Centerpiece Top Story Food, utility costs cited for Hungry Mother's decision to end catering services SPorter Feb 26, 2026 Feb 26, 2026 0 1 of 2 A conference space at Hemlock Haven at Hungry Mother State Park. Submitted photo The Lakeview conference and event space lives up to its name, offering views of Hungry Mother Lake. Submitted photo Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Catering will no longer be available with special event space rentals at Hungry Mother State Park.kAmz6G:? |4s@?2=5[ A2C< >2?286C[ D2:5[ “%96 3F:=5:?8D E96>D6=G6D H:== DE:== 36 2446DD:3=6 E@ C6?E 2D E96J 92G6 366?[ ;FDE H:E9@FE E96 @AE:@? 7@C E96 A2C< E@ AC@G:56 7@@5]”k^AmkAmw6 2EEC:3FE65 E96 492?86 E@ “6G6C :?4C62D:?8 7@@5 2?5 FE:=:E:6D 4@DED 2D H6== 2D 492==6?86D H:E9 9:C:?8 2?5 >2:?E2:?:?8 DE277 E@ 2DD:DE H:E9 E9@D6 6G6?ED]”k^AmkAm#682C5:?8 6>A=@J66D[ |4s@?2=5 D2:5[ “(6 H:== 36 >2:?E2:?:?8 @FC 4FCC6?E DE277:?8 =6G6=D :? 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3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle b…
Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sente…
Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to e…
