Oktoberfest is the biggest annual event in Uptown Martinsville. From 11 am - 4 pm portions of Lester, Main, Church, and Bridge will be closed to traffic and open to a sold out lineup of vendors.

While our area was mostly spared from the extreme effects of Hurricane Helene, many communities a couple of hours to the west of here have been devastated.

Harbour Garage and Towing in Collinsville is collecting donations to run to NC thru end of business Thursday.

The Martinsville Hospital is having an ongoing collection until stated otherwise.

Please consider contributing if you are able.

Misplaced trust can lead to profound disappointment and betrayal, often stemming from misplaced confidence in individuals or systems that do not deserve it. When we place our faith in others based on superficial qualities or societal expectations, we may overlook warning signs or red flags. This can result in vulnerabilities that are easily exploited, causing emotional pain or even detrimental consequences. The experience of misplaced trust serves as a crucial lesson, reminding us to evaluate our relationships and interactions with discernment, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability in building trustworthy connections.

Think Barry Nelson smacked his car twice before it hit the rack?

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Please make an effort to attend an upcoming event to support our biggest tourist attraction - Martinsville Speedway. You can pack a cooler or bring food inside the speedway to any RACING event.

9/25-9/28 - Henry County Fair

9/27 - ValleyStar Credit Union 300 practice/qualifying day

9/28 - ValleyStar 300 Race - tickets start at $30. Kids 12 and under FREE

10/26 - Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 Double-header - First ever IMSA 100-lap Mazda MX-5 Cup Series race at Martinsville.
This will be followed by the 200 lap Championship Race for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series. Tickets start at $30 and kids 12 and under are FREE.

11/1 - ZIP BUY NOW, PAY LATER 200 Day - a full day of practice and qualifying for the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series that culminated with the 200 lap truck series race. Tickets start at $30 and kids 12 and under are FREE.

11/2 - NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF 250 Day - the NASCAR Cup Series stars practice and qualify. The headlining event is the Xfinity Series Race. Tickets start at $30 and kids 12 and under are FREE.

11/3 - Xfinity 500 - the cup series stars battle for 500 laps to see who will take home the grandfather clock as well decide the 4 teams that will battle for the overall series championship the following weekend in Phoenix. Tickets start at $40. Youth pricing and family packages are available.

The Harvest Foundation is donating $12 M to the construction of a new YMCA near the intersection of Memorial Blvd and Fayette Street. This will be where the Family Dollar shopping center is currently located.

Big Lots is closing around 300 stores nationwide to liquidate assets during bankruptcy.

Our local store is safe for now. They are having a $10 off $40 sale with online code GET10. You can choose in store pickup as an option if you wish.

The closest location impacted is the Wards Rd location in Lynchburg.

It's my understanding the speedway is leasing the former Community Storehouse building on 220. That will be the location for their offices and a possible museum.

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Vice Mayor Aaron Rawls did a 2 hour interview with Charles Roark on Star News tonight. During the interview, he teased a new prospective housing project for the uptown business district. He said the city would acquire the property. He projected an announcement could be made within the next 90 days. He later eluded in the interview that he was hopeful that all of the city's housing needs be addressed in 2 large projects - this being 1 of the 2.

No word on if this would be existing construction or new construction.

Looking for a reasonably priced licensed surveyor.

Live music at Hamlet Vineyards and Mountain Valley Brewing today.

The nearly 1,000 foot extension will allow the airport to serve a broader base of air traffic.

Friend is potentially moving to area- what’s the fanciest/wealthiest part of town?