Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
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For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
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A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
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Last July 13, two women were killed and two other people were injured when a shooter attacked a Baptist church in Kentucky. 2025 also included assaults on churches or church schools in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Tennessee.
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Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of closure” or “at risk of closure."
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The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
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Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
On Friday June 12, the Appalachian Spirit Gallery in Marion will hold their monthly Second Friday Artwalk event. Beginning at 5 p.m. the Gallery will hold the largest sale of Ned Johnson's small- and medium-size paintings and drawings, both unframed and framed, that has ever been presented.
The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
Smyth County’s real estate tax bills often add to individuals’ financial stress around the holidays since they come due in December. Now, the Board of Supervisors is looking at trying to ease that strain while also improving the county’s cash flow.
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Norfolk Southern is helping make Pathway Park as attractive as possible to developers.
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Norfolk Southern is helping make Pathway Park as attractive as possible to developers.
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Friday will mark seven months since a vehicle crash changed Gary Heninger’s life. The longtime mayor of Chilhowie says his recovery is still day to day, but his love for his hometown has only deepened.
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Southwest Virginia residents are asked to take 15 minutes to help addiction treatment providers understand how the community perceives substance use, the stigma surrounding addiction, and recovery resources.
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Last week, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors honored its first responders who provide emergency medical services.
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This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.
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Richard “Dickie” Keesling is once again serving as Marion Fire-EMS’s chief. The news of his promotion came on Thursday morning.
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When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
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As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual was clinging to a tree. Rescuers were able to save him.
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Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms in the Commonwealth. Sunday morning, Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins sent a letter to Sheriff Chip Shu…
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A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.