brandon Simmons had simply had enough. “It’s a thankless job,” Simmons, an Ararat resident, said of serving on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He cited increasing time demands to the detriment of his family and constant “griping and complaining” from some constituents as catalysts...
Martinsville sees large drop in crime rates compared to previous years
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Crime rates in Martinsville have lowered to a third of what they were in 2023. Crime in Martinsville has been on a downward trend for the past five years. But so far this year, the crime rates are lower than ever before. In fact, Police Chief Robert Fincher says there has been a 36% decrease in crime rates compared to this time last year.
Dinner on Dalton delights
KING — The inaugural "Dinner on Dalton” event hosted by the Downtown King Partnership proved to be a hit. On Saturday, May 4, East Dalton Road was blocked off to traffic east of Main Street and transformed to provide a local, outdoor dining experience, complete with string lights hung over elegantly set linen covered tables. Three local chefs provided a four-course meal to attendees, who were additionally entertained by live...
Martinsville High School hosts senior job fair ahead of graduation
Opening doors and opportunities — that’s the goal of the first-ever Martinsville High School senior job fair with graduation just a week away. With the finish line in sight, over a hundred seniors are getting a head start on their futures, and for senior Mackenzie Hylton, talking face-to-face with employers gave her a sense of excitement for what the future holds.
Suspect charged after fatal Stokesdale shooting, sheriff’s office says
STOKESDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — Deputies have charged a suspect in connection to a Guilford County homicide. According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, John Austin Cain, 18, was arrested in Rockingham County and charged with first-degree murder. These charges stem from a shooting just after 5 p.m. on Sunday when deputies responded to the 7800 […]
City looks to bring more murals to Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Martinsville will soon become a lot more colorful, as more murals will be added to the city. “Who wants to look at a blank building when they could be looking at something really interesting?” asked Aleen Wilson, Martinsville resident. Aleen Wilson is a Martinsville local...
Distracted driving nets Early College student a scholarship
In recognition of April as Distracted Driving Month, Alliance Insurance Services and Magnolia Eye Care held a competition in which students submitted videos about the dangers of distracted driving. This year marked the fourth scholarship competition sponsored by Alliance Insurance Services that turned a negative, distracted driving, into a positive and profitable experience for local students. Dr. Candice Fix of Magnolia Eye Care in King joined in on the action...
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