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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

  • SPorter

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

Candidate slates finalized for Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville

Candidate slates finalized for Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville

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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.

Wellness fair to return to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion

Wellness fair to return to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion

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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.

Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

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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.

Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship

Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship

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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…

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Smyth County citizens speak out against data centers

Smyth County citizens speak out against data centers

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

Smyth County supervisors OK 10¢ real estate tax increase

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

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Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

Investigation into misdemeanor offenses leads to alleged murder scheme in Stafford

Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

According to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Isaac Benjamin Morris’ body was discovered Friday in the water near the piers at Naval Station Norfolk.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

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Grizzlies Deal Morant To Trail Blazers For Grant & Murray

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Cop allows NFL reporter Dianna Russini to name-drop her way out of ticket

Cop allows NFL reporter Dianna Russini to name-drop her way out of ticket

The officer issued a warning after the driver showed messages with an NFL head coach. Bodycam footage and a later podcast appearance are fueling questions about the stop.

Grizzlies Deal Morant To Trail Blazers For Grant & Murray

Grizzlies Deal Morant To Trail Blazers For Grant & Murray

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The deal ends Morant’s seven-year stint with the Grizzlies, who drafted him with the second overall pick in 2019. Since being named an All-Star in 2…

How Virginia football built trust at state powerhouse Varina High School

How Virginia football built trust at state powerhouse Varina High School

Virginia football earned two commitments from Varina High School in recent weeks with Sa Rex and Markus Lee, showing how UVa coach Tony Elliott and his staff have re-established a pipeline with the state powerhouse.

Virginia Tech hall of fame class includes Thomas and Cheynet

Virginia Tech hall of fame class includes Thomas and Cheynet

The seven-person class features Logan Thomas, Chris Martin, Kylie McGoldrick, Murielle Tiernan, Yavgeniy Olhovsky, Martina Schultze and Jerry Cheynet.

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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 announces Independence Day facility closures
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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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When Sascha Penn created “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” he was determined to end it after five seasons.

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Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began

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Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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