By reflecting on two speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a storyteller left his Marion audience with a challenge Sunday afternoon.
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The three towns in Smyth County will all boast competitive races for open town council seats this November. The ballot has been set as the deadline to file was June 16.
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More than 3,000 people attended last year’s 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park. This year, even more individuals are expected to take advantage of its opportunities to enhance their wellbeing.
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After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
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Last week, the Chilhowie Town Council honored one of its Warrior athletes who brought home two back-to-back state championships and set a state meet record earlier this month.
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A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gold medal back to the U.S. However, expenses come with the endeavor and to help raise money Blake Hall is holding a drawing. The winner will get a guid…
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.
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