Centerpiece Top Story Vandals target 19th-century Smyth County cemetery SPorter Apr 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 0 1 of 3 Elizabeth Cemetery was established in 1825. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Weather and time have taken their toll on many of the historic grave markers. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A historic cemetery established in the 19th century has apparently been the target of vandals.kAmpE E96 =2DE $2=EG:==6 %@H? r@F?4:= >66E:?8[ !F3=:4 (@C<D s:C64E@C qC2?5@? uCJ6 C6A@CE65 D66:?8 2? FAE:4< :? 9625DE@?6D 36:?8 <?@4<65 @G6C 2?5 G2D6D 52>2865 2E t=:K236E9 r6>6E6CJ]k^AmkAmuCJ6 C6A@CE65 E92E E96 E@H? 92D 4@?E24E65 2 >@?F>6?E 4@>A2?J E@ C6A2:C E96 9625DE@?6D 2?5 C6D6E E96>]k^AmkAm%@H? |2?286C r64:=6 #@D6?32F> D2:5 E96 46>6E6CJ 3@2C5 92D ~z’5 E96 AFC492D6 2?5 :?DE2==2E:@? @7 EC2:= 42>D E@ AFE 2C@F?5 E96 AC6>:D6D E@ :56?E:7J 2?J 7FEFC6 G2?52=D]k^Am People are also reading… Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations Smyth County School Board honors Chilhowie businessman Smyth County deputy saves man's life Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why 36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle Offensive line battles highlight Virginia Tech's summer Norovirus spreads among Appalachian Trail hikers in Virginia Smyth commissioner hosts drive-through high-mileage recording event kAm“x H@F=5 G6CJ >F49 =:<6 E@ 42E49 E96 C6DA@?D:3=6 A2CEJ 2?5 9@=5 E96> 244@F?E23=6[” D2:5 #@D6?32F>[ H9@ 2=D@ ?@E65 E92E 563C:D 925 366? =67E :? 46>6E6CJ[ H9:49 :D ;FDE @77 #E] h` 24C@DD 7C@> $2=EG:==6 t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@=]k^AmkAm%96 =2?5 7@C t=:K236E9 r6>6E6CJ H2D 5@?2E65 3J t=:K236E9 w6?CJ r2>A36== #FDD6==[ 36DE <?@H? 2D |252> #FDD6==[ :? `gad] xE :?4=F56D 8C2G6D 7C@> E92E E:>6 2?5 D6CG6D 2D E96 C6DE:?8 A=246 7@C D@>6 r@?7656C2E6 D@=5:6CD <:==65 :? E96 EH@ $2=EG:==6 32EE=6D]k^AmkAm|252> #FDD6==[ 2? 62C=J |6E9@5:DE 4@?G6CE 2?5 A2DD:@?2E6 =6256C @7 |6E9@5:D>[ H2D E96 D:DE6C @7 !2EC:4< w6?CJ 2?5 E96 H:76 @7 EH@ #6G@=FE:@?2CJ (2C v6?6C2=Di (:==:2> r2>A36== 2?5 =2E6C (:==:2> #FDD6==] x? a_``[ D96 H2D ?2>65 2 ':C8:?:2 r92?86>2<6C]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 Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week. Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition. Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty. Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit. Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gol… Watch Now: Related Video Does Prime Day include free shipping? The hidden costs to watch for Starmer Steps Down After Emotional Downing Street Farewell Starmer Steps Down After Emotional Downing Street Farewell Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage UK Prime Minister steps down: what to know UK Prime Minister steps down: what to know
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Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
Seeking gold: Marion teen to compete in world fly fishing championship A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gol…
