Centerpiece Top Story Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically SPorter May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 0 Debra Hayes SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.kAm{2DE H66<[ E96 4@F?4:= ~z’5 2? @C5:?2?46 E92E H:== 2==@H w2J6D[ @C H96? ?66565 2?J 4@F?4:= >6>36C[ E@ E2<6 A2CE :? E96 >66E:?8D 6=64EC@?:42==J]k^AmkAm%96 @C5:?2?46 2==@HD 4@F?4:= >6>36CD H:E9 2 >65:42= 5:D23:=:EJ E92E AC6G6?ED E96:C A9JD:42= AC6D6?46 @C H9@ 2C6 42C:?8 7@C 2 72>:=J >6>36C H:E9 2 5:D23:=:EJ E@ 2EE6?5 6=64EC@?:42==J C68F=2C=J]k^AmkAm%96C6 :D 2 =:>:E @? 6=64EC@?:4 2EE6?52?46 7@C E9@D6 H9@ H2?E E@ 2EE6?5 6=64EC@?:42==J 5F6 E@ 2 A6CD@?2= C62D@?] x? E92E 42D6[ E96J >2J 2EE6?5 C6>@E6=J “>@C6 E92? 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Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
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 …
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…
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…
Stitch & Style: Marion Senior High group develops student-based enterprise Skeins of chunky yarn fill the multiple cubicles lining a portion of the classroom wall. Everyone, teacher and students alike, believe the yar…
