Mendota Trail may connect to downtown Bristol David McGee | Washington County News Feb 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 Updated May 17, 2023 0 Hikers on the Mendota Trail are encouraged to share their stories and photos. Officials are studying how to extend the trail to downtown Bristol. David Crigger | Washington County News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save David McGee | Washington County News Long-term plans for the Mendota Trail could include extending the hiking and biking trail into downtown Bristol.kAm%96 |6?5@E2 %C2:= r@?D6CG2?4J :D 4FCC6?E=J 6?82865 H:E9 tBF:?@I t?G:C@?>6?E2=[ 2 4@?DF=E:?8[ A=2??:?8 2?5 56D:8? 7:C> :? pD96G:==6[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ E@ 56G6=@A 2 >2DE6C A=2? 7@C E96 EC2:=] %96 C2:=D\E@\EC2:=D AC@;64E 4FCC6?E=J 6IE6?5D `a]d >:=6D 36EH66? E96 4:EJ @7 qC:DE@= 2?5 E96 E@H? @7 |6?5@E2 :? (2D9:?8E@? r@F?EJ — H:E9 23@FE e >:=6D 4FCC6?E=J @A6? E@ E96 AF3=:4]k^AmkAm~?=J E96 EC2:=9625 2?5 A2C<:?8 2C62 2C6 :? 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Vandals target 19th-century Smyth County cemetery A historic cemetery established in the 19th century has apparently been the target of vandals.
Celebrating Warriors: Project Graduation, Chilhowie partner for new endeavor “They look great,” said Chilhowie Mayor Gary Heninger of the banners displayed in the town celebrating the members of the Class of 2026. His c…
Smyth County School Board honors Marion Senior High FFA advisers, others Over the past two years, Marion Senior High School’s FFA team has earned state titles in competition and represented Virginia in national programs.
Smyth supervisors honor Hollyfield for 25 years of cleaning road For about 25 years, Danny Hollyfield has picked up litter and debris from along Whitetop Road. Thursday evening, the Smyth County Board of Sup…
