Centerpiece Top Story Marion Police identify suspect in Friday pursuit, search SPorter Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 0 1 of 2 Roger Lindberg Booth Submitted photo The woman in the vehicle has not been identified. Submitted photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Early this week, the search continued for a Virginia Beach man facing multiple charges in Marion after a Friday incident.kAm|2C:@? !@=:46 r9:67 z6G:? %6DE6C>2? :56?E:7:65 E96 DFDA64E 2D #@86C {:?536C8 q@@E9[ da] q@@E9 H2D 244@>A2?:65 3J 2 H@>2?[ H9@[ %6DE6C>2? D2:5[ 92D ?@E 366? :56?E:7:65 J6E]k^AmkAmpE E9:D E:>6[ E96 49:67 D2:5[ q@@E9 :D 724:?8 E9C66 492C86Di A@DD6DD:?8 DE@=6? AC@A6CEJ[ 76=@?J 6=F56[ 2?5 C64<=6DD 5C:G:?8]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 |!s[ q@@E9 H2D 5C:G:?8 2 DE@=6? G69:4=6 7C@> %6??6DD66 H96? 2 |2C:@? @77:46C EC:65 E@ 4@?5F4E 2 EC277:4 DE@A] %96 DFDA64E 6=F565 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 2?5 =2E6C 232?5@?65 E96 G69:4=6 ?@CE962DE @7 E96 E@H?[ ;FDE @FED:56 E96 4@CA@C2E6 =:>:ED]k^Am People are also reading… Despite opposition, concerns about rights, Marion council adopts loitering ordinance Smyth enrollment report shows elementary school is home to most students Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M 7 Smyth schools to benefit from security funding Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th Smyth schools receive about $9.4M in grants for projects at CHS, MSHS A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs Virginia Voices: Lieutenant Governor gets to know Wytheville Smyth man accused of forging military document Keys to victory in Virginia Tech football's road opener against Maryland 1,374 pages: Smyth School Board receives study of school buildings' needs Grant program that's helped Wythe, Smyth farmers now accepting applications Friday Night Lights: Rural Retreat Farmers Market to expand opportunities No mercy: Smyth prosecutor, victim's nephew fight murderer's parole Interstate 81 crashes kill one, snarls traffic kAm$6G6C2= C6D:56?ED :? E96 !2?@C2>2 sC:G6 2C62 C6A@CE65 E92E E96 :?5:G:5F2=D 2AAC@24965 E96:C 9@>6D]k^AmkAm%96 |!s 2=@?8 H:E9 E96 $>JE9 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46[ r9:=9@H:6 !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E[ 2?5 ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46 =2F?4965 2 D62C49 7@C E96 EH@ :?5:G:5F2=D]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ r9:=9@H:6 !@=:46 r9:67 p?5C6H |@DD[ 9:D @77:46CD 96=A65 H:E9 E96 D62C49 FD:?8 E96:C &p' WF?>2??65 26C:2= G69:4=6X 2?5 H:E9 AC@46DD:?8 E96 G69:4=6]k^AmkAmx7 2?J@?6 D9@F=5 @3D6CG6 6:E96C @7 E96 :?5:G:5F2=D[ E96 |!s 42FE:@?65 E92E E96J D9@F=5 ?@E 36 2AAC@24965[ 3FE =2H 6?7@C46>6?E D9@F=5 36 4@?E24E65 :>>65:2E6=J H:E9 E96:C =@42E:@?] %96 ?@?\6>6C86?4J =:?6 7@C $>JE9 r@F?EJ’D 5:DA2E49 46?E6C :D afe\fgb\fa_c]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. SPorter Author email Follow SPorter Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Despite opposition, concerns about rights, Marion council adopts loitering ordinance Marion Mayor Avery Cornett described a proposed loitering ordinance as vague in places. He also cautioned members of the Town Council that he … Smyth enrollment report shows elementary school is home to most students Chilhowie Elementary got attention at last week’s school board meeting. The attention wasn’t for anything negative, but for the number of stud… Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M Ken Heath described Food City’s investment in its new supermarket as the largest investment in Marion in his three-decades-plus tenure working… 7 Smyth schools to benefit from security funding Smyth County Schools have received additional funding to enhance their security. Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals. Watch Now: Related Video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war What the FAA's new AI system means for Washington DC-area flyers What the FAA's new AI system means for Washington DC-area flyers How Long Does Beef Jerky ACTUALLY Stay Good? How Long Does Beef Jerky ACTUALLY Stay Good?
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Despite opposition, concerns about rights, Marion council adopts loitering ordinance Marion Mayor Avery Cornett described a proposed loitering ordinance as vague in places. He also cautioned members of the Town Council that he …
Smyth enrollment report shows elementary school is home to most students Chilhowie Elementary got attention at last week’s school board meeting. The attention wasn’t for anything negative, but for the number of stud…
Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M Ken Heath described Food City’s investment in its new supermarket as the largest investment in Marion in his three-decades-plus tenure working…
7 Smyth schools to benefit from security funding Smyth County Schools have received additional funding to enhance their security.
Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals.
