Smyth grand jury hands down indictments Smyth County News & Messenger Mar 29, 2022 Mar 29, 2022 0 File Photo Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Smyth County News & Messenger A Saltville man accused of robbing a local gas station with a knife has been indicted by a Smyth County Grand Jury.kAm#J2? s2G:5 wF77>2?[ bb[ H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J :? ~4E@36C] $2=EG:==6 !@=:46 r9:67 tC:< !F4<6EE D2:5 wF77>2? 925 366? 2 C68F=2C 4FDE@>6C 2E E96 r2C8@ 82D DE2E:@? 2?5 E96 4=6C< H@C<:?8 2E E96 E:>6 H2D 23=6 E@ :56?E:7J 9:> 6G6? H:E9 2 >2D< @? 9:D 7246] $96 2=D@ C64@8?:K65 9:D G@:46]k^AmkAm%96 4=6C< E@=5 A@=:46 E92E D96 5:5 ?@E E2<6 wF77>2? D6C:@FD=J H96? 96 56>2?565 D96 8:G6 9:> E96 >@?6J :? 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Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.
New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who …
Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recogniz…
Chilhowie man faces multiple charges in domestic violence incident After further investigation, Ayers arrested again and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.
