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 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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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Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of …
'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
