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… Smyth County to close trash collection stations an additional day Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home Family, Smyth Animal Rescue unite to keep Olivia's light shining ATV's on roadways drawing debate Smyth planners recommend proposed data center regs go back to committee For 25 years LASO offers skills, life lessons Smyth County continues to explore data center regs Fair fun and fellowship is underway in Rich Valley Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope For veterans: Marion's American Legion service officer, commander receive state honors UNC places general manager for football on paid administrative leave Smyth asks court to OK 1% sales tax referendum for schools DIARY OF A WORD NERD: Limiting the spread of political violence kAmp “!C:G2E6 #@25” D:8? 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