Skip to main contentSkip to main content
SWVA Today
82°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
  • News
    • Local
    • Nation & World
    • Crime
    • Education
    • State & Regional
    • Politics
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
    • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Share a story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
  • Sports
    • High School
    • College
    • Professional
  • Life & Entertainment
    • Events Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Contests
    • Comics
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Play
    • Home & Garden
    • Heath
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Church Directory
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • Special Sections
  • Our Properties
    • The Floyd Press
    • Richlands/Clinch Valley
    • Smyth County News & Messenger
    • Wytheville Enterprise
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Cars
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Shop Local
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletter sign-up
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Weather: Live radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
SWVA Today
News+
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
SWVA Today
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 82° Partly Cloudy
National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

  • SPorter

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.…

Residents, leaders talk about the future of Marion's Carnegie High School

Residents, leaders talk about the future of Marion's Carnegie High School

  • SPorter

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.

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

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

  • SPorter

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

  • SPorter

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

  • SPorter

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

  • SPorter

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

  • SPorter

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…

Shopping
5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

Recommended For You

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

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

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

David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

The Latest

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Special Weather Statement until WED 7:15 PM EDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain This Evening

Special Weather Statement until WED 5:45 PM EDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to Pulaski and Northeastern Wythe Counties

Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.

Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County. 

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

Big Mama, a Belgian draft horse standing 19.3 hands high, was recently saved from slaughter by Keswick-based nonprofit Colby's Crew Rescue.

High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.

Interact With Us

Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper!

Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper!

Updated every day!

Download our mobile app for a customized experience!

Download our mobile app for a customized experience!

Download it today!

Get the most important news in your inbox as it happens. Sign up for Breaking News:

Get the most important news in your inbox as it happens. Sign up for Breaking News:

Get it delivered to your inbox!

Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.

Latest Video

Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

Bonnie Tyler has died

Bonnie Tyler has died

There's No Debate: Justin Verlander Is a First-Ballot Hall of Famer | Schein Time

There's No Debate: Justin Verlander Is a First-Ballot Hall of Famer | Schein Time

Sports

Virginia basketball to play outdoor exhibition game against Vanderbilt

Virginia basketball to play outdoor exhibition game against Vanderbilt

Virginia basketball will play an outdoor exhibition game this September against Vanderbilt in Charleston, S.C.

Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

Reggie wants LeBron back in Cleveland #LeBronJames #Cavaliers #NBA #ReggieMiller #Basketball

One strength for every ACC football team heading into the 2026 season

One strength for every ACC football team heading into the 2026 season

The college football season is nearing. Here is one strength for every ACC team heading into the 2026 campaign.

David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

Just like his grandfather, father, uncles and nephews, David Rocco is charting his own coaching course entering his first season as the assistant tight ends coach at Virginia Tech.

Community News

Provided
Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration
Provided

Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

  • Orange County
  • 0

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.

Provided
Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park
Provided

Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park

  • Orange County
  • 0

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.

Provided
Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures
Provided

Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

  • Orange County
  • 0

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

Provided
Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County
Provided

Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

  • Orange County
  • 0

Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.

Listen Now Podcasts

Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts explore personal reinvention, lifelong obligations and whether pursuing fulfillment can justify leaving behind commitments, relationships and the people who depend upon us.

How would you respond to these four ethical dilemmas? | The Ethical Life podcast

How would you respond to these four ethical dilemmas? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Topics include confronting dishonesty, declining a destination wedding you can’t afford, using technology appropriately in nature and getting proper credit at work.

What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧

Life & Entertainment

Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

There were more than 200 episodes of “Little House on the Prairie,” but there’s more story to tell, say producers of the new version on Netflix.

College Football 27 is an elite game — with one concerning caveat

College Football 27 is an elite game — with one concerning caveat

It’s not often you see uproar over an absolute success, but that is the case for EA Sports.

Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.

Local Events

Some features on this page require cookie consent to load. Please update your cookie preferences to continue

Update settings to continue…

Please try the following steps to enable.

  • Open FireFox Settings → Privacy & Security → Website Privacy Preferences
  • Make sure "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" is not checked.
  • Make sure "Send websites a Do Not Track request" is not checked.
  • Open Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies
  • Under Advanced, make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
  • Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services
  • Under Privacy, make sure "Send Do Not Track" requests is not enabled
  • Open Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
  • Make sure "Block third-party cookies" is not enabled
  • Open your browser settings and make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
  • Open your cookie preferences.
    • Make sure "Targeted Advertising" is toggled ON.
    • Make sure "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is toggled OFF.
    • Click Save

Partner

Provided
36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

 

Contributor
Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

Contributor
13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

Partner
Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

Local Businesses

Goodman Jewelers / Chilhowie

PO BOX 2310, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319

Point Broadband

1791 O G SKINNER DRIVE, WEST POINT, GA 31833

Russell Co School Board

PO BOX 8, LEBANON, VA 24266

Print Ads

EYE CANDY OPTICAL
Ads

EYE CANDY OPTICAL

UNITED COUNTRY/ANDERS RE
Ads

UNITED COUNTRY/ANDERS RE

INDIAN VALLEY CH OF GOD
Ads

INDIAN VALLEY CH OF GOD

FOOD COUNTRY
Ads

FOOD COUNTRY

SHORT WAY REAL ESTATE INC.
Ads

SHORT WAY REAL ESTATE INC.

BANK OF MARION
Ads

BANK OF MARION

POINT BROADBAND
Ads

POINT BROADBAND

FISH WAGON- BRISTOL ACCOUNT
Ads

FISH WAGON- BRISTOL ACCOUNT

HOUSE ADS
Ads

HOUSE ADS

HOUSE ADS
Ads

HOUSE ADS

SWVA Today
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Prefer us on Google

Sites & Partners

  • The Bland County Messenger
  • The Floyd Press
  • Richlands News-Press
  • Smyth County News & Messenger
  • Washington County News
  • Wytheville Enterprise
  • Bristol Herald-Courier

Services

  • Manage Subscription
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Public Notices
  • Join our Team
  • Licensing
  • Shopping
  • Dealer Returns
© Copyright 2026 SWVA Today, 460 W. Main St. Wytheville, VA 24382
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.