AGRICULTURE Spanberger declares emergency to help with hay shortfall (copy) (copy) DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Sep 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A statewide shortage of hay caused by the drought led Gov. Abigail Spanberger to declare a state of emergency to speed help to farmers and ranchers.kAm$A2?36C86C :DDF65 2? 6I64FE:G6 @C56C E@ >2<6 :E 62D:6C E@ D9:A 92J E@ 72C>6CD 3J 2==@H:?8 ECF4<6CD E@ 92F= H:56C =@25D E92? 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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.
