The guardian angel of this region’s cemeteries: That’s how Anna Leigh DeBord described Charlie Barnette to a group gathered in Marion’s oldest cemetery last week.

From a parade and fireworks to music and more music, Saltville is offering an array of entertainment to help folks celebrate Labor Day and bid farewell to summer.

Officials are working to bolster the Main Street area of Chilhowie.

An energy company headquartered in Virginia is spending more than $50,000 on a social media campaign to raise awareness about the work of volunteer firefighters and the sacrifices they make. Wednesday company representatives came to Marion to celebrate Marion Fire-EMS and award them a grant …

Editor's note: Please be advised that this article contains sensitive material regarding a rape and murder.

Despite strong opposition from citizens during a December public hearing on a proposed loitering ordinance, the Marion Town Council will take another look at the measure brought up in response to the community’s growing population of unhoused individuals.