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3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle b…
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sente…
Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to e…
Mount Rogers NRA updates Smyth County on Grindstone, overlook, ponies and more A conversation initiated to get information about Grindstone Campground’s future expanded to include Skulls Gap, Glade Mountain Road, getting …
