Centerpiece Top Story Bland's Hitachi Energy to honor people impacted by breast cancer with dinner SPorter Oct 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 0 1 of 3 Hitachi Energy's Bland facility held its first Breast Cancer Survivor & Warrior Dinner last year. Photo courtesy of Hitachi Energy The dinner honors survivors of breast cancer, those in treatment, and those who support them. Photo courtesy of Hitachi Energy Attendees are encouraged to dress in pink. 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Cuts to schools, social services on Smyth supervisors' agenda When it came to school services directly impacting children, the Board of Supervisors balked at a proposed budget cut. They’ll talk about thei…
Smyth voters convey their priorities With more than 10,200 people casting ballots in Smyth County on Tuesday, voters spoke decisively. They significantly changed the face of Mario…
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Veterans Day, flag retirement ceremonies coming up in Chilhowie, Marion A veteran familiar to many Smyth County residents will serve as the speaker for next Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony in Chilhowie.
Susan Smith seeks release 32 years after killing sons More than three decades ago, she drowned her two young sons and fabricated a story that riveted the nation.
