Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad

08/29/2026

When you can, support your local volunteer fire and rescue squads. Here's an opportunity for your neighbors to support Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department ...

08/29/2026

Sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of longtime Martinsville City Sheriff Steve Draper.

In Memory of Sheriff Steve Draper

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office joins our community and law enforcement family in mourning the passing of Martinsville City Sheriff Steve Draper.

Sheriff Draper devoted much of his life to public service. He began working with the Martinsville Sheriff’s Office in 1973 and was elected Sheriff in 1993, taking office on January 1, 1994. His remarkable career made him the longest-serving sheriff in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a distinction that reflects decades of dedication, leadership, and service.

For more than three decades as Sheriff, Steve was a familiar and respected presence throughout Martinsville and Henry County. His service extended far beyond his own community, including serving as President of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association and in numerous leadership roles throughout the Commonwealth.

To those of us in law enforcement, Sheriff Draper was more than a neighboring Sheriff. He was a colleague, a partner, a friend, and an example of what a lifetime dedicated to public service looks like.

Sheriff Wayne Davis and the men and women of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office extend our deepest condolences to Sheriff Draper’s family, friends, and the entire Martinsville Sheriff’s Office. We stand beside them during this incredibly difficult time.

Sheriff Draper leaves behind a legacy that will not be measured simply by the number of years he wore the badge, but by the people he served, the officers he influenced, the partnerships he built, and the community to which he devoted his life.

Rest easy, Sheriff Draper. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service will live on throughout Martinsville, Henry County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

08/28/2026

If you can read this, tag your favorite FIRE or RESCUE SQUAD! They would love to know you're okay. :)

08/27/2026

Do it for the children! Do it for your own safety! Learn the rules for passing a school bus on the road ...

With school coming back in session, we want to remind you about the rules around when to stop for 🚌 school busses.

When the 🛑 stop arm is out, make sure you know what to do - here's a refresher on how to keep our 🚸 students safe!

08/27/2026

When you see the yellow vest, SLOW DOWN, you never know whose life you might save. Drive safe out there ...

08/27/2026

Here's some local community opportunities ...

We have some great opportunities for vendors coming up between now and the end of the year. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us!
Thursday, August 27th Farmer's Market
Saturday, September 19th Fall Fair
Thursday, October 29th Boo Market
December 5th/6th Christmas Extravaganza
Tag your vendor besties in the comments!

08/27/2026

Your donations and support matter. Here's a breakdown of emergency services funding from Cardinal News. Every penny counts ...

Funding for Virginia’s fire service is insufficient, studies show. There are ideas for how to change that.

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/08/19/funding-for-virginias-fire-service-is-insufficient-studies-show-there-are-ideas-for-how-to-change-that/

07/25/2026

A brighter future unfolds for our two classrooms. Stay tuned for the reveal! 🌟

07/19/2026

Do you have six or more employees in an office? Does your business interact with the public?

Knowing CPR and how to STOP the BLEED will make all the difference. Interested? Shout out your company in the comments.

I'll personally find you the next class. Or you can visit your local volunteer fire or rescue squad to ask about classes.

07/19/2026

Do more than read the card; take the training! Still read the card because you can make a difference in a life-threatening situation. You can stop the bleed.

It’s always important to remember the steps to Life-Threatening Bleeding Emergency Care. You never know when you may encounter someone bleeding out, a life-threatening bleed can happen anywhere. Knowing the steps outlined above will turn you from a bystander into a life-saver.

Licensed Instructors and Organizations: you can access this graphic as a downloadable poster in your portals. Visit stopthebleedcoalition.org to log into your account. Instructors, this poster is great to hang up while you’re teaching a STOP THE BLEED® training, and to be placed in offices, gyms, classrooms, or anywhere!

Have this poster hanging up? Share a photo of it here on instagram, tag us, and we’ll be sure to share with our audience.