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Morning Martinsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Martinsville residents finally learn about the city manager’s firing?
  • Who is Martinsville’s newly named police chief taking over January 1?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Shopping Against Domestic Violence and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 53, low: 29.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 53 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rawls says he'll release details about Martinsville city manager report as early as January (cardinalnews.org) — Martinsville City Council member Aaron Rawls says he plans to share key details from the investigation into former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides’ firing as early as late January, alongside developments in a special prosecutor’s probe. He won’t release the full attorney-prepared report but intends to disclose much of its information, while a forensic audit of city finances and a separate investigation by Virginia State Police and special prosecutor Wes Nance continue.
   

• City of Martinsville names Chad Rhoads police chief (martinsvillebulletin.com) — Martinsville officials have appointed Chad Rhoads as the city’s new police chief, effective January 1, giving the department fresh leadership heading into the new year. While some technical details in the article are garbled, the core news is that city leaders have completed their search and selected Rhoads to lead local law enforcement. Residents can expect a transition in command at the start of 2026.
   

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  • Reminder for tonight, Sunday.
    Run both hot and cold faucets. Luke cool is warm enough. Pencil lead stream from all faucets. (Nextdoor Askin Street)
  • Whom can come look at my 2006 Toyota scion xa?
    Idk if it’s the serpentine belt or a pulley.. (Nextdoor Horse Pasture and Spencer)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Martinsville. Apply here.
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  • High School Boys Basketball: Defense, 3-pointers leads Martinsville to big win over Bassett (martinsvillebulletin.com)

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  • Police: Medical emergency may have led to Roanoke crash that left man dead (wdbj7.com)

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