Centerpiece Top Story Smyth County School Board honors Marion Senior High FFA advisers, others SPorter Apr 29, 2026 Apr 29, 2026 0 1 of 7 The Smyth County School Board and administrators honor Caleb Ashley, MSHS agriculture teacher, and Adam Tilson, MSHS horticulture teacher. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Jim Kelly received the Extra Mile Award. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Rusty Nutter accepted the My School Shines Award. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Rich Valley Elementary took home an attendance flag. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Northwood Middle School won an attendance flag. Chilhowie High School won an attendance flag. Saltville Elementary was recognized for being most improved in attendance. 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Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg…
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assa…
Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual wa…
Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela…
Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
