Local tourism programs to receive public-private marketing funds to bolster growth

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $625,000 in matching grant funds to be awarded to 33 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage […]
PHCC starts new nursing scholarship thanks to $50,000 donation

Pictured above: Connie Brewer, the executor of the Martha Lou Henry Estate, presents a check to Pastor Keith Ritchie of Faith United Methodist Church. ________________ MARTINSVILLE, VA– Every nurse has the […]
Harvest PUP! grant helps expand community asset in Ridgeway

Pictured from left are Ricky Walker and Karen Garrett of ANCHOR, and Sheryl Agee, impact officer and team leader at The Harvest Foundation. ________________ ANCHOR Commission will use a $10,000 […]
Eastman donates bikes, helmets to Henry County Schools

Pictured above: Barbara Truman and Kelly Roach of Eastman present FC Middle School PE teacher Sherri Mitchell with a check to purchase bikes from Chain of Fools. ________________ Eastman Chemical […]
Whitfield, Favero join The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors

Rev. Charles Whitfield and Dr. John “Pat” Favero, both of Martinsville, will join The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors this year. When asked to serve on the foundation’s board, Whitfield […]
The Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness Welcomes Dr. Michael Waters, M.D.

Read more here The Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness announced today that Dr. Michael Waters, M.D. has joined its staff and will be offering primary care to […]
Virginia Receives $9.9 Million Federal Preschool Development Grant to Unify and Strengthen Early Childhood Education

RICHMOND—First Lady Pamela Northam today announced that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in partnership with the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) and the University of Virginia (UVA), received a […]
Administrative Appointment Approved by School Board

The School Board of Henry County approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to fill one administrative position at their January 3 meeting. Mrs. Janice Largen will be Supervisor of Regional Alternative. Largen […]