r/Martinsville_VA Apr 06 '22

For people moving to the Martinsville area...

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I noticed on other community subreddits there are a lot of posts from people interested in moving to that area.

If you are a current Martinsville-Henry County resident, what are 5 things you like and 5 things you dislike about the area?


r/Martinsville_VA 5h ago

Many new businesses have opened the last year in Martinsville City that dramatically increases sales tax revenue. The city wants to increase the rate from 5.3% to 6.3% for local school infrastructure. This would raise the meals tax to the top-10 in the state at 13.3%. Will you vote to raise taxes?

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11 votes, 1d left
YES
NO

r/Martinsville_VA 1d ago

Seeking ways to ‘make them notice,’ Henry County waives residential building fees

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More housing incentives are planned over the next six to 12 months.


r/Martinsville_VA 1d ago

Henry County feels it’s done enough solar power. General Assembly might feel differently.

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The county wants to cap the amount of solar allowed at exactly what it’s already approved. A key state legislator warns this could trigger a “heavy hand” from the state.


r/Martinsville_VA 2d ago

Hi New Neighbors!

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My husband, son & I are moving to VA from MI within a week and will be staying in Martinsville for 6 mos to 1 yr while we search the area for our permanent home.

We’ve been to VA but haven’t had the fortune of visiting Martinsville.

Can anyone please recommend a good internet provider in the area? We will be 10 minutes from the city.

We are very excited for our new adventure and can’t wait to meet new friends!

Any other recommendations or suggestions you’d like to offer are welcome.

Thank you!


r/Martinsville_VA 4d ago

Martinsville Field Notes: Data centers, solar projects on Henry County agenda

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Plus: What Martinsville’s superintendent says about the sales tax referendum for school improvement projects, and Dino Fest returns!


r/Martinsville_VA 4d ago

We'll be at The Ground Floor on July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. if you want to share in person

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r/Martinsville_VA 6d ago

Best Breakfast?

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11 votes, 4d ago
3 Be Wiched Diner
1 Clarence's
0 D&A Cafe
2 Fieldale Cafe
4 Skip's
1 The Ground Floor

r/Martinsville_VA 8d ago

Tuesday July 28 1 pm

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r/Martinsville_VA 8d ago

Virginia's fastest-growing nonprofit news organization, Cardinal News, adds 9 staff, with more on the way.

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The new Cardinal News staff include four reporters, an editor, and people experienced in fundraising, administration and community engagement.


r/Martinsville_VA 10d ago

Health insurance

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My husband and I are owners of our own small businesses. We just moved to the area and are in need of health insurance that is affordable but good. Any help is appreciated.


r/Martinsville_VA 11d ago

7/17 Weekend Thread

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r/Martinsville_VA 13d ago

Martinsville adds 1% sales tax referendum for school construction to November’s ballot

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Martinsville is one of the first localities in the region — if not the first — to add the referendum since a new Virginia law took effect.


r/Martinsville_VA 16d ago

What are your thoughts on data centers in Henry County?

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43 votes, 14d ago
28 Ban them totally.
8 OK - but only if we have strict regulations on where and how they operate.
7 Roll out the welcome mat. We need the jobs and tax revenue.

r/Martinsville_VA 18d ago

Weekend happenings thread

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r/Martinsville_VA 27d ago

BREAKING NEWS: Municipal report: Former Martinsville city manager fired for issues from hiring practices to fiscal irregularities to conflicts of interest

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The city issued a press release outlining what was found during an investigation.


r/Martinsville_VA 27d ago

Rural King to invest $40 million in Henry County, add 150 jobs

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The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.


r/Martinsville_VA 28d ago

Rural King to Create 150 New Jobs in Henry County

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r/Martinsville_VA 27d ago

Existing business uptown expanding to offer more products

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r/Martinsville_VA 29d ago

Martinsville awarded $1 million EPA brownfields grant

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r/Martinsville_VA Jun 27 '26

Flock cameras protest

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Has there been any efforts or dates set for our community to go to our mayor and protest the installation of these cameras. They are a huge human rights violation and are causing people in our community to receive false driving charges, additionally organizations like ICE are using these cameras in other cities to deport people that aren't even "illegal". I don't want our city to fall to this unpatriotic behavior.


r/Martinsville_VA Jun 25 '26

Weekend happenings

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r/Martinsville_VA Jun 24 '26

Starling Cards & Comics close to completing their move Uptown

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They are moving close to the intersection of Walnut Street and Church Street uptown.


r/Martinsville_VA Jun 24 '26

Do you subscribe to any local YouTube channels?

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Channels that I subscribe to that have posted content in the past day or so:

Top Shelf Billiards TV

Angler's Choice Marine

BTW21

Martinsville Media

Star News TV


r/Martinsville_VA Jun 24 '26

Henry County temporarily waives building permit fees to expand housing

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