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Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say 23rd annual Older Americans Day coming up in Chilhowie After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family Smyth supervisors honor emergency dispatchers Man accused of escaping custody in Marion now faces felony charge Marion's fire-EMS chief is leaving Marion to serve the Commonwealth kAmpE E92E E:>6[ w255@4< D2:5[ D6G6C2= :?5:G:5F2=D 3682? 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3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle b…
Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sente…
Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum Virginia Democrats made a national statement on Tuesday with a narrow victory in a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to redraw co…
