Centerpiece Top Story Marion council reflects on town's 175th anniversary SPorter Feb 4, 2025 Feb 4, 2025 0 SPorter Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter The Town of Marion’s 175th anniversary will wrap up over the coming month. Last week, the Town Council paused to reflect on its history.kAmx? 2 C6D@=FE:@? 24<?@H=658:?8 E96 >:=6DE@?6 2??:G6CD2CJ[ E96 4@F?4:= D2:5i “…pD @FC ?2E:@? H2D 7@F?565[ E9:D 4@>>F?:EJ 3682? 2D 2? :>A@CE2?E DE@A @? %96 (:=56C?6DD #@25 2D E96 7:CDE DFCG6J @7 E9:D =2?5 H2D <?@H? 2D #@J2= ~2<]” %96 (:=56C?6DD #@25 H2D 2 <6J C@FE6 FD65 3J 62C=J D6EE=6CD E@ EC2G6= H6DEH2C5]k^AmkAm~? |2J `d[ `gba[ E96 E@H? 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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.
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.
Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system Rick Billings went to a faucet in his home and turned it on. No water came out.
Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
Meet Smyth County's Pet of the Week: Sable Meet Smyth Animal Rescue’s Pet of the Week, Sable, who has lived 334 days in the shelter.
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
