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… Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards New details emerge from 911 call in Kyle Busch death in North Carolina Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler Saltville, Marion, Chilhowie council races begin to take shape Smyth prepares to celebrate Memorial Day Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically Smyth County supervisors honor EMS providers Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech Smyth leaders prepare for any data center projects Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year Keesling tapped to serve as Marion Fire-EMS chief Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year 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 Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg… Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assa… Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual wa… Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela… Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes. Watch Now: Related Video Iran Hormuz Tolls Could Explode American Gas Prices Now Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode
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Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg…
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Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual wa…
Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela…
Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
