Richmond Ballet teaches kids the discipline of dance

Local students learned Tuesday that self-discipline can lead to fun — and tutus.

“Self-discipline is very important,” said Richmond Ballet dancer Cecile Tuzii. “It is the way we challenge ourselves to be our very best.”

City to apply for energy project funds

Martinsville City Council will apply for a $333,333 grant to use toward an energy project the city is developing.

In a unanimous vote, the council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to seek the funds through the Reserve Fund Grant Program of the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.

Dog bites Axton woman

An elderly woman received medical treatment after being bitten by a dog while walking on Hobson Road on Monday evening.

Mary Gravely, 78, of Atmore Drive, which is located off Hobson Road, suffered severe lacerations to both forearms, her left leg and her face, including her left cheek and forehead, according to a release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

American of Martinsville finishing area hit by fire

A fire Tuesday at American of Martinsville was an accident, according to Henry County’s public safety director.

Dale Wagoner said his office along with the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, Martinsville Fire Department and Stone Ambulance responded to the 11:34 a.m. call at the Redd Level plant off Rives Road.

9th District hopefuls make case to GOP

At least six candidates hope to be the Republican Party’s candidate to challenge incumbent 9th District U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Abingdon, in the November election.

William “Bill” Carr of Ararat; Brandon Roop of Blacksburg; David Moore and Adam Light, both of Tazewell County; Jessee Ring of Pulaski County; and Del. Morgan Griffith of Salem are among the possible GOP candidates.

County GOP hears about three hopefuls for 5th District

One hopeful and representatives of two others addressed Monday’s Henry County Republican Committee mass meeting.

Fifth District Republicans will hold a primary June 8 to pick a candidate to run against 5th District U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Albemarle County, in the November election. Parts of western Henry County are in the 9th Congressional District, and some hopefuls in that area also addressed the meeting (see related story).