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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Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.
Smyth explores billing real estate taxes twice a year Smyth County’s real estate tax bills often add to individuals’ financial stress around the holidays since they come due in December. Now, the …
