Four license plate reader cameras have been operating in Marion since January. Marion’s police chief credits them with helping arrest multiple suspects, including a man wanted in a bank robbery.
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The photos surrounding one of fallen Smyth County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Reedy show men and women from all around the country -- Minnesota, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, California, Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, each one a first responder who died in the line of duty and left a family behind.…
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About 30 residents and community leaders talked about the future of the former Carnegie High School in Marion Tuesday evening. They came to a few conclusions.
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Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patriotic neighborhood.
The Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 144 West Main Street in Marion, has a great night planned for their July 10 Second Friday ArtWalk, which will be held from 5-8 p.m.
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Celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be held over several days this week and include at least two fireworks displays in Smyth County.
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Penny’s Kitchen & Entertainment is ready to serve customers a meal, but it’s also prepared to help patrons play games or let off a little steam.
Celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be held over several days this week and include at least two fireworks displays in Smyth County.
Penny’s Kitchen & Entertainment is ready to serve customers a meal, but it’s also prepared to help patrons play games or let off a little steam.
After over three decades, the tradition of Phantom opening Marion’s “Biggest Weekend of the Summer” in Marion has come to a close.
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The three towns in Smyth County will all boast competitive races for open town council seats this November. The ballot has been set as the deadline to file was June 16.
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More than 3,000 people attended last year’s 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park. This year, even more individuals are expected to take advantage of its opportunities to enhance their wellbeing.
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Last week, the Chilhowie Town Council honored one of its Warrior athletes who brought home two back-to-back state championships and set a state meet record earlier this month.
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A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gold medal back to the U.S. However, expenses come with the endeavor and to help raise money Blake Hall is holding a drawing. The winner will get a guid…
Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
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The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
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Marion native Arthur “Scrapper” Broady is returning to his hometown next weekend to help the community commemorate Juneteenth. He wants to help people understand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and help them instill his clarity and courage in their lives.
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Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
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For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
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A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
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Last July 13, two women were killed and two other people were injured when a shooter attacked a Baptist church in Kentucky. 2025 also included assaults on churches or church schools in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Tennessee.
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Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of closure” or “at risk of closure."