MARTINSVILLE

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.

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

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

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

UPDATE - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday

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

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

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

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 our region are looking to revitalize.

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

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

Martinsville City Council has voted to end the 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

It was Martinsville 42, Dan River 39

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

Martinsville defeated Bassett on Friday night, 17-10.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martinsville racked up 14 points in tonight's game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.