Centerpiece Top Story Alyssa's Angels: Working to make a difference in Chilhowie, beyond SPorter Jul 14, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Alyssa Stoots addressed the Chilhowie Town Council, seeking a place for Alyssa’s Angels' Little Library and Blessing Box. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger The box is now in place at the H.L. Bonham House in Chilhowie. 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 Alyssa Stoots is only 10 years old, but the youngster isn’t waiting to make a difference in her community.kAmx? yF?6[ $E@@ED DE@@5 367@C6 E96 r9:=9@H:6 %@H? r@F?4:= E@ 2D< E96> E@ 96=A 96C] pD D96 5:5 D@[ D96 DA@CE65 E96 4C@H? 2?5 D2D9 E92E C64@8?:K65 96C C@=6 2D ':C8:?:2VD #@J2= t=:E6 !C6E66? |:DD]k^AmkAm$E@@ED E@=5 E96 4@F?4:= E92E D96’D 366? E2<:?8 A2CE :? 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Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town Four license plate reader cameras have been operating in Marion since January. Marion’s police chief credits them with helping arrest multiple…
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Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patri…
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