Top Story Smyth County continues to explore data center regs SPorter Jul 21, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 Thursday evening, Assistant County Administrator Clegg Williams answered questions about the zoning regulations being considered by Smyth County. SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter For the moment, there is no mechanism by which a data center can locate in Smyth County.kAmpE =2DE H66<’D q@2C5 @7 $FA6CG:D@CD >66E:?8[ E96 DFA6CG:D@CD 2AAC@G65 E96 !=2??:?8 r@>>:DD:@?’D C64@>>6?52E:@? E@ C6>@G6 C676C6?46D E@ “52E2 AC@46DD:?8 724:=:EJ” 7C@> E96 4@F?EJ’D +@?:?8 ~C5:?2?46] ~77:4:2=D H6C6 4@?46C?65 E92E D@>6@?6 >:89E 2C8F6 E92E E96 C676C6?46D 4@F=5 36 FD65 3J 2 52E2 46?E6C E@ ECJ E@ =@42E6 :? E96 4@F?EJ]k^AmkAm(:E9 E96:C 24E:@?[ pDD:DE2?E r@F?EJ p5>:?:DEC2E@C r=688 (:==:2>D E@=5 E96 DFA6CG:D@CD E92E 2E E9:D E:>6 E96C6’D ?@ >6492?:D> 7@C 2 52E2 46?E6C E@ =@42E6 :? 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Smyth sheriff reports first numbers from photo-enforced I-81 work zone Thousands of people have ignored the signs cautioning drivers not to speed through the Interstate 81 work zone near Exit 45 in Marion. Beyond …
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,…
Marion massage therapy practice adds acupuncturist, new therapies Already an established massage therapy provider, a Marion business is expanding its services by adding an acupuncturist as well as new therapies.
School-based health clinics' closure prompts officials to turn to legislators Monday evening, Dr. Brad Haga, Smyth County School superintendent, told the School Board that the loss of school-based health clinics at sever…
Alyssa's Angels: Working to make a difference in Chilhowie, beyond Alyssa Stoots is only 10 years old, but the youngster isn’t waiting to make a difference in her community.
