Capitol Commentary Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday: Part 2 Mark Sage Jun 29, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country.kAm|J 4@=F>? =2DE H66< 7@4FD65 @? D@>6 @7 E96 7:8FC6D H9@ 4@?EC:3FE65 E@ E96D6 7@F?52E:@?D] %96D6 =6256CD[ H9@D6 ?2>6D 2C6 9@?@C65 :? @FC }:?E9 s:DEC:4E 4@>>F?:E:6D[ 96=A65 =:89E E96 C6G@=FE:@?2CJ 7=2>6D 7@C :?56A6?56?46]k^AmkAm~FC C68:@? D6CG65 2D 2 7=2D9A@:?E 7@C E96D6 C6G@=FE:@?2CJ 7=2>6D]k^AmkAm%2<6 H92E :D C64@8?:K65 3J >2?J 9:DE@C:2?D 2D E96 7:CDE 32EE=6 @7 E96 p>6C:42? #6G@=FE:@?[ E96 32EE=6 @7 !@:?E !=62D2?E]k^Am kAmpE E96 @C56CD @7 v@G6C?@C @7 ':C8:?:2 {@C5 sF?>@C6[ r@=@?6= p?5C6H {6H:D =65 7@C46D 7C@> (6DE6C? ':C8:?:2 @? 2 H66<D\=@?8 EC6< E@ !@:?E !=62D2?E :? 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Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete Last week, the Chilhowie Town Council honored one of its Warrior athletes who brought home two back-to-back state championships and set a stat…
Candidate slates finalized for Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville The three towns in Smyth County will all boast competitive races for open town council seats this November. The ballot has been set as the dea…
Wellness fair to return to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion More than 3,000 people attended last year’s 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park. This year, even more individuals are expected…
Smyth County supervisors OK 10¢ real estate tax increase The decision to raise the real estate tax 10 cents did not appear to come easily to Smyth County’s Board of Supervisors last Thursday evening.
Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gol…
