Centerpiece Top Story 'Sanctuaries in Stained Glass' celebrates 3 Smyth churches SPorter May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026 0 1 of 4 A stained-glass window at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion is part of the new exhibit. Submitted photo Madame Russell Methodist Church in Saltville. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger A window in Madame Russell Methodist Church. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Chilhowie United Methodist Church. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter The stained glass of three Smyth County churches is featured in a new exhibit at the William King Museum of Art.kAm$2?4EF2C:6D :? $E2:?65 v=2DD @A6?65 pAC:= b_ 2?5 H:== 36 @? 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Crash leads Chilhowie mayor to greater love for God, family, community, Friday will mark seven months since a vehicle crash changed Gary Heninger’s life. The longtime mayor of Chilhowie says his recovery is still d…
Update: Police ID victims, driver in deadly I-95 bus crash Four of those who died were in an Acura that caught on fire. The occupants included a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl…
Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system …
Norfolk Southern grants gold designation to Pathway Park Norfolk Southern is helping make Pathway Park as attractive as possible to developers.
Smyth jury decides animal cruelty case Everyone in the courtroom agreed that the death of Delilah, an outdoor black cat, was a tragedy. The disagreement centered on whether the mann…
Iran says it will stop negotiating with the US, completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations
