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01/30/2025

A Henry County man was taken into custody after firing a gun and barricading himself inside a home on January 29. Deputies responded to the…

01/29/2025

BREAKING NEWS | A man fired a rifle at a Brightspeed worker and a resident on Lakewood Trail in Henry County. Fortunately, no one was struck by the gunfire. Law enforcement responded quickly, leading to a standoff before the suspect was taken into custody.

01/29/2025

WATCH LIVE | On Wednesday afternoon, Martinsville City Sheriff Steve Draper announced his intention to seek re-election in the upcoming November election. Sheriff Draper, who has served since 1993, is the longest-serving sheriff in Virginia.

01/29/2025

PLEASE SHARE | 70-year-old Richard K. Hubbard has been reported missing from his home in Ferrum.

Authorities are searching for 70-year-old Richard K. Hubbard, who has been reported missing from his home in the 4400 block of Waidsboro Road in Ferrum…

01/28/2025

UPDATE | While initial reports suggested the incident involved two juveniles, Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis later clarified that further investigation revealed otherwise.

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in the 3100 block of Sunset Road in Collinsville on January 27. Around 4 p.m., deputies responded…

01/28/2025

WATCH LIVE | Chris Lawless held a news conference Tuesday morning to formally announce his candidacy for the Henry County Board of Supervisors, representing the Collinsville District.

01/28/2025

WATCH LIVE | An SUV ran off the road and struck a light pole on Chatham Heights Road near Commonwealth Boulevard East in Martinsville. One person was transported to the hospital, and the road is currently closed.

01/27/2025

Deputies said they found a male who had suffered severe trauma consistent with a gunshot wound.

A male is being treated for significant injuries following a suspected shooting incident in Pittsylvania County on January 19. Deputies were dispatched to the 1100…

01/27/2025

01/24/2025

Authorities stated that the two men involved were past acquaintances, and a permanent protective order is on file.

A Stuart man was airlifted to a hospital on January 23 after being shot during an incident. The incident started when Griffith Coy Goodyear, 34…

01/24/2025

BREAKING UPDATE | The sheriff has identified the two men killed in a farming equipment accident in Pittsylvania County.

Two people are dead following a farming equipment accident in Pittsylvania County on January 23. According to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred…

01/21/2025

WATCH LIVE | On Tuesday, Barry Nelson, owner of Nelson Subaru, joined the staff of the Martinsville-Henry County YMCA to distribute brand-new coats to local children. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with Operation Warm.

01/21/2025

UPDATE | Authorities said they located his body near his vehicle just inside a wooded area off Panther Road.

Morris Fain, 79, who was reported missing, was found deceased near his vehicle around 6 p.m. on January 20. Authorities located the vehicle just inside…

01/20/2025

Investigators said they believe the man may have fallen through the ice while trying to rescue his dog.

A Reidsville man died after reportedly falling through the ice of a pond while searching for his missing dog. On January 19, deputies responded to…

01/18/2025

BREAKING UPDATE | Investigators believe Morris Fain may have been seen at the Sheetz gas station in Ridgeway, VA on Friday between 10 AM and 11 AM. Anyone that may have seen or interacted with Fain at that location is asked to call Sgt. Brian Disher at 336-634-3232.

Authorities are looking for Morris Fain, a 79-year-old man reported missing on January 13. Fain was last heard from around 4:30 p.m. while en route…

01/18/2025

With this funding, Patrick & Henry Community College says it aims to address transportation barriers by bringing training directly to underserved areas and facilities.

Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) is among five community colleges awarded a To***co Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC) grant to bolster workforce training programs. P&HCC……

01/17/2025

The head-on crash claimed the life of a local woman and left two others injured on Wednesday.

A crash on January 15 claimed the life of a woman and left two others injured in Rocky Mount. Emergency crews were called to the…