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A man who was wanted for several warrants out of Martinsville surrendered peacefully to law enforcement during a barricaded standoff on Monday night, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Martinsville officials are hoping a major jobs announcement in North Carolina has some spillover effects across the state line.
Law enforcement is searching for a wanted man following an attempted murder that took place in Martinsville on Friday evening, Martinsville Police Department said.
In a now deleted list released by the Department of Homeland Security, several localities, including the cities of Martinsville and Lynchburg and several local counties, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions. A term used to describe localities that are not cooperating to the fullest extent with the federal government’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants.
The Department of Homeland Security has recently released a public list of alleged sanctuary jurisdictions, including several in our area — some of which say they were unaware they were even listed.
Heads up, drivers! The City of Martinsville is slated to implement several traffic changes in the Uptown area, starting Thursday, May 1.
A soldier from Martinsville who was killed during World War II has been accounted for, officials announced in a press release.
Around 100 guests took part in a puppet-themed Family Day hosted by Piedmont Arts and Beegins With You on Saturday, April 12, in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden.
Henry County and Martinsville are just two areas in the region that were hit hard as jobs moved overseas. Residents there have mixed feelings about whether the tariff plan will be effective.
Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state to secure a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The Joe Gibbs Racing star, from the Richmond suburb of Chesterfield, leads active Cup drivers with six victories at Martinsville. But Sunday was his first on the 0.526-mile oval since March 29, 2015. Hamlin was a frequent contender during his 19-race drought at Martinsville, posting 10 top fives and leading 226 laps. Bell, who leads the Cup Series with three wins this season, was second, followed by Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. With the 55th victory of his career, Hamlin also snapped a 31-race winless streak since last April at Dover.
Race weekend has arrived, and the excitement is palpable as NASCAR fans flock to Martinsville for days filled with racing, tailgating, and cherished traditions. People from all over are making their way to this iconic venue.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has given numerous recommendations for race fans who are driving to Martinsville Speedway from March 28 to March 30.
A Martinsville city councilman spoke out on Thursday afternoon after being removed from a Tuesday night council meeting.
Racing to make a difference, God’s Pit Crew and Martinsville Speedway have teamed up to distribute free food boxes to families in need.
Piedmont Arts will host an opening reception for its latest exhibits on Friday, March 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibits, titled “Threads, Folds & Rabbit Holes,” “Untethered: An Exploration of Emotion,” and “Peaceful Creation: Nature’s Brilliance on Land and Water,” will be on display at the museum.
A man wanted for his involvement in a 2024 Martinsville shooting has been arrested after nearly 10 months of searching, Martinsville Police Department said.
579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.
A Martinsville woman has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding after stabbing a man during an altercation at an apartment complex Sunday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
On Feb. 18, 2025, members of the Martinsville Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, along with a special agent from the Virginia State Police, executed search warrants for narcotics at two locations.
A statewide Burn Ban will go into effect Saturday, this bans open air-burning before 4 p.m. and will be in effect until Apr. 40 and applies to all open-air burning within 300 feet of woodland, the Martinsville Fire & EMS Dept. announced.
Five men were arrested in Henry County on Tuesday following a narcotics investigation that led to a pursuit, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.
A former Martinsville doctor was convicted on 467 federal charges of drug distribution, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Virginia.
Truex on the pole, Hamlin crashes in practice ahead of the Xfinity 500 cut off race in Martinsville
Local fifth graders had the opportunity to experience the excitement of Martinsville Speedway, making their visit into a hands-on STEM learning adventure.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Saturday, cancer survivors and community members gathered in Martinsville to observe the occasion, with a goal of educating people on the topic and saving lives.
From students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.
Martinsville City Schools is helping its middle school students learn more about what they want to be when they grow up by hosting a career fair called CTE Discovery Career Quest. It’s taking place October 8 at 10 am at the Big Chair Parking Lot in Uptown Martinsville.
Martinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.
A student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
A student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat that was made over the phone towards G. W. Carver Elementary School Tuesday afternoon, according to the office.
A Martinsville man has been arrested after leading cops on a high-speed chase that went across state lines, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
If your family needs a little extra help this Back to School season, the Back2School outreach is here to help.
Beverly Belcher Woody has always loved history, and now she's sharing the untold history of Patrick County.
Police said the shooting happened at a large gathering after a fight broke out.
Marko Galbreath, the owner of T4Tactics said there is no reason for a gun to ever be loaded and lying around, especially around children.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office said they were told the loaded firearm was left unsecured in the home.
Telvin Hairston is now facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of an 82-year-old woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said they’re making progress in Martinsville. While police are still investigating a shooting that left one man hurt over the weekend, the overall crime rate is down.
One person is dead and two children were flown to a hospital following a Henry County crash, according to Virginia State Police.
Attorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
Attorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.
The first black female officer in Martinsville is now making her mark on the next generation.
William Byron took the lead with 73 laps to go and held onto it during a two-lap overtime finish to enhance Hendrick Motorsports’ celebration of its 40-year anniversary with a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway.
A Roanoke County jury found a Martinsburg, West Virginia man guilty on charges related to a shooting along Interstate 81 in Roanoke County in Sept. 2022, according to Virginia State Police.
The goal of FAHI volunteers, working with staff members from the VFH, is to collect, preserve and interpret the Fayette Street experience through recorded oral history, public forums and workshops, lectures and other special programs.
The City of Martinsville is seeking to revamp three more homes in its Pine Hall neighborhood through a $1.6 million Housing Rehabilitation Grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
A former Martinsville doctor who was sentenced to 40 years in prison after illegally prescribing more than a half-million opioids in a two-year timespan is getting a new trial.
Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would require Martinsville citizens to vote whether or not they want the city to revert to a town.
A Martinsville man will spend a decade behind bars in connection with a drug trafficking investigation, according to the Office of the Attorney General.
A 21-year-old Martinsville man has been charged with arson in relation to a house fire that happened early Wednesday morning.
