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Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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Editorial: Local funds save the day

The Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre has a lot going for it — 700 acres that border North Carolina and railroad access. But a lot of work must be done before it can start attracting the quantity and quality of jobs officials are seeking.

First and foremost is installing water and sewer lines at the site. Last week, officials with the Harvest Foundation, Henry County, Martinsville and the Henry County Public Service Authority stepped up to provide $1.72 million for the work.

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Editorial: Racing reigns in Martinsville

Martinsville Speedway rode into Victory Lane Thursday, fueled by the assurance of two Sprint Cup races through at least 2015 and more than $3 million in improvements to the facility, highway access and promotions.

Local, state and racing officials were present for the announcement that the speedway would keep its two cup races for at least the next five years.

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Letter: John Anders
On Islamic center, attacks

I’d like to add my thoughts to the discussion of whether the Cordoba House Islamic Center should be built so close to the site of Ground Zero. It’s been stated, most recently in the Bulletin, that some people don’t understand the meaning of “patriotism” and “loyalty” as if either one necessarily has anything to do with the proposed construction of the Islamic Center.

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Letter: Vince Stone
Perriello has got to go

According to the June 28, 2009, Martinsville Bulletin, (5th District U.S.) Rep. Tom Perriello said that H.R. 2454 (American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009), the energy bill passed on June 26, 2009, would add about an extra $144/year to the average family’s energy bill. Neither he nor his chief of staff knew where that number came from.

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Letter: Heather Rowland
Choose kids or tobacco?

When it comes to a choice between kids and tobacco, we know Tom Perriello picks kids. Apparently, Robert Hurt would pick tobacco.

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