Capitol Commentary Honoring Fallen Heroes (copy) (copy) (copy) U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save May is a time for Congress to pay homage to America’s fallen heroes.kAm}2E:@?2= !@=:46 (66< :D @?6 @AA@CEF?:EJ 7@C FD E@ C64@8?:K6 @FC 72==6? =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 96C@6D]k^AmkAm{2H 6?7@C46>6?E H@C<D E@ >2<6 @FC 4@>>F?:E:6D D276 7C@> 4C:>6[ 5CF8D 2?5 @E96C E9C62ED] s65:42E65 AC@76DD:@?2=D :? =@42= D96C:77 56A2CE>6?ED[ DE2E6 A@=:46 286?4:6D 2?5 E96 ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 r@CC64E:@?D 2C6 2>@?8 E96 4@F?E=6DD 96C@6D H@C<:?8 7@C @FC AC@E64E:@?]k^AmkAm&?7@CEF?2E6=J[ DF49 A@=:46 677@CED 42? EFC? D6C:@FD[ 52?86C@FD 2?5 6G6? 5625=J]k^Am kAm%9:D H2D A2CE:4F=2C=J 6G:56?E E@ 4@>>F?:E:6D :? 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Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of …
'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
