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MARTINSVILLE


21 hours ago

Success after victory: Gauntlet winner launches second season of Hometown Hustle

Natalie Hodge, Gauntlet co-winner and owner of Rudy's Girl Media talks successes after winning Gauntlet business competition, and the premier of season 2 of her series of Hometown Hustle.

1 day ago

Board of Education discusses potential changes to Virginia school accreditation process

The Department of Education is considering taking out chronic absenteeism as a factor that determines a schools accreditation.

Virginia students face off for robotics competition in Blacksburg

Thousands of high school students came to Blacksburg this weekend to put their robots to the test.

73-year-old man reported missing out of Martinsville

The Martinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing man.

22-year-old man taken into custody in connection with deadly Martinsville shooting

UPDATE - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday

23-year-old man arrested in connection with Martinsville shooting

The Martinsville Police Department has released more details about a shooting that left a young man hurt Monday night.

Trophy Tour: Martinsville’s Jahmal Jones

Jahmal Jones rushed for 318 yards and 5 touchdowns in a Week 4 win at Staunton River.

NASCAR bans Ross Chastain 'Hail Melon' move at Martinsville

The wild wall maneuver used by Ross Chastain at Martinsville is no longer legal, according to NASCAR's 2023 rules announcement.

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Martinsville High School Boys basketball game attendance capped at 300 after fans storm the court

Only 300 spectators will be allowed into Martinsville boys’ basketball games starting Friday, Jan. 27. School leaders say basketball players, coaches and school officials will not count as fans.

Cities in Southwest Virginia look to thrive with revitalization

Cities in our region are looking to revitalize.

Operation Bold Blue Line brings extra funding, equipment to Martinsville Police Department

Governor Youngkin's Operation Bold Blue Line brings extra funding and equipment to the Martinsville Police Department

Martinsville City Public Schools restricts visitors at basketball game after fans rush the court

Visitor restrictions are being put in place for Friday's basketball game at Martinsville High School after a fight broke out at the last game.

Martinsville City Public Schools places restrictions on basketball game

Martinsville City Public Schools has placed a restriction on the basketball game scheduled for Jan. 20, 2023 versus Mecklenburg.

Martinsville City Council votes to end reversion process

Martinsville City Council has voted to end the reversion process.

City of Martinsville votes to end reversion process

On Tuesday night, Martinsville City Council members adopted a resolution to terminate proceedings regarding the reversion of Martinsville to town status, according to city officials.

Man charged after malicious wounding incident in Martinsville

A man has been arrested and charged after a malicious wounding incident in Martinsville Wednesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

City of Martinsville appoints new Chief of Police

Deputy Chief Rob Fincher will become the City of Martinsville’s new Chief of Police on Jan. 1, city officials announced Friday.

Virginia’s minimum wage set to increase in 2023

On January 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11 to $12.

Martinsville to offer free disposal of live Christmas trees

The city of Martinsville is offering free disposal of live Christmas trees to its residents this holiday season.

14-year-old charged after threatening to bomb Martinsville Walmart, authorities say

A 14-year-old has been charged after calling in a bomb threat to a Martinsville Walmart on Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Martinsville Police fires officer after incident involving student

The Martinsville Police Department is conducting an internal investigation regarding an incident that happened last Friday (Dec. 16) at the middle school.

Clay Campbell reflects on NASCAR’s 75 years on Founders Day

t was 75 years ago on December 14 that Bill France Senior and his racing advisees met at the Streamline Hotel – and the idea of stock car racing and NASCAR was born.

Martinsville fire chief announces retirement, new fire chief selected

Martinsville Fire Chief Ted Anderson Jr. has announced his retirement after a 37-year career, effective Dec. 31.

Franklin County girls, Fleming boys earn wins in Roy Stanley Memorial Shootout

Oak Hill red team and James River also among the winners on Saturday at the Cregger Center.

Martinsville Speedway’s Christmas Toy Drive raises $19,200, collects more than 400 toys

Martinsville Speedway and the Southside community joined forces to make sure kids in the area have gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Meet December’s 3 Degree Guarantee recipient: The Salvation Army

It’s time to announce our 3 Degree Guarantee recipient!

Glenvar shuts out Martinsville, 35-0

In a shut-out game, Glenvar took down Martinsville 35-0.

Man wanted on attempted 2nd degree murder in connection with Martinsville stabbing

A 33-year-old man is wanted on two counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing of a man and a woman, according to the Martinsville Police Department.

WSLS starts new holiday initiative with Salvation Army Angel Tree program

The holidays are here, and it is time to spread some cheer!

Martinsville takes the win against Dan River in tight playoff match

It was Martinsville 42, Dan River 39

Lynchburg National Guard armory conference room dedicated to D-Day veteran

The Lynchburg National Guard’s armory command conference room was dedicated to Col. Thomas S. Dallas Sr. Thursday.

Martinsville takes down Bassett 17-10

Martinsville defeated Bassett on Friday night, 17-10.

Virginia General Election Results for Martinsville on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Martinsville here.

30-year-old flown to hospital after shooting in Martinsville

A 30-year-old was sent to the hospital following a shooting Wednesday night (Nov.2) in Martinsville, according to the Martinsville Police Department.

Bell wins, Chastain rides the wall to earn title race spots

Christopher Bell worked his way into NASCAR’s championship round the only way he could, winning at Martinsville Speedway to claim a spot in the finale.

Countdown to Green Flag: Fans excited to return to Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR Playoffs

The last race before the championship will be on the paper-clip at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Calm days with plenty of clouds through the last October weekend

Skies are cloudy on Saturday and Sunday with showers holding off until Sunday evening

Elliott focusing on how to succeed at Martinsville

The next Gen car may not perform wonderfully on short tracks, but its still up to the drivers to find a way to the front.

Xfinity Racing to give away free Xfinity 500 tickets

Xfinity Racing announced on Twitter that they’re giving away free tickets to the Xfinity 500 NASCAR race.

Efforts to curb violent crime in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares announced two initiatives with the same goal this week: curbing Virginia’s uptick in violent crime.

Fatal house fire in Martinsville caused by overloaded outlet, authorities say

The fire happened in the 400 block of Forest Street on Oct. 14, authorities said

Martinsville school recognized as Virginia Naturally School

One Martinsville elementary school is being recognized for its efforts in environmental awareness.

New 3-D printing store coming to Martinsville

The new 3-D Shop is looking to make 3-D printing more accessible for those who want to explore their creativity.

Martinsville continues undefeated season, defeats Chatham 19-9

Martinsville remains undefeated so far in the 2022 season. They took down Chatham 19-9.

Martinsville shuts out G.W. Danville

Martinsville racked up 14 points in tonight's game

Four injured after crash involving Henry County school bus

UPDATE - Sept. 24, 2022 10:20 a.m.

15-year old hopes to make ValleyStar 300 Field

15-year old drive Katie Hettinger is headed to Martinsville for the Late Model showdown often called the Super Bowl of Late Model races.

POW: Martinsville’s Jahmal Jones scampers to Week 4 honors

Jones rushed for more than 300 yards and 5 touchdowns on Friday night.

Martinsville takes the ‘dub’ over Dan River

The game’s final score was 50-27, Martinsville.

Martinsville City schools to perform mental health assessments on students

School psychologist Dr. Travis Worrell said these mental health assessments are meant to be preventative.

Martinsville City schools installs window security films to slow down potential intruders

School leaders said these window films would delay an intruder from breaking a window and getting inside a classroom.

These 7 Black Men Were Executed For An Alleged Rape. Now, They Have Been Pardoned

Prior to abolishing the death penalty in March 2021, Virginia had executed more people than any other state. That included seven Black men who the governor said were executed without due process.

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