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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Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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The feedback James Franklin received about Brian White and his eight seasons leading the Florida Atlantic University athletic department was positive.
Center Ugonna Onyenso spent only one season with Virginia basketball, but he made the most of it and turned himself into an NBA Draft pick. He was selected in the second round on Wednesday night.
Tyler Nickel also was drafted Wednesday night.
The Mustangs notched wins over Clemson, Miami and Louisville in their second season in the ACC to prove they are capable of competing with the league’s best on a weekly basis.
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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.
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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.
Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.
I was listening to music on Alexa when a song stopped me. Then came Toto's "Africa." Then "Hakuna Matata," from the "Lion King." Then back to something new. In that order, in about 15 minutes, I got the full arc of Joseph Williams' career — rock band, Disney animated film, back to the band.
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