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The Harvest Foundation Advances Wellness Through Various Initiatives
Henry County is shaping up, thanks to a wealth of health and wellness programs supported by The Harvest Foundation.
Education in Martinsville - Henry County
Education in Martinsville - Henry County
Academy of Motorsports Aims to Position Students Ahead of the Curve
It’s not wise to eat, drink or talk on the phone behind the wheel, but what about studying?
MHC After 3 Initiative Sets Gold Standard for After-School Programs
The last bell of the day has become an even more welcome sound for some students in Martinsville and Henry County.
Racing Industry Continues to Set Fast Pace
When racing enthusiasts hear the word Martinsville they still think of Martinsville Speedway, as well they should.
Blue Ridge Aquaculture Redefines ‘Fishy Business’
Henry County is home to one of the fishiest businesses on the planet – and that’s a good thing.
Triangle Electric Corp. Founder Bradshaw Blazes Trail
Nancy Bradshaw is a Henry County fixture. Since founding Triangle Electric Corp.
Beverly Experiences Sweet Success With Popular Ridgeway Bakery
Pastry chef Derrick Beverly has come a long way since taking first place in the St. John’s Missionary Church Youth Cake Bake-Off.
Memorial Hospital’s Significant Investment Attracts New Physicians
With an ambitious, ongoing renovation and improvement agenda, Memorial Hospital is proving that high-tech medicine can thrive in a small-town setting.
National College Moves to New North Memorial Boulevard Location
National College has brought an elevated learning experience to Henry County.
School Systems Celebrate Full State Accreditation
Martinsville City Public Schools and Henry County Schools are earning credit where it’s due.
Parkinson Made Many Improvements During Chamber Chairman Term
It’s easy to break the ice with John Parkinson. Just ask about his British homeland, or the Manchester United soccer team he has rooted for since childhood.
Oak Level Finishing & Repair Inc. Experiences Booming Growth
Oak Level Finishing & Repair Inc. has come a long way in a short time.
Family Values Yield Clear Quality for Martinsville Glass Co.
For nearly 60 years, Martinsville Glass Co. has provided quality glass products and top-notch customer service to local residents.
Medley Specialties Wins Small Business of the Year Award
Medley Specialties Inc. has been a fixture on the Martinsville business scene for more than a quarter century, first as a garment dye house, then as a manufacturer of textile chemicals.
GSI Answers Calls, Fulfills Needs for Variety of Merchandise
Who you gonna call? If you’re a customer purchasing items online or by phone from French Toast, New York & Co., Children’s Wear Digest, Spanx or Godiva, among others, it may be GSI’s call center in Martinsville.
Hugo’s in Uptown Martinsville Has Successfully Merged Flavors
At Hugo’s in Uptown Martinsville, there’s always good Italian food to satisfy hearty appetites – and the delicious, much-in-demand steak-and-cheese sandwich, too.
Ample Space, Initiatives and Programs Create Favorable Business Climate
New buildings are obvious signs of business growth for a community, but in Martinsville and Henry County, there are many other indicators of success, some not so visible yet just as potent.
Piedmont Arts’ New Studio 107 Provides Artists Room to Grow
Piedmont Arts Association has been promoting the visual and performing arts in Martinsville-Henry County for nearly 50 years.
West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board Forges Key Connections
May the force be with you – the workforce, that is.
Former Spencer-Penn School Is Now Centre of Attention for Events
Spencer-Penn School closed in 2004 due to consolidation of Henry County Schools, but it has come back to life in recent years.
Business IQ Program Provides G.E.D. Training
When textile manufacturing ended and furniture manufacturing began to slow down in the 1990s, many workers in Martinsville-Henry County were without work.
Several Businesses Have Made Themselves at Home on Ellsworth
Several interesting businesses have set up shop and made themselves at home – in former homes, no less.
Infinity Acres Alpaca Farm and Petting Ranch Is Paradise for Kids
Infinity Acres Alpaca Farm and Petting Ranch in Ridgeway is a paradise for kids – and fun for parents, too.
New College Institute Graduates First Class
Congratulations are in order for the first graduating class of New College Institute.
Mountain Biking Enthusiasts Continue Developing Jamison’s Mill
Pedal pushers are in abundance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Calendar Consideration
Martinsville-Henry has plenty of things to do this summer on their events calendar
Elizabeth’s Pizza Consistently Delivers Great Food
There is a simple reason that Elizabeth's Pizza has had a presence in the area for more than three decades, and that is its consistently delicious food.
Husband-and-Wife Folk Duo Are Martinsville Natives
A shared love of music brought Doug and Telisha Williams together at Martinsville High School‚ and the couple‚ who married in 1998‚ have been making music ever since. In March 2006 they released their second CD‚ “Rope Around My Heart.”
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Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 50 Years
For five decades, the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has worked to ensure that local business owners’ voices are heard. Based on its track record, every thing’s coming through loud and clear.
Leaders Improve Quality of Life Through Powerful Partnerships
Whether it’s restoring the area’s natural resources, educating kids, ensuring avail ability of medical services or encouraging residents to lead healthy lifestyles, Martinsville’s civic and business leaders are all focused on making their town a better place to live.
Artisan Center Showcases Martinsville and Henry County Cultural Offerings
In a thriving arts environment, the Patrick Henry Community College Artisan Center in Uptown Martinsville is a hub for artisans, local residents and tourists alike.
Martinsville Executive and Former Actor Parker Focuses Energy On Political Stage
Andy Parker worked his way through college as a singing waiter and even had a part in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on Broadway. But these days, his starring role is public service.
Martinsville-Henry County SPCA Opens Shelley Frith Drane Adoption Center
Henry County is going to the dogs – and cats – and that’s a good thing.
Lyle Family Broadens Horizons By Regularly Hosting Exchange Students
George and Lisa Lyle are bringing a bit of the world to Martinsville.
Martinsville At A Glance
Martinsville-Henry County is in south-central Virginia, adjacent to the North Carolina border. For a quick rundown of the history of Martinsville-Henry County, population, a Martinsville-Henry County, VA, map and more,
Fast Facts About Martinsville
Local artist Nicodemus D. Hufford was the creator of the Quaker Oats man, Aunt Jemima and many other famous advertising images.
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Gardening in Martinsville
How does your garden grow? Get the dirt on regional gardening.
Education and School Listings
Check out school districts, colleges and universities in the Martinsville-Henry County area.
Numerous Trails Make Hiking Easy in Martinsville
Around Martinsville‚ if someone tells you to “Go take a hike‚” it’s more likely to be an invitation than an insult. That’s because the area has a wide variety of trails‚ with paths for hikers‚ joggers and cyclists to wend their way through parks and preserves.
TheatreWorks Community Theater Brings Productions to Martinsville
Theater is going through a renaissance of sorts in Martinsville-Henry County with the formation of TheatreWorks‚ an amateur theater group devoted to community productions.
Retired Doctor Investing in Uptown Martinsville Redevelopment
Retired anesthesiologist Mervyn King has big plans for Martinsville.
Racing is Hot in Henry County
The Henry County area is not just a hot destination for top stock-car drivers‚ who make biannual pilgrimages to much-ballyhooed NASCAR events in Martinsville.
Historic Martinsville Lodge Gets New Life as Bed and Breakfast
The Tudor-style house on 487 acres captured Joey Arrington’s attention. Although the 8‚500-square-foot property had been idle for seven years‚ he saw its potential.
Martinsville Woman Founds Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild
An avid quilter‚ Shar Peitz joins a guild whenever she relocates to a new city – and that has happened a lot. Her husband‚ a DuPont Co. executive‚ is frequently transferred‚ and Peitz has joined guilds in Canada‚ Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Martinsville and Henry County Unite to Boost Economic Development
Traditionally‚ cities and counties operate independent economic development efforts. But there is strength in unity‚ according to Mark Heath‚ president and CEO of the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp.
Martinsville Teacher Helps Students Become Good Citizens
There’s only one thing more important to Anne Stultz than making sure her students learn. That’s helping them become good citizens of their community.
Opening of New College Institute Means Access to Four-Year Degrees
It’s been a long time coming‚ but obtaining a four-year college degree in the Martinsville-Henry County region just got a lot easier.
Martinsville Speedway Offers Free Independence Day Events
Martinsville Speedway is known for paint-scraping‚ bumper-thumping NASCAR action‚ but it hosts another event that also features plenty of fireworks: Celebration.
Martinsville Speedway Hosts NASCAR Races
The most unusual track on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit continues to be one of the favorites for both fans and drivers alike.
