County leaders have been working for the past year and a half to update the 1995 plan with help from the public along the way. The input helped identify key priorities like housing and infrastructure.

Three men were arrested in connection with a residential break-in and the theft of two classic automobiles in Henry County on Friday, according to HCSO.

They met Wednesday to coordinate efforts and collect some of the 38 dogs of various breeds that remained at the already crowded Henry County Animal Shelter.

Community concerns are mounting in Henry County after photos emerged showing deteriorating concrete underneath a bridge on Route 220 near Fieldale.

Charges have been dropped against one of the owners after more than 100 dogs were found living in unsafe conditions last week.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that no charges will be filed after a 46-year-old man was killed following an argument with his brother and other family members on Tuesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested three individuals after a barricade incident in Bassett on Tuesday.

One person is dead and one person is seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash that took place in Bassett on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested two individuals after the issuance of a narcotics warrant on Reed Creek Drive.

Virginia State Police said it was investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Henry County Tuesday.

One person is dead following a house fire that occurred in Martinsville in the early hours of Sunday morning, Henry County Fire Marshal Kiah Cooper said.

The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Henry County here.

The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA announced Oct. 6 that the organization officially launched the Transforming Community Capital Campaign.

Henry County Public Schools announced that Bassett High School earned a Band of Distinction. The Band got 1st Place 5A, State Champions. The school also earned best visual, best color guard, best music and best general effect.

A water line replacement project is underway in Henry County, boosted by millions of dollars in grant funding to improve water service and reliability in the Fieldale community.

Nearly three months have passed since Joshua Coleman was accused of fatally shooting his 22-year-old wife, Mandy Coleman, and 68-year-old retired veteran William Morey, who was checking on Mandy.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a homicide after a call for a welfare check on Saturday.

A man was arrested after a traffic stop led to a car chase in Henry County Sunday evening, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

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.

Gennevieve McGhee was arrested last November in Ridgeway after the man she hired told sheriff’s deputies about the plot.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Henry County.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 41-year-old man after he vandalized property and threatened employees and customers at J&H Market.

The annual Career Choice Youth Expo is back, drawing thousands of middle and high school students.

A man was arrested on multiple charges on Saturday after a pursuit with Henry County law enforcement, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Henry County on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.

A new regional housing initiative is transforming Southwest Virginia communities through a partnership aimed at expanding affordable housing options for low to moderate-income families.

Piedmont Community Services is set to host its 5th annual National Recovery Month celebration on Friday, celebrating recovery and fostering a sense of hope and resilience in the community.

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.

If you’re driving northbound on Route 609 in Henry County, save yourself some time.

A woman is dead, and 11 people have been arrested after a shooting that occurred in Martinsville in August, Martinsville Police Department said.

"It’s one thing to know what you did. It’s another for your hometown to honor what you did."

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 and a woman were arrested Wednesday after a narcotics operation in Henry County Wednesday, officials say.

More than 40 volunteers from Virginia and North Carolina gathered August 16 to remove nearly 750 pounds of trash from the Smith River and nearby roadsides.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that they had arrested two men after executing a narcotics search warrant in Axton Wednesday.

School divisions have spent the past few months making safety upgrades. Those efforts are getting a boost from millions of dollars in state grants.

National Night Out takes place on Tuesday, August 5! Plenty of law enforcement agencies in the area will be participating, meeting with communities, and hosting events.

A woman was airlifted to Roanoke on Sunday after an early morning shooting in Henry County.

An investigation into the abuse of a child in Henry County led to two arrests and a barricade incident in Henry County on Thursday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Virginia Department of Health reports that a raccoon found on Monday, July 21, in Fieldale has tested positive for the rabies virus.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it was investigating a shooting and home invasion that occurred early Wednesday morning.

Roanoke City Public Schools is waiting for $2 million in federal grants, including for programs like teacher development and retention, English language learners, academic enrichment and adult education.

A suspect is in custody, and a man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Henry County Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people were arrested following a drug bust that occurred in Henry County on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it had arrested and charged three men with narcotics offenses after a traffic stop Thursday.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday in connection with the July 17 killing of a 79-year-old man in Henry County, Virginia State Police said.

A recent narcotics investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, authorities have reported.

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.

Plenty of areas in Central and Southwest Virginia will be holding celebrations on July 4th this year!

The Board of Supervisors approved the use of $390,000 in reserve funds from last fiscal year for the program. Most of the homes will be demolished, while the county may order some fixes for others.

Authorities in Henry County have arrested a local man following an investigation into the production and distribution of child pornography.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that it had launched an investigation after a welfare check at a Collinsville vape store turned into a narcotics investigation Tuesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said that it was investigating a robbery that occurred in a Walmart parking lot in Martinsville on Monday.

The fifth annual Henry County Fair is officially set to be held from September 24 to 27!

A narcotics investigation led to two arrests and the seizure of a quantity of suspected narcotics in Collinsville, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Henry County officials announced Tuesday that the county was launching an extensive beautification effort following a $390,000 investment by the Board of Supervisors to demolish 39 unsafe structures scattered through the area.

A man is dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Henry County last week, Virginia State Police said.

Friday will be a significant day for several officers with the Danville Police Department.

Schools are out, but summer meals are still on.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants for a man who sent a bomb threat to a Dollar General store.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had arrested three individuals in connection with a narcotics seizure that occurred during a traffic stop Wednesday.

A Henry County man was arrested on Wednesday following a nine-month sexual assault investigation, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Henry County volunteer fire departments will begin charging insurance companies for emergency response services, implementing a new revenue stream to support their operations.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested a woman and a wanted man is still at large after a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday.

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after a narcotics arrest in Henry County Saturday, according to officials.

More scam texts have been impacting Virginians. This time, they’re impersonating the DMV.

A 16-year-old has been arrested after an attempted robbery in Henry County on Wednesday, HCSO said.

Three people were indicted for their alleged involvement in a 2022 homicide out of Henry County, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The historic Fieldale Pools are set to mark a significant milestone Thursday morning.

Henry County officials and community leaders gathered this morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new housing initiative in the Villa Heights neighborhood, aimed at providing affordable housing and revitalizing the area.

A man was arrested following a stabbing that occurred in Henry County on Saturday evening, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested on multiple animal cruelty charges in Henry County, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

At Rich Acres Elementary School in Henry County, 5th-grade teacher Mrs. Ashley Adams has a palpable ‘connection’ with her students.

A dead body was found in Martinsville on Tuesday morning, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

VSP is investigating a two-vehicle crash that involved a Virginia State Police patrol vehicle on Sunday.

Henry County School Nutrition will be sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program to help supply local students and children with free meals and snacks.

A wanted man was arrested on multiple charges in Henry County after a consensual encounter, which resulted in an on-foot pursuit with law enforcement, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Henry County Animal Shelter announced Tuesday that several of their dogs were dealing with an upper respiratory infection and because of this, they would be temporarily adjusting operations to ensure the safety of their dogs.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested a man and charged him with numerous narcotics offenses on Monday.

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.

As prom weekend approaches, first responders in Henry County are delivering a crucial message to high school students about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. 10 News was present for a dramatic crash reenactment at Bassett High School that looked—and sounded—just like a real crash.

Tazar, a retired Henry County K-9, has sadly passed away, according to a Facebook post from Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA is one step closer to building a new facility.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for possessing obscene material using minors, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A suspect was arrested in Henry County on Thursday following a high-speed chase, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested after a high-speed chase that was initiated in Henry County and ended in Rockingham County, N.C., Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

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.

The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA announced that it is temporarily pausing the intake of dogs due to upcoming renovations to their facility.

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 man was arrested after making a bomb threat to a Dollar General in Henry County on Sunday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested following a Martinsville GameStop robbery on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested in Martinsville on Thursday following a shooting and barricading incident, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A mistrial has been declared in the case of a man charged with murdering his fiancée in Henry County in 2023, BTW21 reports.

A man was arrested and one person was injured following a shooting on Wednesday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested following a short pursuit in Henry County on Monday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Recent cases in Henry and Botetourt counties highlight the complex and often hidden world of murder for hire, emphasizing the challenges in uncovering such crimes.

A 44-year-old woman is facing charges following her alleged involvement in planning a murder for hire, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A 36-year-old Ridgeway man was taken into custody following an executed search warrant that took place on Nov. 20, according to the Henry County Sherriff’s Office.

An 18-year-old student has been charged after he brought a gun to school Wednesday.