Martinsville is among 24 Virginia localities that will receive state funds for a new School Resource Officer position, thanks to a grant approved last week by the Criminal Justice Services Board. Martinsville City Public Schools and the Martinsville Sheriff’s Office partnered ...

LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images (NEW YORK) -- General Motors is recalling close to 200,000 vehicles over an issue with the driver's door that could result in a fire. In a letter to GM, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says fluid could get into ...

The battle lines are drawn over a major overhaul of Virginia’s Medicaid program that could lead to expanding coverage to hundreds of thousands of uninsured Virginians. The Virginia Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission will meet for the first time today ...

Martinsville Police responded to 600 First Street in Martinsville around 5pm Sunday afternoon where they found a man unconscious from what was described as "severe head trauma from an assault with a pot." The man regained consciousness while rescue was ...

The National Weather Service say scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening. A few may become strong and produce small hail and gusty winds. Showers at thunderstorms are expected Monday through Tuesday with locally heavy rain being the main concern with ...

Monogram Snacks announced last week they were looking to hire 100 more people in their latest expansion here. Saturday, over 200 people attended a job fair and open house at the facility. Officials say they were pleased with the turnout. ...

As of this (Saturday) morning, there are still 1,006 customers in Henry County without power. 5,463 customers in Franklin County are without and 289 customers in Pittsyvania County are waiting for their electricity to be restored. Everyone in Patrick County ...

United States Senate (WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., calls on Senate Democrats in this week's Republican address to put politics aside and support a long-term fix to prevent an increase in student loan interest rates. Here is the full text ...

The White House (WASHINGTON) -- In his weekly address, President Obama wished all dads a Happy Father's Day with a special message. Here is the full text of the president's address: "Hi, everybody.  This Sunday is Father’s Day, and so I wanted ...

(Capacity Expansion Creates New Jobs) Martinsville, VA -- Monogram Food Solutions, LLC, today announced that it has secured significant new business for it’s Martinsville Virginia Meat Snacks Plant that will result in the creation of 100 new jobs. The company plans ...