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    Dec 14, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Henry County furniture business thrives in tough economy

    Employees at a furniture factory in Southern Virginia have something to be proud about.
    Reporter
    Employees at a furniture factory in Southern Virginia have something to be proud about. Profits have nearly doubled at Hooker Furniture compared to last year's sales. "We keep a lot of cash on our balance sheet, rather than over investing, we have no...

    Tags: Inventories, Corporate Officers, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Hooker Furniture Corporation

    2. Dec 13, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Henry County Schools gets new superintendent

        There's a new leader of the Henry County Public School district.
    NEWS7 Associate Producer
        There's a new leader of the Henry County Public School district.     Tuesday night the School Board unanimously approved Dr. Jared Cotton as superintendent. He's currently an associate superintendent in Virginia Beach.     “Dr. Cotton has...
    3. Mar 29, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Thief steals copper from Bassett Cemetery in Henry County

    A thief stole copper from a cemetery in Henry County.
    A thief stole copper from a cemetery in Henry County. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, someone took two copper grates that cover windows, two copper flower pot liners, and a piece of railing from the Bassett Cemetery. Investigators say...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Theft

    4. Apr 27, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. National Drug Takeback Day is Saturday

    Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and several hometowns in our area are participating.
    Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and several hometowns in our area are participating. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, about 377,000 pounds of prescription drugs were turned in across the country during the last...

    Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Pittsylvania County, Pulaski County (Virginia), Prescription Drugs, Salem (Salem, Virginia)

    5. Jul 19, 2011 | Orlando Sentinel

  5. Henry County QB Chris Moody to Visit UCF in August

    Florida Recruiting - Orlando Sentinel
    Henry County (McDonough, Ga.) quarterback Chris Moody will be visiting UCF August 6-8. Moody (6-0, 200) was supposed to visit UCF earlier this summer but had to reschedule a couple of times because of scheduling conflicts from both him and UCF. He has...
    6. Aug 12, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast

  6. Evidence in Short Family Murders to be Reviewed

    Police investigating a nearly decade-old triple slaying in Southside Virginia say they'll use new technology to review a portion of the evidence they've collected in their investigation.
    Associated Press
    Police investigating a nearly decade-old triple slaying in Southside Virginia say they'll use new technology to review a portion of the evidence they've collected in their investigation. Lt. Ricky Walker of the Henry County Sheriff's Office said Friday...

    Tags: Murder, Crimes, Rockingham County (North Carolina), Crime, Law and Justice, Rockingham County (Virginia)

    7. Aug 16, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Martinsville History

    Founded: 1928 History:    Martinsville, founded by Native American Revolutionary War general Joseph Martin, began as a part of the larger Henry County. Martinsville, though recognized as a separate town, wasn't officially independent of Henry County...

    Tags: Patrick County, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Economy, Business and Finance, Arts and Culture, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    8. Sep 12, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast

  8. Virginia institute delays branch-campus move

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The New College Institute has delayed plans to become a branch campus of a public Virginia university, instead deciding to partner with three schools to offer bachelor's and master's degree programs.
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The New College Institute has delayed plans to become a branch campus of a public Virginia university, instead deciding to partner with three schools to offer bachelor's and master's degree programs. Virginia Commonwealth, Radford...

    Tags: Radford (Radford, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Education

    9. Sep 15, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Three local schools earn national blue ribbon honors

    Three schools in three local hometowns are getting national attention.
    Three schools in three local hometowns are getting national attention. They've earned National Blue Ribbon Honors from the U-S Department of Education. That means they are either academically superior or they've demonstrated dramatic gains in student...

    Tags: Ceremonies, Christianity, U.S. Department of Education, Human Interest, Public Schools

    10. Oct 19, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Man arrested, charged with murder in Henry County

    A man is charged with murder following a deadly shooting late Tuesday night in Henry County.
    Assignment Manager
    A man is charged with murder following a deadly shooting late Tuesday night in Henry County. The sheriff's office says Rodney Hairston is in custody.  He's charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. The shooting occurred late Tuesday night...

    Tags: Crime Victims, Murder, Injuries and Wounds, Prosecution, Crimes

    11. Oct 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. NASCAR races at Martinsville drive Off Track Betting business up 50 percent

    There's a different kind of race happening about a quarter-mile away from the Martinsville Speedway.
    News 7 Reporter
    There's a different kind of race happening about a quarter-mile away from the Martinsville Speedway. It's horse racing, and people come to Colonial Downs' Off Track Betting facility to place their bets. “Sometimes I win. Sometimes I lose. But I...

    Tags: NASCAR, Auto Racing, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

    12. Oct 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. VDOT is asking drivers to be patient near Martinsville Speedway

    The racing world will be watching Martinsville this weekend during the TUMS Fast Relief 500 race.
    News 7 Reporter
    The racing world will be watching Martinsville this weekend during the TUMS Fast Relief 500 race.  And whether you're headed to the track or just around Martinsville and Henry County, you'll probably have an eye on the traffic. The Virginia Department...

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Transportation, Travel, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

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