Centerpiece Top Story A mother's love backs new eatery in Chilhowie SPorter Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 0 1 of 5 Owners and operators Stephen and Jonathan McCarty show some of the axes ready to use in Penny's Kitchen & Entertainment's axe-throwing area. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger To celebrate the new eatery, Stephen and Jonathan McCarty were joined by Jonathan's son, Jackson, and General Manager Scott Sutphin. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger The late Penny Robinson McCarty with one of her beloved horses. Submitted photo The new Chilhowie restaurant recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting. 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Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope When Teresa Mabe started her recovery journey and along the way, times came when she didn’t know if she had the strength to continue. However,…
Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure Last week, Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark said the Marion hospital is not at risk of closing.
Family, Smyth Animal Rescue unite to keep Olivia's light shining Matthew Alley didn’t get to treasure a senior prom photo of his daughter Olivia or experience her high school graduation this spring. The 16-y…
Smyth asks court to OK 1% sales tax referendum for schools Smyth County has taken the first steps to give voters the opportunity to decide whether to levy a 1% sales tax to be used only for school cons…
Smyth County continues to explore data center regs For the moment, there is no mechanism by which a data center can locate in Smyth County.
