Lori Carlton stood before her fellow Lifetime Aquatic Swim Organization veterans and its leaders and shared that she learned a great deal about competitive swimming in the Marion program, but she learned even more life lessons.

Matthew Alley didn’t get to treasure a senior prom photo of his daughter Olivia or experience her high school graduation this spring. The 16-year-old died last summer. However, her physical absence isn’t stopping her dad and other family members from joining an animal rescue to celebrate her…

For the moment, there is no mechanism by which a data center can locate in Smyth County.

Last week, Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark said the Marion hospital is not at risk of closing.

Smyth County has taken the first steps to give voters the opportunity to decide whether to levy a 1% sales tax to be used only for school construction or renovation projects.

When Teresa Mabe started her recovery journey and along the way, times came when she didn’t know if she had the strength to continue. However, one person proved to be a constant rock in her life, who guided her through those moments.

Already an established massage therapy provider, a Marion business is expanding its services by adding an acupuncturist as well as new therapies.