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Martinsville, Henry County homeless rate rises
WDBJ7 ReporterMore people are becoming homeless in Martinsville and Henry County. That's according to a survey from the West Piedmont Better Housing Coalition. The group surveyed the homeless who are getting food from shelters and crisis management centers like Grace... -
Tony Stewart pays a visit to Martinsville
WDBJ7 ReporterRace weekend at Martinsville is about two weeks away, and on Wednesday the speedway welcomed three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart to the track. Stewart first spoke to the Chamber of Commerce, fielding questions from the group, and then met with...Tags: Tony Stewart, Auto Racing, Services and Shopping, Vehicles
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GSI Commerce in Martinsville holding job fair Tuesday and Wednesday, hiring 100 people
A Martinsville shipping company is trying to fill 100 open positions, and is holding a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday. GSI Commerce is holding the job fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The 100 jobs include pickers, packers, shippers,...
Tags: Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, GSI Commerce Incorporated, Employment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities
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Martinsville robotics team qualifies for national competition, second year in a row
WDBJ7 ReporterCan you make a robot that plays sports? High school students in Southern Virginia can. Now they're headed to a national competition for the second year in a row. This is video of the Piedmont Governor's School robotic team competing in a regional...Tags: Politics, Teaching and Learning, Government, St. Louis, Education
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UPDATE: Martinsville man arrested for throwing rubbing alcohol on girlfriend, causing burns to face and body
The Martinsville man arrested for causing his girlfriend to suffer second and third degree burns on Thursday reportedly threw rubbing alcohol on her, then lit her hair and face on fire with a lighter. The victim, who has been confirmed as Goins's...
Tags: Police Arrests, Hospitals and Clinics
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Dog named Rumor rescued days before starvation
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistAn anonymous tip led Henry County Animal Control to the rescue of Rumor, a three year old terrier mix, that was days from starvation in a lot with no food or water. Her only shelter was a dilapidated dog house. When animal control seized Rumor she... -
Kasey Kahne wins 1st career race at Bristol; Bowyer is fifth
AP Auto Racing WriterKasey Kahne won a Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway for the first time Sunday after Brad Keselowski struggled on the final restart. Tempers flared after the race. Joey Logano leaned inside the car window of former teammate Denny Hamlin to...Tags: Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Emporia (Emporia, Virginia), Kurt Busch
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Actor Mario Lopez to wave the green flag in STP Gas Booster 500 race at Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway announced Thursday that actor Mario Lopez will be the honorary starter for the STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7. Mario Lopez is best known for his on-screen roles, including his role as A.C. Slater from “Saved By The Bell&...
Tags: NASCAR, Stock Car Racing, Auto Racing, Mario Lopez
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Unpaid bills cause strains for City of Martinsville
WDBJ7 ReporterUnpaid bills are creating big debts in Martinsville. Homeowners and businesses owe hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now city leaders want to enforce penalties on all these delinquent accounts. More than $660,000 is past due to the City of...Tags: Business
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The sons of Ward Burton, Bill Elliott among seven truck racers testing at Martinsville Speedway
WDBJ7 Sports DirectorThe folks at the Martinsville Speedway are busy getting ready for their spring race weekend April 5-7, and so are the actual drivers. On Tuesday at the Speedway, truck testing was the order of the day after the morning rain showers moved out. Among...Tags: James Buescher, Bill Elliott, Auto Racing
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FEMA puts Martinsville's siren request on hold
WDBJ7 ReporterOn Virginia's Tornado preparedness day, one city's attempt to keep people safe isn't getting support from the national level. Martinsville wants sirens to warn people of a serious threat but can't get the money approved. It's not unusual for cities or...Tags: FEMA, Weather Warnings
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Could Daytona NASCAR wreck happen at Martinsville Speedway?
WDBJ7 ReporterThe fiery crash that hurt nearly 30 NASCAR fans over the weekend has people all across the country thinking safety. Could it happen at other tracks like the Martinsville Speedway? When high speeds are involved, anything can happen. Cars go up to 200...Tags: NASCAR, Stock Car Racing, Auto Racing, Daytona International Speedway
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