HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Chilhowie boss John Sabo gets 600th career win as Warriors clinch Hogo title by beating Holston on milestone day Chilhowie pitcher Emmaline Dowell gets 400th career strikeout as well Tim Hayes May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 0 1 of 13 Teammates celebrate with Chilhowie senior pitcher Emmaline Dowell after she notched her 400th career strikeout on Tuesday. Emily Ball Emily Ball Chilhowie's Emmaline Dowell throws a pitch Tuesday at Holston. Emily Ball Chilhowie's Lyla Grinstead slides into third base safe around Holston's Claire Jenkins. Emily Ball Holston's Khloe Orr swings for a hit against Chilhowie on Tuesday. Emily Ball Holston's Lexi Singleton throws a pitch against Chilhowie on Tuesday. Emily Ball Chilhowie's Denessa Martin swings for a hit at Holston. Emily Ball Holston's Chloe Rouse catches a ball in left field for an out against Chilhowie. Emily Ball Chilhowie's Payton Hester safely slides into third base as Holston's Claire Jenkins waits on the throw. Emily Ball Chilhowie's Lexi Williams throws to second base for an out at Holston on Tuesday evening. Emily Ball Chilhowie softball coach John Sabo celebrates his 600th win with his daughter on Tuesday at Holston. Emily Ball Chilhowie celebrates with Coach John Sabo on his 600th win Tuesday at Holston. 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Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg…
Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
Smyth prepares to celebrate Memorial Day This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.
Saltville, Marion, Chilhowie council races begin to take shape With less than a month until the filing deadline, town council races are beginning to take shape in Chilhowie, Marion, and Saltville. Each cou…
Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assa…
