Senate Stop Locals air grievances and fears at town hall with Sen. Mark Warner Jasmine Franks Staff Apr 18, 2025 Apr 18, 2025 0 1 of 5 Photo courtesy of Dan Kegley U.S. Sen. Mark Warner made a stop as part of a tour through the southwestern and Roanoke Valley portions of the state. Photo courtesy of Dan Kegley Photo courtesy of Dan Kegley Contributed photo by Dan Kegley. Jasmine Franks/Smyth County News & Messenger Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jasmine Franks Staff Local residents aired their grievances and fears on Tuesday as U.S. Sen. Mark Warner stopped in for a town hall at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion.kAm(2C?6C >256 E96 G:D:E 2D A2CE @7 2 E@FC E9C@F89 E96 D@FE9H6DE6C? 2?5 #@2?@<6 '2==6J A@CE:@?D @7 E96 DE2E6]k^AmkAm$6G6C2= 2EE6?566D H2?E65 E@ <?@H H92E r@?8C6DD 4@F=5 @C H@F=5 5@ E@ E2>A 5@H? @? H92E E96J 42==65 E96 =2H=6DD?6DD @7 E96 %CF>A 25>:?:DEC2E:@?]k^AmkAm“p>6C:42?D H2?E E@ <?@H H96? H6’== C6EFC? 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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…
Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest A Chilhowie High School graduate’s writing was honored at the Executive Mansion in Richmond on Thursday morning.
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…
