Centerpiece Top Story Smyth prepares to celebrate Memorial Day SPorter May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 0 1 of 2 A moment from last year's Memorial Day parade in Marion. File photo Submitted Image Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.kAmx? r9:=9@H:6[ %@H? |2?286C qC:2? |2CE:?[ 2 C6E:C65 &]$] p:C u@C46 @77:46C[ C67=64E65 @? E96 @442D:@? :? 9:D |2J C6A@CE E@ E96 4@F?4:=]k^AmkAm|2CE:? D2:5[ “{2E6C E9:D >@?E9[ @FC ?2E:@? 2?5 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ H:== 4@>>6>@C2E6 |6>@C:2= s2J H66<6?5] u@C >2?J :? @FC 4@F?ECJ[ E9:D :D E96 <:4<@77 @7 DF>>6C 2?5 2 E:>6 E@ 46=63C2E6 H:E9 324<J2C5 32C36BF6D] x 5@?’E H2?E E@ 52>A6? 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Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg…
Smyth County supervisors honor EMS providers Last week, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors honored its first responders who provide emergency medical services.
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assa…
Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
