Centerpiece Top Story Smyth prepares to celebrate Memorial Day SPorter May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 0 1 of 2 A moment from last year's Memorial Day parade in Marion. File photo Submitted Image Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.kAmx? r9:=9@H:6[ %@H? |2?286C qC:2? |2CE:?[ 2 C6E:C65 &]$] p:C u@C46 @77:46C[ C67=64E65 @? E96 @442D:@? :? 9:D |2J C6A@CE E@ E96 4@F?4:=]k^AmkAm|2CE:? D2:5[ “{2E6C E9:D >@?E9[ @FC ?2E:@? 2?5 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ H:== 4@>>6>@C2E6 |6>@C:2= s2J H66<6?5] u@C >2?J :? @FC 4@F?ECJ[ E9:D :D E96 <:4<@77 @7 DF>>6C 2?5 2 E:>6 E@ 46=63C2E6 H:E9 324<J2C5 32C36BF6D] x 5@?’E H2?E E@ 52>A6? 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Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of …
Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
