Centerpiece Top Story Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty (copy) SPorter Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 0 1 of 2 Smyth County Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip "Bucky" Blevins honored Saltville Police Officer Michael Dean in April. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Officer Michael Dean Submitted photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.kAm|:4926= s62? H2D D9@E 2?5 :?;FC65 H96? 9:D 76==@H 56AFEJ {@82? &EE H2D <:==65 :? 2 |2J ah =:?6 @7 5FEJ :?4:56?E :? r2CC@== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAms62? :D 2 u@CE r9:DH6== w:89 $49@@= 8C25F2E6 2?5 $2=EG:==6 !@=:46 ~77:46C]k^AmkAm(65?6D52J[ $2=EG:==6 !@=:46 r9:67 qCJ2? {J?49 D2:5 E92E s62? 925 366? H@C<:?8 A2CE\E:>6 H:E9 E96 r2CC@== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 2 76H >@?E9D H96? 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Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage Marion native Arthur “Scrapper” Broady is returning to his hometown next weekend to help the community commemorate Juneteenth. He wants to hel…
