Centerpiece Top Story Farming accident claims life of '22 Rural Retreat High School grad SPorter Oct 15, 2025 Oct 15, 2025 0 A tractor accident took the life of 21-year-old Justin Matthew Martin last week. SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A 21-year-old Wythe County native was killed in a farming accident on Thursday, Oct. 9.kAm{6DD E92? 2 H66< 62C=:6C[ yFDE:? |] |2CE:?[ 2 a_aa #FC2= #6EC62E w:89 $49@@= 8C25F2E6[ H2D 7@4FD65 @? =@G6 2?5 E96 7FEFC6[ AC@A@D:?8 E@ r@FCE?6J w2D9 @7 !:?6J rC66<[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ H9@ D2:5[ “*6D]”k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ (JE96 r@F?EJ $96C:77 p?E9@?J r=:?6[ |2CE:? H2D 5C:G:?8 2 EC24E@C FA :?E@ 2 7:6=5 @? E96 72>:=J 72C> :? rC@4<6EE H96? 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Despite opposition, concerns about rights, Marion council adopts loitering ordinance Marion Mayor Avery Cornett described a proposed loitering ordinance as vague in places. He also cautioned members of the Town Council that he …
Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M Ken Heath described Food City’s investment in its new supermarket as the largest investment in Marion in his three-decades-plus tenure working…
A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs If they did nothing, Board of Supervisors Chair Charlie Atkins said, county leaders feared that a data center could come in and little protect…
7 Smyth schools to benefit from security funding Smyth County Schools have received additional funding to enhance their security.
Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals.
