Centerpiece Top Story Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler SPorter May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 0 1 of 6 Dr. Peter Bruzzo pays his respects to the late Corporal Chris Paschal at a Friday ceremony in Chilhowie. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Officers from multiple agencies attended the ceremony. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Chilhowie Police Chief Andrew Moss unveils the monument rededicating the Chilhowie dog park. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger The late Chris Paschal's wife, Kasey, and daughter, Keyleigh, share their reflections. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Chris Paschal with his new crime-fighting partner, Ben, in 2007. 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