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.

A man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts after he led police on a high-speed chase that crossed into North Carolina.

An update on a school threat hoax we first told you about Tuesday. We've learned two local school districts were among several others across the state to receive the same fake threat.

Martinsville City Schools are taking a new and exciting step to encourage reading among its students.

Celebrate adult education and family literacy week with Martinsville and Henry County adult and career education centers.

The Martinsville man who was charged with shooting a Martinsville police officer on New Year’s Day has been found guilty, according to the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk.

Martinsville City and Henry County leaders met Wednesday evening to finalize plans for reversion.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Students of Martinsville City Public Schools are headed back to the classroom on Monday for the first time since last March. Only pre-k, kindergarten, students with special needs and students who are learning English as a second language will start in-person learning on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Zebedee Talley said those are the kids who are the most challenged by virtual learning. Dr. Talley said the district will not hesitate to go back to all remote learning if numbers spike again. For more information about changes made to keep students safe in the building, click here.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. All remote, all the time. Were following the data, Martinsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zeb Talley said. Remote learning will be the only option, at least at the beginning of the year, for Martinsville City Schools students. While most, if not all, districts have this option in their plan, as of Monday Martinsville was the only district in the 10 News viewing area using it. Talley said the announcement was made Friday to revert to the all-remote option after seeing cases continue to increase in the city and surrounding area.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Martinsville City schools are prepared for any emergency. God’s pit crew donated more than 200 emergency blessing buckets for use in every classroom in every school. The buckets contain first-aid instructions, supplies, self-defense spray, bottled water, and items that may be needed in an emergency situation. The buckets are there to provide an extra layer of security in the event of a crisis, public shooting, or school lockdown. Danville City schools were the first public school district to receive the buckets.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -A historic theater in Martinsville was destroyed by fire Sunday night, shocking many who view it as a huge loss for the community. The fire at the Rives Theatre was caused accidentally and is believed to have started in an upstairs room near a surge protector that two refrigerators were plugged into, according to Martinsville city officials. Around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Martinsville Fire and EMS responded to the fire after someone walking by noticed smoke and flames, authorities said. The damage was contained to the theater, authorities said. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.