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? 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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…
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…
Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.
Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.
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…
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