Centerpiece Top Story Chilhowie to consider joining Virginia Main Street program SPorter Sep 1, 2026 Sep 1, 2026 0 The Chilhowie Town Council is considering action to join the Virginia Main Street, a program focused on community and economic development. SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Officials are working to bolster the Main Street area of Chilhowie.kAmpE E96 ?6IE r9:=9@H:6 %@H? r@F?4:= >66E:?8[ E96 8@G6C?:?8 3@5J H:== 4@?D:56C 24E:@? E@ E2<6 A2CE :? E96 ':C8:?:2 |2:? $EC66E AC@8C2>[ H9:=6 E@H? DE277 :D 2D<:?8 's~% E@ 96=A 62D6 E96 4@?86DE:@? E92E 7C6BF6?E=J 56G6=@AD :? E96 2C62]k^AmkAmpE E9:D >@?E9’D 4@F?4:= >66E:?8[ $2C29 v:==6DA:6[ E96 r92>36C @7 r@>>6C46’D 6I64FE:G6 5:C64E@C[ D2:5 E92E ;@:?:?8 E96 4@>>F?:EJ 2?5 64@?@>:4 56G6=@A>6?E\5C:G6? |2:? $EC66E AC@8C2> H@F=5 DEC6?8E96? 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Despite opposition, concerns about rights, Marion council adopts loitering ordinance Marion Mayor Avery Cornett described a proposed loitering ordinance as vague in places. He also cautioned members of the Town Council that he …
Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M Ken Heath described Food City’s investment in its new supermarket as the largest investment in Marion in his three-decades-plus tenure working…
A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs If they did nothing, Board of Supervisors Chair Charlie Atkins said, county leaders feared that a data center could come in and little protect…
Chilhowie Apple Festival to celebrate USA's 250th The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals.
7 Smyth schools to benefit from security funding Smyth County Schools have received additional funding to enhance their security.
