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One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […] The post FOIA Friday: Unsealed cannabis warrants and ‘highly variable’ transparency policies appeared first on Virginia Mercury.

In a quietly read statement followed by a unanimous vote Tuesday night, Martinsville City Council ended former city attorney Eric Monday's quest for compensation after his questionable departure.

In a quietly read statement followed by a unanimous vote Tuesday night, Martinsville City Council ended former city attorney Eric Monday's quest for compensation after his questionable departure.

With most of 2023 now in the rearview mirror, it's time once again to take a look back and consider the most significant stories of the year.

Aretha Ferrell-Benavides has taken a long and winding road to Martinsville, accumulating nearly three decades of local government experience. She says she wants to have a positive impact in the community and looks forward making Martinsville her home.