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YOU love Martinsville and Henry County!

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147. My son is in an excellent school here. I like the different activites that Spencer Penn offers and the different shows and activities that come here because of Piedmonts Arts. Dez
146. It is a good place to raise children and the Lesters have a good place to send my husband for supplies not that he is retired. Georgia Hairston
145. My mistake... its southernvirginiarealtors.com. Please check it out Hope to see you soon!!! Judy
144. Home is where the heart is.. and my heart is here! Where else can you find such beauty as the mountains, lakes and parks. People are friendly.Houses and cost of living are cheaper. Check out southernvirginia realestate.com Ya'll come! We welcome you! Judy
143. I love Martinsville. I live in Aurora, Ohio but have family that lives down there. Martinsville is a very nice community that has a lot to offer to its residents and vistiors, much like myself. I am a country fan and love the concerts at the speedway! Jake Rose
142. My daughter-in-law is from Basssett. Amy A. Oliver met my son up in Northern Virginia and that is where they live. I have been to Bassett with Amy and I own two of the Fair Stone crosses Janet Riley
141. American Furniture, Bassett Walker, Pannil, Sales..Where did you go... Francine
140. I love Martinsville because I was born and raised here however it is a shame how run down Martinsville looks especially South side and the lack of jobs is something I would never had thought of even 10 years ago. Francine
139. We got here as quick as we could (from NJ) need I say more? Biz N' Spark
138. "aint no place like home" Deeana
137. The beautiful countryside, the friendly people, and the beautiful women! Frederick T. Carlisle IV
136. not many people are stuck up. Lindsey
135. great place for family and kids tim
134. Martinsville when compared to other small cities has lots to offer, Go to some cities of simialr size in NC and SC and you will appreciate more of what we have jj
133. the atmosphere and the area james rakes
132. BTW 21 "Our Neighborhood Network" Love the local programming and the professionalism those guy show. Hands down! The best local TV station ever! Doug
131. I have live in Henry County my whole life. There are so many good people and friends here. I would not live no where else but there is a chance that I may have to re-locate due to losing my job and this is something that I do not want to do. Liz
130. This place isn't perfect, but it is home. T.C.
129. the pace is laid back and easy going. I like thta about the area. Jonathon T.
128. What's not to love about Martinsville. Good people, caring friends. Recently, my family went through a tough time, but my church and neighbors were there for us. We are blessed. Pam
127. Over the Easter Holiday, I visited my parents and realized that I really miss this place. Martinsville is a great place live. Janice
126. I lived in Martinsville most of my adult life until I married & moved to FL. I loved living in Martinsville and still consider it my home. Go away for a while and then come back, you will see what a great place it is and the quality of life it offers. Debbie G.
125. I love martinsville because it is where i grew up and started my life journey. My family and a few friends are there, and I know that my calm, collective lifestyle came from me growing up in martinsville, va! Jazma
124. the reason I love this place i grew up here and the people that I know live here and I have made a whole lot of friends and it is such a warm and loving place CJ
123. I recently was relocated to the area by a new company. Medical Data Systems, We have worked with VEC and so many other individuals. Me and my husband have spent most of our lives moving around because of the USN and now, we are finally at home. Tammy Ortiz
122. I almost forgot to mention I'm a 4Her!! 4H in Martinsville/Henry County is awesome! Its a HUGE part of who I am today! It's one of my fav. things about 'this place'. Emma
121. I love this place because I am able to be active in the community, and I can voice my opinion when necessary and actually be heard! If we had an Old Navy and a whole foods store, I would never shop out of town! Emma
120. just such a friendly town and warm and loving people who seem to care about their community clenard
119. Just moved here 9/1/06, and have never run into such a friendly town. So glad to be part of the community. Cathy Nelson
118. It has been home to me for 52 years. It is where I have raised my children and worked all my life. We have wonderful churches and many heartwarming friends here. It is unfortunate that we have contoversy over our jingle singer. We could have done better. Robin
117. I love seeing our schools advertised in the new campaign Amber Rorrer
116. I love the new ad campaign featuring area cheerleaders. JWA
115. I Love Newschannel 18 Brian
114. Family and country living! Dennis A
113. Wendy's, Mc Donalds, Racetrack, Friends, and BHS Band Brandon Hylton
112. We come from Cape Cod MA. We drive 16 hours to attend the spring race, we love the track,and love the most awesome friendly people of Martinsville.We will be back every year.... Loretta Clements
111. I've always loved the hometown feel. But now Showcase Magazine has really made me feel good about living in the area. I'm proud to be from Martinsville. Heath Christian
110. We moved here from NY State, we love the weather, low cost of living, and the closeness of the people. I feel my children are experiencing the joys of smaller town living, with some bigger city advantages. I feel our quality of life is a 10! PVN
109. Dollarhite's Barbershop, Draper and Ferrell's Menswear, and the greatest people in the world. Taylor Jackson, III
108. Philpott Lake, Martinsville Speedway, and Uptown Martinsville. Hunter Vangard
107. The People are so friendly and helpful. You can't meet anybody like the people of Martinsville and Henry County. Teresa Burks
106. If you haven't met the young lady that won the Jingle contest, Cindy Price, you will find her a true ray of sunshine and her love of this place is evident. We love Cindy!! (and Mack) Sara Ann & Dave
105. Racin! Huntin! Fishin! & Shine! Yee Hawwww!!!!! John Stiles
104. We love this place because of it's history,it's rolling foothills, the little things like an evening sunset over the Phillpott Lake, the Smith River with it's gental currents running from the north to the south of Henry County, we love this place Rod
103. I like the weather and the peace john
102. Because its where I was born. And I can say that from all the places I have lived there has not been a place like here. Its home no matter where I go. And its an opportunity if you are striving for bigger and better goals. And the people are friendly. Manjuan Dudley
101. I LOVE this place because i have been here my whole life.. and even doe its small i still have mad love 4 this place. I love to tell people where i come from becaz mostly they will say where is that? And i laugh becaz they just dt kno how good it is here! Lekia Carson
100. People moving into town open my eyes to good things that I have taken for granted all my life about this area. Sort of like "couldn't see the forest for the trees". Welcome, you newcomers and Thank you. LONG-TIME RESIDENT
99. I love this place because of it's close knit family and small town feeling. Charisse Eggleston
98. I feel good about raising my children in my hometown. They can maintain close family ties and participate in so many diverse activities, yet we have so many options for relaxation and retreat as well. Monica
97. I'm not from your area, but I attend spring race every year. You can't beat the Martinsville Speedway. the best track in the country. Bud
96. Good point "New Spirit", I have seen plenty of performers at Piedmont Arts. Open your eyes!! We have so much more to offer than people realize, right here in our own backyard!!!! MAW
95. On cultural offerings, we DO have opportunities. Aside from visiting performers, we have the nearby Danville Symphony and just over an hour away are both Greensboro and Roanoke symphonies. Another reason to love it here - easy access to sooo much. A New Spirit
94. I love this place because when I work in my hometown, I repay the efforts of those who helped me become who I am. Sure, there are other places to reside, but this is my home. RJS
93. I love the speedway and the seasonal experiences. Eric
92. I love this place it's been my home all of my life. Here we have it all a community that pulls together to help one another and great entertainment. Such as great parks, our on museum, Piedmont Arts, Martinsville Speedway and a Fourth Of July Celebration. Brinda Carter
91. the people. Phillip
90. do we really need a reason? I love the area because it is my home. It has never occured to me live anywhere else. M.T.
89. New Spirit. I agree. this area is becoming more positive. I believe this positive attitude has been there...we just needed a way to share it. This is a start. Thomas
88. I have lived here all of my life with the exception of my college years. I was fortunate enough to find a job in the area after graduating and could not be happier. Things are starting to look up for the area. The Community Pride Campaign is a huge step! ASC
87. I love this place because of the people and the quality of life. My husband, daughter and I moved here 8 years ago and have enjoyed everything about it. Janice
86. I Love this Place because the community is starting to become more optimistic - we can make a difference, we can improve things, we can work together, and we can do it. I love the new spirit (sure beats listening to the negative views). A New Spirit
85. I am not from the area. When I moved here, I met so many nice people. the people make this place unique. Beth
84. We have the best radiologists in the country. I am convinced that one of those radiologists saved my son's life; for that I love this place a local mother
83. My grandchildren live there and they are perfect! Along with my daughter and son in law, the community must be a part of it. thank you, Martinsville. Gale
82. When dupont, tultex, pillowtex closed, everybody thought we were doomed. We are coming back strong now. We are fighters. Dee
81. DONT FORGET OUR EMS VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE LIFESAVERS INDEED respond to Janice
80. I agree that we are lucky to have a well trained police force. response to Janice
79. Several of my close kin has served else on the Martinsville or the County sheriff/police crew. We are well protected by caring professionals. Janice L.
78. It is so great that the employers are letting us get our GED on the jobs. Henry County really cares about our education. Lindy
77. I have lived on my street 50 years and it is kind of run down, but if everyone cared enough they could clean their own yards up. We have gotten lazy. Too much T.V. and not enough planting flowers. But we can start if we try. I. Aaron
76. We would be surprised at how many people that live here have actually moved away and then decided to come back Poole
75. I don't know if I love it (I love my girlfriend), but I sure do like it here and enjoy my job and friends and family Jason Lee ____
74. If there had been all these opportunities for education when I was growing up, I would be a better educated person. Young (and old) are lucky for so many learning opportuntes here. J. Hodges
73. I've managed to raise two kids on about $10. an hour. We haven't gone hungry or not dressed. Why does every body think you have to get rich in order to be happy here? I love the yard sales, flea markets. We make out fine. Rowena M.
72. There is a lot of room for improvement...let's set about doing something instead of complaining all the time. Just think what we could all do together. Jensie
71. It is hard for me to find work in my field in this area, but tell me this...are there openings in Charlotte, Greensboro, or Roanoke, for space aeronautic specialists? No, there isn't...so we can't complain about Henry Co. Jacob Wray
70. I lived here til I married, moved away and have no relatives here, but I still love to come "home". I feel at peace. Pat Wray
69. It ain't perfect...but tell me where there's something better? We love this place. If my kids complain, I tell them to "hit the road", but they're still here. Dennis
68. My dad spent 80% of his life here and it was heartbreaking for him and us when he had to leave the area in order to live with relatives in his last days. We regret so much that he couldn't stay til the end. M. Cayman
67. Have you ever toured along the beautiful parkway only 90 minutes from here in Spring and Fall, but can come home to Martinsville and not have to worry about those roads in winter? Richard M.
66. Working in public works...you'll be surprised at how many newcomers are pleased with the cost of the public services here. We complain everytime something goes up, but every one from other places think it's very reasonable Shirley J.
65. As the newpaper article said "why do we want everyone else to know how good it is here? We might get crowded " J. Jefferson
64. I'm glad there is animal control in the area. You'll be surprised how many placed don't. Also, thankful for an active spca Bailey
63. My dad moved us away for awhile and I was heartbroken..never adjusted..so glad to be retired and back home Nancy R.
62. We live just outside the Co., but everything we need is in M-HC, so I wish we were closer G. Hopkins
61. I'm so thankful for the high-tech quality of doctors that we have here Ann D.
60. I've noticed an increase in job openings and the variety in the Sunday Bulletin...Great!! R. Dove
59. My child has great day-care, horse-riding country nearby, and a home that I love Michelle
58. We HAD to move away due to husband's transfer, but I look forward to the day we can return cindy J
57. My home would cost twice as much in many cities and our utilities are not bad comparatively Anita
56. You can actually become a "part" of this area easily Shirley A.
55. I now live in a very large city and it is so hard to get to know people. I miss Martinsville Leigh Meadors
54. I came here on a grant. But, I have now decided to stay here. New Resident
53. Have spent the last half of my life here and don't consider our problems large compared to other areas. How many of you have lived other places better? Larry D.
52. My friends and family are here. I would not want to start over someplace where I am a stranger. m.p.
51. We don't suffer big calamities, i.e, earthquakes A.M.
50. I am fortunate to have a clientele here that has paid my bills for may years...I 've never wanted to leave David D.
49. Sidewalks roll up early, but I can go home, sleep well, feel safer than in other places Nina C.
48. We find the people very cordial to us though we are an out-of-town business Yellow Pages Rep.
47. You won't realize how good we have it until you go away. Greg
46. I love the local online collaboration at WHEE's MartinsvilleDaily.com website MA
45. After living 32 years in Los Angeles, CA, my family and I wanted to retire to an area with a slower life style where all the things we were use to in LA were available. We’ve found it here in Martinsville, Virginia. Iris G.
44. The uniqueness, the defined seasons, the mtn. views, the Smith River, the friendliness & compassion of the people, the churches, the diversity, and the kindred spirit that is missing in larger cities. WM
43. People here are friendly and helpful. Many volunteer opportunities are available; one can be involved in a wide variety of worthwhile activities. Pat
42. Moved away to work 3 yrs...was soooo glad to be back for many reasons Sara Ann
41. There are many reasons why I've fallen in love with this place since I moved here, but at the top of my list is the growing commitment to education, both for the young and the young-at-heart! Leanna
40. I love the fact that I can go into a local restaurant and know someone there. Seeing familiar faces each day is really nice Trudy
39. my job. I'm fortunate that I work in a fun environment. Everyone wants to do their best. Dee
38. family and friends! Frances
37. my family; I moved away but decided it was time to come back to be near my family. Dino
36. The best of both worlds--small town values, big city events. Mustangs, Piedmont Arts, Va Museum of Natural History, Blue Ridge Library, Philpott, Martinsville Speedway and much more. Tom Harned
35. Star News TV Channel 18 rocks! They are on the job 24/7! Jack
34. I love the Martinsville Bulletin. They bring us the news we need. Phil
33. I love our opinionated community. It means that we care and are genuinely concerned about MHC. Valerie
32. I love being able to step out my own door to fresh air and the sound of birds singing as I look upon some of the most beautiful landscape that God has created. Sheryl
31. Greatest place in the world to live. Tommy Earles
30. I love that the grassroots origin of racing can be found in Martinsville. Also, Martinsville is centrally located - we can easily get to Roanoke, Danville, Greensboro, Blue Ridge Parkway, etc. Jonathan
29. Donna, really? at a TGIF? where can I get a schedule? L.H.
28. TGIF in uptown during the spring and summer months. I met my soon to be husband there last year. Donna
27. My church. Patty M.
26. Sam, I agree with you. The people here are sincere and generous with their time and $ if need be Dorothy
25. The people. even with the negative comments I hear from people on tv during callin shows, I believe the people here are the most caring people anywhere...and I have lived in a lot of different places Sam
24. In Henry County, the recreational dept is super. My children have learned so much in these county-sponsored programs. Tim & Suzie
23. There is something for everyone here especially in the performing and cultural arts. If I have a chance to participate (due to my limited talent) anyone can! S.F.
22. Great people, lots of places to enjoy the outdoors, lots of wild animals and birds, short distance to the blue ridge and lakes. Just a great place to live. Joan
21. bowling and then some! great fun at the Ten Pin. Marcy
20. According to the area's community magazine, fairy stones are crystalline crosses that legend says are the "tears of angels" Kim
19. what are fairy stones? Jake
18. I have been to Fairy Stone State Park numerous times. I didn't realize that it was the county, but I'm not surprised. It is one of the state's largest and oldest parks. Bikers, horseback riders and hikers enjoy this park and it is right in our backyard Betsy
17. Speaking of walking trails, you have to go to Jack Dalton Park. it's the BEST! Clara
16. Once you've visited Philpott, go to Fairy stone Park for the day or weekend. and don't forget to hunt for fairy stones. Max
15. Spending the day at Philpott Lake (very relaxing) Candy
14. The Martinsville Speedway. Besides the cup races, other races and community events are featured. The fourth of July CELEBRATION is becoming a major destination in itself! John
13. The Martinsville Mustangs! Mona
12. My family and I really enjoy the Discovery Room at Piedmont Arts. A local mom
11. The Reservoir is nice, but you can't beat trout fishing on the Smith River Dave
10. have you been the Martinsville Reservoir? it's beautiful. Bobby T.
9. welcoming environment. good schools, excellent teachers. Susan
8. good, caring people Tack
7. no traffic! Al
6. Lake Lanier walking trails Beth
5. Philpott Lake & Fairy Stone Park Jim
4. Martinsville, Henry County is a great place!! We have 4 seasons! We are so close to many large cities without losing small town values. People are so kind, we take care of eachother. Like any place you live, you have to make it happen! Heidi
3. It is a great place to raise children. People are friendly, care about each other and their community. It is easy to become involved in community activities. We are soooooo lucky to have Piedmont Arts Association and Virginia Museum of Natural History Judy Matthews
2. the southern hospitality; everyone is very nice; neighbors know their neighbors kimberly
1. I LOVE this place for many reasons. Family, heritage, environment, cultural opportunities are just a few. This is a wonderful place to raise a family and get involved. Crystal France