Over the course of decades two men put their faith, hands, feet, and backs into providing warm and safe houses for the people of multiple Southwest Virginia counties. For some people that meant a new roof or a ramp for a wheelchair. Sometimes that meant giving them firewood.
Transforming a building that was once considered an eyesore in Saltville into a gateway to the community and the Salt Trail has taken on special significance for one Smyth County official.
Monday afternoon, standing inside the newly rebuilt and renovated space that was gutted by fire in October 2021, Todd Baxter wondered how the walls might reflect on the 120 years they’ve stood.
If she was the mayor of Saltville, Kenzley Frye would address day-to-day issues like potholes, while also working on enhanced tourism marketing and bolstering diversity and inclusion in the community.
After hours in Smyth County Circuit Court Friday morning, Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins declared that he could see each one of the students gathered there as future attorneys.
As officials continue to search for cost-saving measures, Smyth County’s convenience stations for trash collection will soon be closed a second day during the week.
Last Thursday evening, the county’s Planning Commission took action to send proposed zoning regulations for data centers back to the committee that first developed them.
Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Southeastern Wythe and Surrounding Areas
A Stafford County deputy, Sgt. Jeremy Hurt, has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges following a July 16 incident involving a vehicle chase in Prince William County. He remains free on bond and on administrative assignment as legal proceedings continue.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
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Artificial intelligence can detect breast cancer in mammograms as effectively as experienced radiologists, according to a new study. The new technology could reportedly cut radiologists’ workload by almost half, freeing them for more advanced diagnostic work.
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LOS ANGELES — During his eight seasons as a head college football coach, Lincoln Riley often faced a frustrating conundrum when it came to playing freshmen: Were a handful of plays at the end of a blowout really worth burning a whole year of eligibility? "I can remember at times going to a player in the game," Riley said Tuesday. "'We can probably play you like five to 10 plays at the end of ...
Notre Dame football captain Adon Shuler jokes that Irish players 'need a map' to find their way around 150,000-square-foot Shields Family Hall.
Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.
Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.
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Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series. Here from the stars of the new movie.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 1, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Daggermouth" by H.M. Wolfe (Scarlett) Last week: — 2. "The Calamity ...
The 2nd-century building with mosaics and frescoes was found near the Colosseum in a former noble residence that dates back to the 16th century.
Ryan Murphy's “The Shards” combines his teen drama expertise with Bret Easton Ellis's penchant for exploring dark secrets, centering on high schoolers in 1980s Los Angeles.
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