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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…

Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

Smyth County deputy saves man's life

Smyth County deputy saves man's life

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A Chilhowie man is alive today thanks to the actions of a Smyth County deputy.

Smyth County School Board honors Chilhowie businessman

Smyth County School Board honors Chilhowie businessman

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For decades, a Chilhowie businessman has repeatedly taken steps to help Smyth County schools. Last Monday, the School Board and the Virginia School Boards Association honored Tom Bishop.

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Wellness fair to return to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion

Wellness fair to return to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion

Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

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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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 24

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 24

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Virginia's wildlife agency takes out $6.9M loan from state amid budget shortfall

Virginia's wildlife agency takes out $6.9M loan from state amid budget shortfall

One condition of the loan, which must be paid back over two years with no interest, is that the agency must pursue license fee increases.

59 cats die in one of Roanoke region's worst recent house fires involving animals

59 cats die in one of Roanoke region's worst recent house fires involving animals

The cause of the fire on Gunn Avenue remains under investigation.

Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 23

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 23

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

6 things to know about the deadly May 29 Stafford bus crash

6 things to know about the deadly May 29 Stafford bus crash

Scrutiny is mounting on E&P Travel as investigators release more information about the fatal Stafford County wreck.

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Wizards Draft BYU’s AJ Dybantsa With No.1 Pick

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Wizards Draft BYU’s AJ Dybantsa With No.1 Pick

Wizards Draft BYU’s AJ Dybantsa With No.1 Pick

The Washington Wizards selected BYU’s AJ Dybantsa as the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Wizards opted for Dybantsa over Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson, with both players being touted as the top two picks. “Being the No. 1 pick meant a lot to me. Obviously me being No. 1 …

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 8 opponent Clemson

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 8 opponent Clemson

The Tigers’ 7-6 record in 2025 marked their worst season since Dabo Swinney’s second at the helm in 2010 when they went 6-7. Clemson had won at least nine games in 14 straight seasons.

Qualified USA prepare for final World Cup group match against exiting Turkey

Qualified USA prepare for final World Cup group match against exiting Turkey

Qualified USA prepare for final World Cup group match against exiting Turkey

Virginia Tech's Lawal, UVa's Onyenso could go in 2nd round of NBA Draft

Virginia Tech's Lawal, UVa's Onyenso could go in 2nd round of NBA Draft

The second round of the draft will be held Wednesday.

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Update on Orange County summer child care sites

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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.

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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Building safety month in Virginia

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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”

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Resilience and creativity: Book explores why children need to laugh

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