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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Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.
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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.
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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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