The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
- SPorter
Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
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The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT and ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
Virginia Tech announced Thursday it received its largest donation ever through a $75 million pledge that will see most of it go to athletics and a sizeable portion directed to the Honors College.
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Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year.
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For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system and its careers, and get to know local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders.
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FREDERICKSBURG — The Virginia State Police investigators are looking for witnesses to help in their investigation of the fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on Friday.
The All-American from England will run the 1,500 at the NCAAs this week.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken,” football coach Will Stein said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to ...
Virginia football secured its second commitment in the last week, landing Hough (N.C.) offensive tackle Moreno Fisher for its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Virginia and new lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese agreed to a five-year deal that runs through the 2031 season.
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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.
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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
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