Henry News

June 26, 2009 Wreck closes south right lane of US-220 in Henry County A wreck has closed the south right lane of US-220 in Henry County.

Theater YAHOO! Theater ACU Shakespeare Festival runs July 2-3 At a glance @1-Graphic head:Abilene Shakespeare Festival When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 2-3. Pre-show lectures begin at 7:15. After the Friday performance, the cast and directors will engage the audience in a talkback for 20 to 25 minutes and answer questions.

Two of his requests for Southside were included in the bill. Perriello says, a oeToday we approved smart investments in crime prevention and Americaa s technological advantage, and Ia m pleased that the final version included my requests for programs in Southside.

The peak theatrical pleasure to be had in Richmond is back: summer Shakespeare at Agecroft Hall.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board heard pleas Wednesday for progress on Interstate 73, U.S. 58 and other highway projects in Henry County, despite the fact that there is no state money for the work.

UPCOMING Information on public events of interest to businesspeople can be sent to Upcoming, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, e-mailed to upcoming@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3346. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event.

A new service is available in Danville for people suffering from brain injuries.

Furniture companies American of Martinsville and Barcalounger Home are consolidating, creating an additional 94 jobs in Henry County.

On this date in 1607, English employees of the privately held Virginia Company of London land at Cape Henry, Virginia, with the intent of founding a gold-mining operation.

A Collinsville man was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in the Henry area.

"Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate." -- Dr. Thomas F. Jones Jr., American college official Actress-comedian Carol Burnett is 76.

Jon Bowerbank visits the area Gary Sink, president of Red Birch Energy in Bassett Forks, Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Jon Bowerbank and Phil Burnette, party chairman in Henry County, discuss renewable energy.

Franklin County teen excited but exhausted after day at Patrick Henry High School.

Today is Sunday, April 26, the 116th day of 2009. There are 249 days left in the year.

As the final event for the 2008-2009 season, the Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present The Acting Company/Guthrie Theater Production of "Henry V" by William Shakespeare on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Drama Theatre, FSU Performing Arts Center.

Failing to invest in higher education means failing to invest in the future of Virginia, according to state Sen.

Oscar Scales is from Martinsville and like so many others, was laid off recently.

Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Mike Signer was in Roanoke on Wednesday to pick up an endorsement from local political consultant Dave "Mudcat" Saunders.

Martinsville and Henry Co., VA - Governor Kaine is bringing his Cabinent and members of his Senior Staff to our area Wednesday for a Cabinet Community Day.

Despite chilly, blustery winds, plenty of adult hunters headed out with young charges on Saturday morning for Virginia's annual youth spring turkey hunt.