Garrett Palmer guides Graham to dramatic victory over Union at Bullitt Park Allen Gregory Sep 12, 2026 Sep 12, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Allen Gregory BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Graham quarterback Garrett Palmer battled pain in his back and knee during Friday’s showdown against the Union Bears.kAm%96 e\7@@E\a D@A9@>@C6 DE:== 4C27E65 2 5C:G6 E@ C6>6>36C 2D E96 v\|6? 62C?65 2 `c\`a G:4E@CJ 2E qF==:EE !2C<]k^AmkAmvC292> H2D EC2:=:?8 `a\f H:E9 hi_e =67E :? 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Crunch Time: Local farms help Smyth schools celebrate Farm to School program Last Friday, students and staff were treated to hamburgers made with local beef as two farms helped Smyth County celebrate Farm to School Week.
Loved ones of people lost to addiction urged to take part in Remembering Our Neighbors Lives have been lost throughout Smyth County to substance use disorder. A new initiative wants to help the community see the faces and names o…
Remembering, living: Smyth Recovery Court vigil features stories of hope Lives lost were remembered, while lives saved were celebrated at last week’s Smyth County Recovery Court candlelight vigil.
Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville office seekers speak at candidates' forum A Wednesday evening candidates’ forum brought out some of those seeking a seat on one of Smyth County’s three town councils.
