Centerpiece Top Story Smyth supervisors continue to consider Carnegie School's future SPorter Jan 16, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 0 The Smyth County Board of Supervisors recently accepted ownership of the Carnegie School property. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter People care about the future of Marion’s Carnegie School.kAm!@DE65 @? u2463@@<[ 2 }6HD U2>Aj |6DD6?86C 2CE:4=6 6IA=2:?:?8 E92E $>JE9 r@F?EJ :D ?@H 6IA=@C:?8 :562D 7@C E96 3F:=5:?8’D 7FEFC6 5C6H gd 4@>>6?ED]k^AmkAm~A6?65 :? `hb`[ r2C?68:6 $49@@= H2D @C:8:?2==J 2 q=24< D49@@= H:E9 2 9:DE@CJ @7 ?2E:@?2= D:8?:7:42?46]k^AmkAm%96 3F:=5:?8 H2D >@DE C646?E=J FD65 3J |@F?E2:? rp! 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Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.
New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who …
Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recogniz…
Chilhowie switches to biodegradable bags for yard waste A new environmentally friendly way to dispose of grass clippings and fallen leaves is now available for Chilhowie residents.
A1 Minute! April 8, 2026: Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week
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