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Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler

Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler

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When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

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As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual was clinging to a tree. Rescuers were able to save him.

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

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Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms in the Commonwealth. Sunday morning, Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins sent a letter to Sheriff Chip Shu…

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

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A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

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As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

Billy Napier jokes that he learned how to ride a bike on a football field with his dad, Bill Napier, right there beside him.

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Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler

Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler

Saltville, Marion, Chilhowie council races begin to take shape

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

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Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

After 40 years, police have made an arrest in the stabbing and rape of Roberta Walls. 

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

Franklin Zhang died after being struck by a car when he was standing at a bus stop near campus.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

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A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va  | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

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Trump's Political Position Deteriorates, Analyst Warns

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Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

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When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times

Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted

Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted

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Roster reset: Virginia feels 'it's just awesome to have old guys' on the O-Line

Roster reset: Virginia feels 'it's just awesome to have old guys' on the O-Line

Virginia football projected starting offensive line has combined for 162 career starts and more than 11,000 snaps played in their careers. "It's just awesome to have old guys," Monroe Mills said.

Virginia Tech beats Notre Dame in ACC baseball tournament

Virginia Tech beats Notre Dame in ACC baseball tournament

The Hokies won 17-10 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

On Wednesday, Virginia hired Cody Gougler as its new deputy athletic director for external operations.

Virginia's Ben James wins Winston-Salem Regional as Hoos advance to NCAA finals

Virginia's Ben James wins Winston-Salem Regional as Hoos advance to NCAA finals

Virginia men's golfer Ben James won the Winston-Salem Regional championship on Wednesday, and the Cavaliers shared the team title with Pepperdine to advance to the NCAA finals.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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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 scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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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 in Virginia
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Building safety month in Virginia

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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.”

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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards
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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

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Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, May 16, 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. "A Parade of Horribles (Dungeon Crawler Carl)" by Matt Dinniman (Ace) ...

Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

Inner conversations between twin sisters lift “Is God Is” to another level — one where you understand why people do bizarre things.

In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

Federal officials are trying to seize from the Roman Catholic Church a border mountain topped with a massive statue of Jesus, saying they need it for the border wall.

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