“Community Champions” is a title that well describes a Chilhowie couple who has repeatedly but quietly given to their community. Earlier this month, they received an award bearing that name.
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Lives lost were remembered, while lives saved were celebrated at last week’s Smyth County Recovery Court candlelight vigil.
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A Wednesday evening candidates’ forum brought out some of those seeking a seat on one of Smyth County’s three town councils.
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Quarterback Beau Pribula and wide receiver Da'Shawn Martin sparked Virginia football to overcome a 10-point third-quarter deficit and rally from behind for a win over Syracuse on Saturday night.
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Cal defensive back Cam Sidney was credited with a pass breakup on a throw intended for Luke Reynolds in the back of the end zone, and the Golden Bears escaped with a 25-20 win over the Hokies on Saturday afternoon at California Memorial Stadium.
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Melissa Finelli gets to spend many of her days watching people transform.
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On beautiful days when people would set off to hike Mount Rogers, Virginia’s highest mountain, or ride on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, vehicles would often line the side of Whitetop Road near the Elk Garden trailhead, heightening risks for drivers and hikers.
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Noah Grevious once painted his face purple and gold in the stands at JMU. Now he's catching touchdowns for the Dukes.
Virginia football quarterback Beau Pribula was roommates with SMU QB Kevin Jennings at the Manning Passing Academy, and now Pribula will try to outplay Jennings while the Cavaliers' defense tries to stop the Mustangs' star.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the team's high number of penalties and the steps needed to correct the issues.
The Hokies are piling up penalties and penalty yards at a rate Franklin isn’t accustomed to experiencing. They enter this week’s slate of games ranked 105th in penalties per game and 111th in penalty yards per game.
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Wytheville Community College Jamboree hosts Coyote Ugly and Denim & Plaid for a free bluegrass concert on Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. in Snyder Auditorium.
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Wytheville Concert Series marks its 17th season with free chamber music and opera programs at St. John’s Episcopal Church and Wytheville Community College.
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October 2026 Greene County newsletter covers meetings, elections, public safety, animal shelter updates, parks events, transit tools, and nonprofit programs.
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Official Greene County, Virginia October 2026 newsletter featuring government meetings, community events, public safety, elections, services, and local programs.
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