REGION 2D BASEBALL: Palmer Gobble crafts dream performance in win over Tazewell (copy) Allen Gregory May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 0 1 of 9 John Battle's Palmer Gobble makes a pitch against Tazewell in Thursday's Region 2D quarterfinal game. Emily Ball Tazewell's Brody Myers leaps up to catch the ball as John Battle's Jagger Harvel makes it to second base safe. Emily Ball John Battle's Jagger Harvel bunts the ball against Tazewell on Thursday evening at UVA-Wise. Emily Ball John Battle's Caden Sturgill dives into third base safely as Tazewell's Walker Johnson fields the throw. Emily Ball Tazewell's Walker Patterson dives back to first base before John Battle's Owen Senter can get the out. Emily Ball Tazewell's Braylen Barnett swings at the pitch against John Battle. Emily Ball John Battle's Avery Musick dives into second base safe as Tazewell's Brody Myers attempts for an out. Emily Ball Tazewell's Dakota Herndon pitches against John Battle in the Region 2D Quarterfinals. 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Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
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.
Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
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 …
