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New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who …
Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.
Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recogniz…
Chilhowie man faces multiple charges in domestic violence incident After further investigation, Ayers arrested again and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.
