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Electronic game room rules being crafted

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:33:38 -0400

Martinsville's proposed rules for electronic game rooms would apply to any business - regardless of its main purpose - having one or more computers or similar devices used to play sweepstakes, according to city officials.

Teen's case is sent to circuit court

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:24:37 -0400

The case against a 17-year-old charged with murder in connection with a May shooting at a Henry County convenience store will be considered by a circuit court grand jury.

Solid Stone wins resilience award

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:14:18 -0400

Solid Stone Fabrics Inc. of Martinsville has received the 2010 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Award in the wholesale category.

Court: Police can use GPS to track suspects

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:04:35 -0400

The same GPS technology that motorists use to get directions can be used by police without a warrant to track the movements of criminal suspects on public streets, the Virginia Court of Appeals said Tuesday.

Analysis: Boucher facing toughest race yet

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:10:50 -0400

Democrats in Virginia are learning what it's like to wear out a welcome, and it didn't take long.

NCI opens courthouse office

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:06:08 -0400

The New College Institute is giving new life to some old space. NCI has a new office in the former Henry County courthouse in uptown Martinsville.

Firefighters hit the roads on bicycles

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:51:05 -0400

Martinsville Fire and EMS recently partnered with Activate Martinsville Henry County to revise its physical fitness program.

New year, new teachers

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:48:18 -0400

While they both enjoy being around young people, two new teachers at Martinsville Middle School entered the profession for different reasons.

Martinsville man charged w Felony Child Abuse

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:39:21 -0400

Henry County investigators say the incident happened in this home, which led to the boy's father being arrested for child abuse.

Economy, jobs dominate campaign conversations

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:27 -0400

For congressional candidate Robert Hurt Fifth District congressional candidate and state Sen.