The cost of diesel is forcing the Smyth County School Board to examine its routes and look at ways to curb fuel use.
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Pink will be the favored color at Hitachi Energy's Bland facility this Sunday evening.
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When the Stanley family decided they needed to find a way to once again access running water after Hurricane Helene irrevocably altered their supply, Steven, a veteran, turned to another veteran and community leader for guidance. He asked American Legion Post 18 Commander Mark Chaney to help…
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Wednesday morning, Steven and Janet Stanley accepted the key to their new house in Marion. That key opens far more than a door. It unlocks life in a house that isn’t sinking and includes running water, a basic aspect of life the Stanleys haven’t known since Hurricane Helene struck more than …
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Virginia football's quest for an upset at No. 24 SMU were dashed when Mustangs standout quarterback Kevin Jennings delivered fourth-quarter touchdown pass that put his squad up by double digits.
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Lives have been lost throughout Smyth County to substance use disorder. A new initiative wants to help the community see the faces and names of those who’ve died from addiction and learn the stuff of their lives – what made them laugh, cry, love.
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Last Friday, students and staff were treated to hamburgers made with local beef as two farms helped Smyth County celebrate Farm to School Week.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will shut off water Oct. 27, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Drive, affecting nearby streets listed in the notice.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will temporarily shut off water Tuesday 10/27 from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Dr., affecting nearby listed streets.
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