County looks at park, zoning Staff reports Aug 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After a closed session on Aug. 11, Supervisors agreed to authorize County Administrator Stephen Bear to execute an agreement in Progress Park.kAmp >@E:@? 7C@> ':46 r92:C s:4<J |@C82? 4=62C65 E96 H2J 7@C 2 =2?5 =62D6 562= H:E9 pC49:A6=28@ srr~[ {{r[ H:E9 2? @AE:@? E@ AFC492D6 =@ED b_ 2?5 ba :? E96 A2C<]k^AmkAmp C@== 42== G@E6 A2DD65 7@FC E@ EH@[ H:E9 $E24J %6CCJ 23D6?E] $2C29 rC@4<6EE 2?5 y6DD6 qFC?6EE G@E65 ?@]k^AmkAm}@ :?7@C>2E:@? H2D C6=62D65 @? H92E pC49:A6=28@ srr~[ {{r[ :Dj 9@H6G6C[ :? E96 AC6G:@FD $FA6CG:D@CD >66E:?8[ 4:G:= 6?8:?66CD H:E9 $E2?E64 2?5 u=F:5$E24<[ E96 4@>A2?J E92E 3@F89E E96 A=2??65 52E2 46?E6C 7C@> $@=:D pCI[ AC@G:565 E96 4@F?EJ H:E9 2? @G6CG:6H @7 5:776C6?E E62>D :?G@=G65 :? 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A dozen years after closure, construction begins on McMullin Bridge's replacement More than 12 years after the McMullin Bridge was closed, construction began Monday on its replacement.
Smyth teacher represents region as Virginia Lottery awards public schools proceeds A Smyth County educator took part in a ceremonial check presentation to recognize the $914 million the Virginia Lottery has raised for Virgini…
Marion's Lincoln Theatre appeals to community for support Marion’s Lincoln Theatre is facing challenges that could impact its viability. Those challenges include facility needs, revenue loss, and econ…
Chasing greatness: Hunter Trivette believes that's making connections with students Hunter Trivette believes in pursuing excellence, but, as he’s matured, his idea of what that means has changed.
Marion pediatrician, state Health Department express support for vaccines A Marion pediatrician joined with the Virginia Department of Health in affirming their commitment to vaccines as a vital tool to protect the h…
