Forest users take long time access fight to Smyth court Jasmine Franks | Smyth County News & Messenger Jun 7, 2021 Jun 7, 2021 Updated Jun 7, 2021 0 Google satellite VIEW image © 2021 Commonwealth of Virginia, Maxar technologies, USDA Farm Service Agency Map Data Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jasmine Franks | Smyth County News & Messenger A long-fought battle for public access to a road leading into the Jefferson National Forest has made its way to the Smyth County Court House.kAmx? 2 4@>A=2:?E 7:=65 :? 4:C4F:E 4@FCE =2DE %F6D52J[ uC:6?5D @7 v=256 |@F?E2:? 92G6 2D<65 2 ;F586 E@ 564=2C6 2 ]b\>:=6 D64E:@? @7 v=256 |@F?E2:? #@25 :? pE<:?D 2 AF3=:4 C@25H2J]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 4@>A=2:?E[ E96 AF3=:4 6?;@J65 2446DD E@ E96 C@25 7@C D6G6C2= 564256D[ D2J:?8 E92E E96 ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 %C2?DA@CE2E:@? >2:?E2:?65 E96 C@25 7C@> 2AAC@I:>2E6=J `hb_ F?E:= 2E =62DE a__f 2?5 E92E E96 &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46 2=D@ >2:?E2:?65 E96 C@25 7@C 2 E:>6]k^Am kAm%96? :? a__g[ E96 4@>A=2:?E D2JD[ E96 =2?5 @H?6C[ z6??6E9 !=F>>6C[ :?D:DE65 E92E E96 >2:?E6?2?46 2?5 FD6 @7 E96 C@25 7@C 2446DD E@ E96 ?2E:@?2= 7@C6DE 462D6] p44@C5:?8 E@ =2?5 C64@C5D[ E96 AC@A6CEJ H2D AFC492D65 :? `hhd]k^Am People are also reading… Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage 'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion Mount Rogers Community Services makes case for its funding requests Commonwealth's Attorney's Office to host church security training for Smyth County These brands pulled back on Pride. 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Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
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.
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.
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 …
