Five Star Mountain Realty

02/28/2026

RECLAIMED!! This handsome fella was brought in from Harden Reynolds School. He has a collar and a broken leash like tie on. Looks like he may have escaped from home. If you know where he belongs please call the shelter at 276-694-6259

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

This baby girl is missing from the Jones Ridge Road area in Axton. She is about 3 o 4 months old and answers to the name Chocolate. If you have any information please contact the SPCA at 276-638-7297 (owner believes she was picked up from the yard).

02/26/2026

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a larceny reported earlier today, February 24, 2026, at Walmart 976 Commonwealth Boulevard.

According to deputies, a photograph of the individual believed to be responsible for the theft is being released to aid in the investigation. Authorities say the suspect may also be connected to several other recent larceny incidents throughout Henry County.

The incident occurred at the Walmart store located along Commonwealth Boulevard in Martinsville. Investigators are working to determine the full extent of the suspect’s alleged involvement in related cases.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or details related to this case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 276-638-8751. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Henry County Crime Stoppers by calling 63-CRIME (632-7463).

The Crime Stoppers program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information related to crimes. Reward amounts are determined by the nature of the offense and the value of the information provided. All tips submitted through Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.

Authorities expressed appreciation for the community’s continued cooperation and support as they work to keep Henry County safe.

02/19/2026

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year and welcome to the Year of the Horse!

In Chinese culture, the Horse is said to have an independent, dynamic, confident, and adventurous spirit, and to symbolize vitality, speed, perseverance, and success.

We can think of no other horses who so uniquely and thoroughly embody this description than our beloved wild Bankers.

As residents of the barrier islands of North Carolina for centuries, wild horses have endured harsh and dynamic conditions. The storms, the brackish water, the bugs, and other oppressive elements, that drove humans away from some parts of the Banks, instead forced adaptations in the horses that have allowed them to survive and endure.

But their hardiness, their perseverance, and their strength are constantly challenged. Man’s efforts to make things better and more convenient for himself inflicts more changes on their island home, its water quality and available vegetation. People’s increasing desire to see them up close and experience their unique beauty and freedom only constrains the horses and alters their natural behaviors.

You can’t excitedly anticipate the Year of the Horse for its promise of passion, ambition, and freedom, while at the same time, acting in ways that stifle that potential in our wild horses. Freedom is fragile; survival is not guaranteed.

Please commit yourself this year to helping us preserve and protect our wild horses. Always observe them from a safe and respectful distance. Always keep your dog on a leash. Always take your trash (and a little extra) with you when you leave. And share this message with others.

We can think of no better way to celebrate the new year.

Cape Lookout National Seashore
Rachel Carson Reserve

Copyrighted photo courtesy of Carolyn Salter Mason, shot with a zoom lens. All rights reserved.

02/18/2026

Have you applied for Pony Patrol yet? Well, get up and get going! The deadline of February 23, 2026, is fast approaching!

Volunteers are needed for 2026 Pony Patrol. Volunteers work three to four-hour shifts at least three times per month, walking the islands and talking with visitors about how to best experience the beauty and natural behavior of the horses at the Rachel Carson Reserve and/or Shackleford Banks.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen/permanent resident, and be physically able to walk the islands in a dynamic setting, consisting of sandy terrain, extreme sun, heat, humidity, wind, and buggy environments. Securing a position is competitive, as there are limited spots available.

Apply to be a Pony Patrol volunteer at: https://tinyurl.com/PonyPatrol2026

PLEASE NOTE, if you wish to volunteer at BOTH Cape Lookout National Seashore and Rachel Carson Reserve, you MUST complete an application with both entities because the sites are managed by two separate agencies.

Cape Lookout National Seashore
Rachel Carson Reserve

11/21/2025

We have angels for the Christmas tree in town. All donations benefit the Alz group of Patrick County
$5 per angel. In memory or honor of your person
Please donate by Dec 3
Thank you