Centerpiece Top Story Chilhowie switches to biodegradable bags for yard waste SPorter Apr 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 0 Tyler Keene, Chilhowie's director of public works, shows one of the biodegradable paper bags the town was able to buy with grant funds. SPorter Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A new environmentally friendly way to dispose of grass clippings and fallen leaves is now available for Chilhowie residents.kAmpE E96 =2DE r9:=9@H:6 %@H? r@F?4:= >66E:?8[ !F3=:4 (@C<D s:C64E@C %J=6C z66? E@=5 4@F?4:=>6>36CD 23@FE E96 3:@568C2523=6 A2A6C 328D 3@F89E H:E9 7F?5D 7C@> 2 {:EE6C !C6G6?E:@? 8C2?E]k^AmkAm%96 328D 4@F=5 D2G6 E96 E@H? E9@FD2?5D @7 5@==2CD[ z66? D2:5[ ?@E:?8 E92E E96 E@H? 42? D276=J 3FC? E96D6 328D C2E96C E92? D6?5:?8 A=2DE:4 328D 7:==65 H:E9 E96 563C:D E@ 2 =2?57:==]k^AmkAm$9@F=5 E96 E@H? @AE E@[ E96 328D 2C6 2=D@ 4@>A@DE23=6]k^Am kAm%96 ?6H J2C5 H2DE6 A@=:4J 2AA=:6D E@ C6D:56?ED H9@ =:G6 H:E9:? E96 E@H?] %96D6 C6D:56?ED 42? A:4< FA 2 328 2E E96 E@H? 92==] ~?46 :E’D 7:==65[ C6D:56?ED 42? 4@?E24E E96 E@H? 92== E@ 2D< 7@C :E E@ 36 A:4<65 FA] %96 qF:=5:?8D 2?5 vC@F?5D 4C6H 2C6 6IA64E65 E@ 4@==64E E96 328D 2E ?@ 4@DE H:E9:? ac 9@FCD 5FC:?8 H66<52JD]k^Am People are also reading… 3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum 23rd annual Older Americans Day coming up in Chilhowie Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36 Mount Rogers NRA updates Smyth County on Grindstone, overlook, ponies and more LEOs honored for restraint, tactical discipline when apprehending fugitive Marion man found guilty of assaulting town employee Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say Selfe serves Marion PD as third-generation police officer Man accused of escaping custody in Marion now faces felony charge New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward kAm*2C5 H2DE6 >FDE ?@H 36 AFE :? E96 E@H?\AC@G:565 328D] !=2DE:4 328D H:== ?@ =@?86C 36 2446AE65]k^AmkAm%9:D AC24E:46 :D 36:?8 H:56=J 25@AE65] xE’D 6DA64:2==J A@AF=2C :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 4:E:6D[ H96C6 :E’D 4:E65 2D 2 H2J E@ =:>:E A=2DE:4D 2?5 6?92?46 4@?D6CG2E:@? 2AAC@2496D E@ =2H? 4=:AA:?8D]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. SPorter Author email Follow SPorter Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular 3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle b… Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes). Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sente… Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion. Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to e… Watch Now: Related Video The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started AP Top Stories April 24 AP Top Stories April 24 AP Top Stories April 23 AP Top Stories April 23 FBI says SPLC paid informants without donors knowing. Feds pay them too FBI says SPLC paid informants without donors knowing. Feds pay them too
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3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle b…
Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sente…
Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to e…
