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    Oct 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

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

    2. Jul 25, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. I-73 still in planning stage, Martinsville leaders want you to get involved

    It's been a talking point for over a decade with no beginning date in sight. A group in Martinsville wants to change that, with lots of comments.
    Reporter
    It's been a talking point for over a decade with no beginning date in sight. A group in Martinsville wants to change that, with lots of comments. It's a petition of sorts from the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce to get construction...

    Tags: Virginia, Elections, Politics, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    3. Jul 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Virginia State Police strained by trooper shortage

    There are fewer state troopers on the road these days.
    Reporter
    There are fewer state troopers on the road these days. Right now Virginia State Police have 289 vacancies. Locally, division 6 which runs from Rockbridge County through Roanoke and south to Henry County has 30 vacancies. "We've had to pull people...

    Tags: Crimes, Roanoke County, Crime, Law and Justice, Franklin County (Virginia), Botetourt County

    4. Nov 10, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Two area schools earn Blue Ribbon status

    An elementary school in this area is getting high praise.
    Anchor/Reporter
    An elementary school in this area is getting high praise. Rocky Mount Elementary is classified as a Blue Ribbon School.  The award is only given to public and private schools deemed to be at the top of the educational pyramid.  Such a high honor, from...

    Tags: Government, Politics, National Government

    5. Nov 22, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Henry County company hiring 40 people

    A Henry County company is growing.
    A Henry County company is growing. Commonwealth Laminating & Coating announced Tuesday that it's investing $16.5 million to expand its manufacturing operation. The expansion will create 40 new jobs. The company makes solar-control window films....

    Tags: Regional Authority, China, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Productivity

    6. Jul 5, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Small plane crashes in Henry County

    A small plane crashed in Henry County Tuesday afternoon.
    A small plane crashed in Henry County Tuesday afternoon. It happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tyler Place in Ridgeway, Virginia.  That's just outside Martinsville in Henry County.  Police say the pilot, who was taking off from Pace Airport, was flying low...

    Tags: Virginia, Hospitals and Clinics, Career and Workplace, Employees, Tennessee

    7. Sep 27, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. GS Industries of Bassett to expand, creating 35 new jobs

    GS Industries of Bassett is expanding its business, creating 35 new jobs in the process.  The company in Henry County will produce parts for Kids II, Inc. 
    GS Industries of Bassett is expanding its business, creating 35 new jobs in the process.  The company in Henry County will produce parts for Kids II, Inc.  “At a time when domestic manufacturing continues to struggle, we’re bucking the...

    Tags: Globalization, Chemical Industry, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    8. Sep 30, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Virginia State Police investigate hit and run incident in Martinsville

    Investigators are looking for a driver who hit a person and drove away in Martinsville.
    Investigators are looking for a driver who hit a person and drove away in Martinsville. The Henry County Sheriff's Department says it happened at SportLanes bowling alley on Virginia Avenue early Friday morning. They say Virginia State Police is...

    Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    9. Oct 3, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Henry County copper thieves to become subject of new Virginia bill

    Copper thieves in Henry County beware. Police believe they have found a faster way to track down who is stealing copper in the county.
    Reporter
    Copper thieves in Henry County beware. Police believe they have found a faster way to track down who is stealing copper in the county. The Henry County Sheriff's Office has teamed with Southern Virginia law makers to make a bill forcing scrap metal yards...
    10. Jun 17, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. State approves changes to a Henry County road project

    The state has approved changes to a Henry County road project.
    The state has approved changes to a Henry County road project. Virginia's transportation board has approved moving the proposed Interstate 73 closer to the city of Martinsville. Leaders there had been pushing for the change in hopes that the...

    Tags: Travel, Transportation, Virginia Department of Transportation, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    11. Jun 13, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Governor McDonnell on a Vice-presidential run and jobs in Southwest and Central Virginia

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Governor Bob McDonnell says he's not running for President, but what if he got a call to be on the ticket as a Vice-presidential candidate?</span>
    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
    Governor Bob McDonnell says he's not running for President, but what if he got a call to be on the ticket as a Vice-presidential candidate?  "I'd say any governor that gets a call from a presidential candidate and asks you to join the ticket, you would...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Virginia, Regional Authority, Unemployment, Career and Workplace

    12. Jun 14, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Henry County's school superintendent headed to North Carolina

    Henry County's school superintendent is headed to North Carolina.
    Henry County's school superintendent is headed to North Carolina. Dr. Anthony Jackson is leaving Henry County to be a school superintendent at a school system in North Carolina.  He served as superintendent of Henry County schools since the summer of...

    Tags: Museum of Natural History, Virginia, Career and Workplace, Employees, Education

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