Governor Northam Announces Initiative to Encourage Economic Growth in Virginia’s Opportunity Zones
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a new initiative that will bolster the Governor’s goal of ensuring that every region, community, and household can participate and share in the Commonwealth’s economic progress through the federal Opportunity Zones program, which was created through the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. Virginia Community Capital (VCC), with leadership from […]
CCAT to be completed mid-to-late summer
Pictured above: Members of The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors, staff and guests gather inside the high bay training space at the Commonwealth Centre for Advanced Training (CCAT). The Commonwealth Centre for Advanced Training (CCAT) likely will be completed in June or July. That is the forecast of Henry County Administrator Tim Hall and Martinsville-Henry […]
PHCC inducts eleven into international honors society
A photo of the inductees is shown above. Those pictured are as follows: First row: Jason Gibson (Advisor), Hannah Beasley, Lucero Silva, Hunter McDaniel, Julie Meador (Advisor). Second row: Rachel Hodge, Lisa Hatcher, Dylan Priggen, Gail Banks. Third Row: Jennifer Sutphin, Arthur de Souza, Tiago de Queiroz, Heather Fore.Top: Payton Donavant, Current PTK President MARTINSVILLE, VA– Patrick Henry Community College […]
Martinsville Bulletin: Henry County supervisors ready to hit new recreational trails
Pictured above: early progress on the latest addition of the Dick and Willie Rail Trail – section 6B. BY PAUL COLLINS The plan to expand the trail system around Martinsville and Henry County took a quick step down the road on Tuesday afternoon. The Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the updated Rivers & […]
Free summer meals available for local children
Henry County School Nutrition is a Sponsor of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Groups who are hosting students/children during the summer months for any type of activities, (day camps, Vacation Bible Schools, tutoring, etc.), can receive free meals or snacks to give to the children who come to their site. To get more information […]
VisitMartinsville Receives $10,000 Grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation
Pictured above: A look at the LOVE letters installation at Smith River Sports Complex. Martinsville (March 15, 2019) — Today, the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation’s Tourism Office (VisitMartinsville) announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “50 Years of Love” grant fund. “50 Years of Love” is part of VTC’s efforts to celebrate the […]
Community college’s food pantry receives nearly $5,000 donation
MARTINSVILLE, VA – Together, the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) and the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation donated nearly $5,000 to Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) to restock the campus food pantry. According to college officials, food insecurity and hunger issues trouble dozens of PHCC students. Since PHCC began the food pantry in 2017, it has helped […]
Crawford & Power to Perform at Smith River Fest
Martinsville, VA (March 8, 2019) – For both outdoor and music enthusiasts, Smith River Fest presented by Smith River Provision Company has some exciting news. The planning committee announced today that regional fan favorite, Crawford & Power, is returning to Smith River Fest this summer. The band is set to play from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Crawford & Power […]
Rooster Walk 11 band lineup completed with additions of Sam Bush, Steep Canyon Rangers, many more
Pictured above: A look at Greensky Bluegrass from Rooster Walk 9. Sam Bush Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sierra Hull, and Ghost Light are among the final list of bands announced for the 11th annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival. Other new additions include: The Steel Wheels, The Black Lillies, ‘Yarn Morrison’ (Yarn’s tribute to Van […]
Henry County Schools – Administrative appointment approved by school board
Pictured above: Dr. Ben Boone The School Board of Henry County approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to fill one administrative position at their March 7 meeting. Dr. Ben Boone will be Director of Finance. Currently, Boone serves as Interim Director of Student Support Services. He has served the students of HCPS as a teacher, administrative intern, […]