Saltville grapples with residents destroying water meters, other equipment SPorter Aug 21, 2026 16 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Brandon Frye wanted the council to see the destruction. He brought the irreparably damaged water meter to last week’s Saltville Town Council meeting.kAmuCJ6[ E96 E@H?’D AF3=:4 H@C<D 5:C64E@C[ A@:?E65 @FE E92E 6G6? E96 E6>A6C65 8=2DD @? E96 >6E6C H2D 3C@<6?] %92E E2<6D 7@C46[ 96 ?@E65]k^AmkAmuCJ6 D2:5 96 2?5 9:D 4C6H 7@F?5 E96 >6E6C 2E 2 9@>6 H:E9 2 H2E6C 244@F?E =:DE65 2D :?24E:G6] %96 >6E6C 925 366? 3C@<6? 2?5 E96 H2E6C H2D @?] %96 H2E6C 92D ?@H 366? D9FE @77[ 3FE uCJ6 H2?ED >@C6 4@?D6BF6?46D 7@C E96 :?5:G:5F2= H9@ 56DEC@J65 E96 >6E6C]k^Am kAm“(6’C6 ECJ:?8 E@ 244@F?E 7@C 6G6CJ 5C@A @7 H2E6C” E96 E@H? 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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…
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…
