This was my first story as a freelancer for the Martinsville Bulletin. I think I spent more in gas than they paid me. Tim Service had a farm up in the mountains and it wasn’t easy to find. Let’s just say I took the scenic route. Fascinating day I spent with Tim – and it…
Month: October 2019
Fire at Southern Finishing in Martinsville
The Martinsville Fire Department responded to a report of a dustbin fire at Southern Finishing Co. on Saturday evening. Firefighters arrived at 801 E. Church St. at about 6, and one engine truck and one ladder truck quickly brought the blaze under control. Firefighters remained on the scene into the evening. The cause of the…
Driver injured in motorcycle accident on U.S. 220 north near Martinsville
The driver was injured when a motorcycle struck the guardrail on U.S. 220 northbound near Draper’s Florist in Henry County. The driver was wearing a helmet, and his injuries were not life-threatening. His name has not been made available. The rest is here.
The Death of Seth Kanode
My colleague, Holly Kozelsky, called me one day and said she had read a tribute I had posted online about a good friend and one of the all-around best guys I ever knew, Seth Kanode. Holly wanted to write a story about Seth and asked if I would comment. I obliged. Later that week I…