FBI investigating ransomware attack on Smyth school system SPorter Sep 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019 Updated Sep 25, 2019 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Payroll was the biggest concern, but that was quickly resolved and school employees will be paid on time.kAm%96 4@?46C? 42>6 7C@> 2 C2?D@>H2C6 2EE24< @7 E96 $>JE9 r@F?EJ D49@@= DJDE6>VD 4@>AFE6C ?6EH@C< 5:D4@G6C65 |@?52J >@C?:?8] %96 uqx :D :?G6DE:82E:?8 E96 :?4:56?E 2D E96 D@FC46 @7 E96 2EE24< 92D 366? 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Company files option to buy Exit 47 properties Earlier this week, a private company filed an option to buy four tracts of land owned by Marion’s Economic Development Authority near Intersta…
Cadaver dog helps search Smyth County site Cal Corona stands still, straddling Leaf, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois. Corona watches Leaf’s nose to determine when she’s focused and ready.…
Smyth school board to research consolidating smaller population schools With the failure of the 1% sales tax addition referendum for local school construction and renovation, School Board members began taking steps…
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…
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.
