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🌱 How Carver’s first fully integrated class changed Fieldale and Henry County.
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In today's newsletter:
- How Carver’s first fully integrated class changed Fieldale and Henry County.
Also on today's calendar: The Henry Guard: Company H and the 24th Virginia Infantry in the Civil War and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 36 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 50 years ago, these Henry County students made history (cardinalnews.org) — Former students from G.W. Carver High in Fieldale and across Henry County recently reunited to celebrate 50 years since they became the school’s first fully integrated class. Their stories trace how that 1971 shift from schools like Fieldale-Collinsville shaped careers in teaching, law, the military, journalism, and local business, and how many still invest in Martinsville-Henry County today. 
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November MHC Dems Meeting (Guests Welcome) →
Hugo’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 25 Bridge St N, Martinsville
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Tuesday November 10
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Holiday - Election Day →
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The Henry Guard: Company H and the 24th Virginia Infantry in the Civil War →
Bassett Historical Center, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett
10:30 am
Tuesday October 27
Tuesday November 3
Tuesday November 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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City Council Meeting →
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The Stretch - Economic Reality Simulation →
West Piedmont Higher Education Center, 191 Fayette Street, Martinsville
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FREE Flying Tying Classes →
Bassett Branch Library, 3969 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett
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Open Play! Mahjong - Halloween Edition →
Starling Ave Cards & Comics, 18 E Church Street, Martinsville
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Pumpkin Paint Night W/ Barking Beauties at Scuffle Hill Brewing →
Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville
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Men's Golf TEAM PLAY →
Forest Park Country Club, 1821 Mulberry Road, Martinsville
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Men's Golf TEAM PLAY, Wednesdays →
Forest Park Country Club, 1821 Mulberry Road, Martinsville
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Boot Scootin' & Groovin' Line Dancing & Free Lessons →
Wild Magnolia, 730 E Church St, Suite 7A, Martinsville
8:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- https://cardinalnews.org/2026/10/24/50-years-ago-these-henry-county-students-made-history/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Southside+s+massive+Stack+data+center+project:+A+closer+look&utm_campaign=The+Roundup+10+24+26&fbclid=Iw
dGRjcAVJyPpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQ4mOtbdhrglxSPb… (Nextdoor Chelsea Pelter)
- Eastman Chemical Company posted a job opening for Provisional - Customer Service Representative Martinsville in Fieldale. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Collinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fieldale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinsville
- RiverStreet files for bankruptcy, proposes sale to Oaktree (roanoke.com)
- Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) vs. Carter Bankshares (NASDAQ:CARE) Head to Head Contrast (defenseworld.net)
- Dale Jr.'s Champ Details Final-Lap Talladega Frustration Despite Halving Points Deficit (essentiallysports.com)
Bassett
- Bassett Furniture Industries (NASDAQ:BSET) vs. SharkNinja (NYSE:SN) Financial Comparison (watchlistnews.com)
- Hardee's Friday Night Blitz Week 9 – October 23-24, 2026 (wfxrtv.com)
Ferrum
- Ferrum's defense gets big win over Erskine (wset.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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