Centerpiece Top Story Marion council honors three with Extra Mile awards SPorter Jan 6, 2026 Jan 6, 2026 0 1 of 3 Councilmember Susie Jennings hugs Gary and Marilyn Peacock. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Marion Town Council member Susie Jennings presented an Extra Mile Award to Gary and Marilyn Peacock. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Marion's Director of Community and Economic Development Ken Heath hugs Lance Turner after presenting him with an Extra Mile Award. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Before the year’s end, the Marion Town Council honored three individuals who’ve gone the “Extra Mile” to make Marion a better community for all.kAmx? s646>36C[ r@F?4:=>6>36C $FD:6 y6??:?8D C64@8?:K65 EH@ A6@A=6 E92E D96 D2:5 “92G6 =:G65 E96:C =:G6D :? 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New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system Rick Billings went to a faucet in his home and turned it on. No water came out.
Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
Atkins Elementary celebrates new community-engaged playground A Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony at Atkins Elementary celebrated more than a decade of work. Officials, funders, school staff and students gat…
Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who …
