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Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

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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.

Independence Day celebrations cover the weekend in Smyth

Independence Day celebrations cover the weekend in Smyth

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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.

A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie

A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie

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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.

From trees to play: 5 Bridges Wellness Fair shared steps for good health

From trees to play: 5 Bridges Wellness Fair shared steps for good health

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Multiple aspects of health were topics of conversations at the annual 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park last Friday, but one Marion group put the focus on one natural issue that impacts everyone’s wellbeing: trees.

Chilhowie church celebrates Britton's 50 years of music ministry

Chilhowie church celebrates Britton's 50 years of music ministry

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For the last half century, Pat Britton not only shared her gift for music by performing but also by teaching others to tap into their love for music. She’s ensuring that her gift reaches as far as possible. Saturday, a pastor suggested that notes she’s played have gone into the outer reaches…

Smyth County citizens speak out against data centers

Smyth County citizens speak out against data centers

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While officials emphasized that no data center has an application to locate in Smyth County, more than two dozen citizens stressed that they want to keep it that way. The vast majority told county leaders that they want data centers kept out of the county.

'Scrapper' Broady: King's speeches still issue call to action

'Scrapper' Broady: King's speeches still issue call to action

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By reflecting on two speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a storyteller left his Marion audience with a challenge Sunday afternoon.

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Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie

A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie

Chilhowie church celebrates Britton's 50 years of music ministry

Chilhowie church celebrates Britton's 50 years of music ministry

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

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Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game

Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game

Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game

Maryland transfer Jordan Crosland to bring 'immediate thump' to Virginia baseball's lineup

Maryland transfer Jordan Crosland to bring 'immediate thump' to Virginia baseball's lineup

Maryland transfer left fielder Jordan Crosland is expected to bring 'immediate thump' to the middle of Virginia baseball's lineup.

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras among four players suspended for role in brawl

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras among four players suspended for role in brawl

BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four players to be penalized. Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli also received a seven-game suspension. Fellow Nats starter Miles ...

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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.

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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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Wilder, who played the title character in the original 1971 "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" film, died in 2016 at age 83.

Museums and parks fight to preserve America's troubled history 

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