Tensions escalated in Martinsville’s city government as Mayor L.C. Jones seeks an emergency protective order against City Councilman Aaron Rawls, following a confrontation at last week’s city council meeting.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery investigation.
The Martinsville Police Department has made its 15th arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman last August.
Police had to intervene between a Martinsville city councilman Julian Mei and Mayor L.C. Jones Thursday night as tensions erupted during a heated debate over releasing findings from an investigation into the former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.
A December 23 fire destroyed the Martinsville Animal Shelter, killing three dogs and forcing officials to consider new options for the facility’s future.
A group of Martinsville residents have initiated a recall effort against Mayor L.C. Jones, citing concerns over transparency in the investigation of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.
The Martinsville Animal Shelter has outlined ways the community can support them after a tragic fire last week that claimed the lives of three dogs and destroyed the shelter.
A 49-year-old woman was taken to Sovah Health Martinsville with minor injuries after being hit by a school bus, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
The Martinsville Police Department is discontinuing its use of a gunshot detection system due to performance issues, while Roanoke prepares to implement the same technology next year.
Controversy continues to mount over the firing of former Martinsville City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides, with council members and legal representatives challenging the decision’s legitimacy.
A man was hospitalized and has since been released after a shooting in Martinsville Monday night, according to Martinsville officials.
Board members of New College Institute will consider ideas about the future of the higher education center at their next meeting in January. It follows a vote last week to table a proposal for a merger with Patrick & Henry Community College until it can be further reviewed.
Charges have been dropped against one of the owners after more than 100 dogs were found living in unsafe conditions last week.
Mulberry Creek Assisted Living announced it will be closing its doors on December 31st over what its parent company Kissito Health Care, which took over the facility in 2020, calls “financial reasons”. The assisted living facility is one of the services provided there, with a rehab & nursing services also offered.
Angel Trees will start going up in stores across the Roanoke Valley this weekend. Roanoke will be helping 430 local families in needs this year, which includes nearly 1,000 children as part of the Angel Tree program.
The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA announced Oct. 6 that the organization officially launched the Transforming Community Capital Campaign.
Whether they drove in from an hour away or from a different state, racing fans came from all around to the iconic Martinsville Speedway to experience something that only NASCAR can provide.
NASCAR’s return to Martinsville Speedway this weekend is expected to generate millions in economic impact for the region, with local businesses already seeing an uptick in customer traffic.
Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman in Martinsville, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA kicked off its Transforming Community Capital Campaign Oct. 1 at Hamlet Vineyards, aiming to raise funds for a new 60,000-square-foot Lester Family YMCA.
A historic warehouse in Martinsville’s downtown district will be transformed into a mixed-use development featuring restaurants and apartments, backed by a $1 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC).
The investigation focuses on whether there was any criminal misconduct by current or former Martinsville city officials. This follows the dismissal of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August.
Nathan Trotter will invest about $65 million to build Tin Ridge, the nation’s first large-scale tin production and recycling facility in Henry County, Virginia.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Andy Hall said he made the request to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. The appointment follows the firing of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides last month.
The fallout from the firing of Martinsville City Manager Aretha Ferrell Benevides continues to deepen, as City Council members clash over whether to release investigation documents to the public.
The grants will be used to upgrade equipment, support the center’s accreditation process, and develop a regional partnership with Franklin and Patrick counties to answer calls across jurisdictions.
Less than a week after firing the controversial former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides, the Martinsville City Council voted 3-2 in favor of naming Chief of Police Robert Fincher as Interim City Manager.
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.
