Bassett NewsLocal news for Bassett, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Achievements recognized- May 21, 2008 The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and executives Wednesday during the Business Appreciation Luncheon.http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/achievements-recognized?fromrss=1 Fieldale fest honors past- May 19, 2008 "I've had people come by today who never have drunk from a glass bottle" Joan Frith fondly remembers Fieldale the way it was many years ago. "Everybody knew everybody," Frith said during Saturday's Fieldale Heritage Festival, which featured memorabilia, crafts and food. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/fieldale-fest-honors-past?fromrss=1 Authorities investigate the deaths of two babies in Henry County- May 17, 2008 May 14, 2008 Authorities investigate the deaths of two babies in Henry County The Henry County Sheriff's Office is looking into the deaths of two babies that happened Tuesday within an hour of each other. via WDBJ7http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/authorities-investigate-the-deaths-of-two-bab... Infants Die in Separate Incidents- May 15, 2008 "Personally for me I look at it as, that's somebody that hasn't even seen their first day of school, not been on their first date, never experienced a lot of things that we take for granted every day." A tragic story out of Henry County. Two infants, from separate families, are dead. via WSET-TV Lynchburghttp://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/infants-die-in-separate-incidents?fromrss=1 Martinsville stays in-house for new Head Basketball Coach- May 13, 2008 May 12, 2008 Martinsville stays in-house for new Head Basketball Coach When Troy Wells left the Bulldogs program for Hidden Valley after he was given a less than ringing endorsement by his superintendent, Wells ... via WDBJ7http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/martinsville-stays-in-house-for-new-head-bask... Attempted murder charge reduced- May 11, 2008 "I've got AIDS and hepatitis and I hope you die" A charge of attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer was reduced to assault and battery on a police officer under a plea agreement, according to a report from Clerk of Court Susan Gasperini. via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/attempted-murder-charge-reduced?fromrss=1 Storms slam Henry County- May 9, 2008 "Within a couple minutes, it was done." Heavy storms pushed through the area Thursday night, snapping limbs, knocking down trees and disrupting power to some Henry County residents. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/storms-slam-henry-county?fromrss=1 City man indicted in slaying- May 6, 2008 A Martinsville grand jury on Monday issued four indictments against a city man who is charged in a fatal February shooting. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/city-man-indicted-in-slaying?fromrss=1 Tourism director resigns- May 1, 2008 "I feel fortunate to have been a part of these great things taking place in the community and now feel that it is important that I move on with my career to other horizons" David E. Rotenizer, director of tourism with the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...http://www.topix.net/city/bassett-va/2008/05/tourism-director-resigns?fromrss=1 |