Centerpiece Top Story Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure SPorter Jul 21, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Smyth County Community Hospital opened at its current location in 2012. 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 Last week, Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark said the Marion hospital is not at risk of closing.kAmr=2C< H2D C6DA@?5:?8 E@ ':C8:?:2 y@:?E r@>>:DD:@? @? w62=E9 r2C6 C6A@CE E92E D2:5 `b ':C8:?:2 CFC2= 9@DA:E2=D 2C6 6:E96C 2E “:>>65:2E6 C:D< @7 4=@DFC6” @C “2E C:D< @7 4=@DFC6”] $>JE9 r@F?EJ r@>>F?:EJ w@DA:E2= H2D 2>@?8 E96 `b] xE H2D 4:E65 2D 36:?8 “2E C:D< @7 4=@DFC6]”k^AmkAm%96 4@>>:DD:@?’D C6A@CE[ C6=62D65 :? yF?6[ 2DD6DD65 E96 “u:?2?4:2= r@?5:E:@? @7 ':C8:?:2’D #FC2= w@DA:E2=D”]k^Am kAmp55C6DD:?8 E96 $>JE9 r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 $FA6CG:D@CD[ r=2C< 4:E65 2 Sa]d >:==:@? :?G6DE>6?E E92E 2==@H65 $rrw E@ 368:? 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Smyth sheriff reports first numbers from photo-enforced I-81 work zone Thousands of people have ignored the signs cautioning drivers not to speed through the Interstate 81 work zone near Exit 45 in Marion. Beyond …
Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope When Teresa Mabe started her recovery journey and along the way, times came when she didn’t know if she had the strength to continue. However,…
Marion massage therapy practice adds acupuncturist, new therapies Already an established massage therapy provider, a Marion business is expanding its services by adding an acupuncturist as well as new therapies.
School-based health clinics' closure prompts officials to turn to legislators Monday evening, Dr. Brad Haga, Smyth County School superintendent, told the School Board that the loss of school-based health clinics at sever…
Alyssa's Angels: Working to make a difference in Chilhowie, beyond Alyssa Stoots is only 10 years old, but the youngster isn’t waiting to make a difference in her community.
