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šŸŒ± Why Martinsvilleā€™s new volunteer rules were put on hold

Good morning Martinsville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Martinsvilleā€™s new volunteer rules were put on hold
  • What investigators say they found inside a Martinsville home on Figsboro Road
  • How a Martinsville audit is changing oversight of your tax dollars

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Cooler; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ School board tables volunteer policy after parent raises concerns (henrycountyenterprise.com) ā€” Martinsville City School Board has put a proposed volunteer policy on hold after a parent warned it could block some students from joining travel-based programs like Odyssey of the Mind. The policy would require Level 2 screenings, including background checks and drug tests, for accompanying adults, which critics say could create equity and access issues. Board members also advanced new career academy plans and approved several administrative policy updates.
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ā€¢ Two Arrested in Henry County on Drug Charges (wakg.com) ā€” Law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Martinsville home on Figsboro Road, seizing suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl and arresting two men now held in Henry County Jail. Officials say the Martinsville residence had been tied to multiple narcotics investigations and community complaints, and theyā€™re urging anyone with information about ongoing drug activity to contact the Sheriffā€™s Office or Crime Stoppers.
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ā€¢ Forensic audit: Martinsville ex-city manager used taxpayer funds for lavish travel, meals (wset.com) ā€” Martinsville officials are responding to a forensic audit that found the former city manager made numerous city credit card purchases on costly travel, meals, and hotels without proper review or approval. Council members are trading accusations over who knew what, while the current city manager says new safeguards are now in place. Residents may see tighter oversight of how local tax dollars are spent.
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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Martinsville

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Friday April 24
  • Reptile Festival 2026
    Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Ave, Martinsville
    10:00 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Song written about me and my battle with addiction.
    Which I now have over 11 years of sobriety. Written by my good friends Missy D Johnson and Keith Camp (Nextdoor Askin Street)
  • Well, we were messing around in the kitchen today and boom!
    Cheesesteak! This Friday from 4PM to close 10" Cheesesteak w/bell pepper, onion, provolone, mayo and Fries or Chips just $12.99! Come on over andā€¦ (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Martinsville. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Bassett

  • Bassett Furniture's Z4 sleeper sofa is attracting consumer attention (furnituretoday.com)
  • Bassett Furniture Industries Details Growth Plan at WTR Conference: New Stores, E-Commerce, Price Moves (marketbeat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martinsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martinsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.