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Five Points Neighborhood

New townhomes and cottages will range from $125,000 to $155,000

Applications are underway for a new neighborhood coming to Martinsville-Henry County that will include affordable housing with low-interest loans available through USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and Rural Development.

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Hope Center Ministries - Axton

A local recovery center for men grew stronger in the face of COVID-19 challenges

The year 2020 was a tough one for many nonprofit organizations across Martinsville-Henry County due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travis Byrd, director of Hope Center Ministries, said it threw them all for a loop. "You didnt know how serious to take it, or no one knew what was going on or what to expect," Byrd said.

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Uptown Partners

"Partnerships are key to a sustainable Uptown"

The newly formed Uptown Partnership (UP) received a two-year $350,200 planning grant to support the organization’s development. Uptown Partnership was established to drive the revitalization of Uptown Martinsville by creating a vibrant business district filled with high-quality residential, entertainment, and cultural spaces that meet the diverse needs of the greater Martinsville – Henry County region.

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Smith River Small Towns Business District Revitalization Project

Bassett landmark gets second life

Bullocks Service Station once was a landmark in Bassett, a full-service station offering gas and gossip. Now, the building has been renovated to house the Smith River Outfitters LLC and signal the start of the Smith River Small Towns Business District Revitalization Project between Bassett and Fieldale.

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New tourism director shares her story, future plans for marketing area

Meet Sarah Hodges at the EDC

Sarah Hodges left her native Henry County for 12 years. During that time, she earned a college degree and worked at a dream of a first job with The Walt Disney Co. in Orlando, Fla. At the same time in the Martinsville-Henry County area, trails were developed, an inventory of eight museums was fine-tuned, a sports complex was built, the Martinsville Speedway grew, two theater groups thrived and more.

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Five Points Neighborhood

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Hope Center Ministries - Axton

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Uptown Partners

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Smith River Small Towns Business District Revitalization Project

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New tourism director shares her story, future plans for marketing area

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