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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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.