Centerpiece Top Story Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th SPorter Sep 19, 2026 Sep 19, 2026 0 The festival’s parade is always a highlight of the three-day event. File photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals.kAm%96 fakDFAm?5k^DFAm r9:=9@H:6 r@>>F?:EJ pAA=6 u6DE:G2=’D $2EFC52J A2C256 H:== 762EFC6 2 DA64:2= @A6?:?8 6G6?E E9:D J62C] (:E9 2 E96>6 @7 “(966=D[ (28@?D[ $2=FE6P”[ 76DE:G2= @C82?:K6CD 2C6 6?4@FC28:?8 49:=5C6? 2?5 72>:=:6D E@ A2EC:@E:42==J 564@C2E6 3:<6D[ DEC@==6CD[ H28@?D[ 2?5 @E96C ?@?\>@E@C:K65 H966=D 2?5 E2<6 A2CE :? E96 6G6?E]k^AmkAm%9:D A2EC:@E:4 5:DA=2J H:== @77:4:2==J @A6? E96 A2C256]k^Am kAm}6IE FA :? 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Remembering, living: Smyth Recovery Court vigil features stories of hope Lives lost were remembered, while lives saved were celebrated at last week’s Smyth County Recovery Court candlelight vigil.
Trump doles out billions to voters ahead of midterm elections Trump is sending $2.35 billion in direct payments to millions of Americans just weeks before the Nov. 3 elections. Here is a list of Trump's r…
Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville office seekers speak at candidates' forum A Wednesday evening candidates’ forum brought out some of those seeking a seat on one of Smyth County’s three town councils.
Celebration of Life: Ridgerunner shares the transformation she witnesses Melissa Finelli gets to spend many of her days watching people transform.
Naming ceremony: Bland County Sheriff's Office's new K9's name honors partnership The newest member of the Bland County Sheriff's Office is only 19 months old and best understands his commands in French. However, he’s alread…
