Centerpiece Top Story A dozen years after closure, construction begins on McMullin Bridge's replacement SPorter Aug 17, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Construction began Monday on the McMullin Bridge replacement. The bridge was closed in early 2014. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Image courtesy of the Virginia Department of Transportation Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter More than 12 years after the McMullin Bridge was closed, construction began Monday on its replacement.kAm%96 3C:586[ 2 AC:>2CJ 2446DD C@FE6 E@ E96 w2== p55:E:@? ?6:893@C9@@5[ H2D 4=@D65 :? y2?F2CJ a_`c 27E6C ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 %C2?DA@CE2E:@? :?DA64E@CD 7@F?5 E92E :E H2D 7C24EFC6 4C:E:42=[ >62?:?8 :7 @?6 A2CE @7 E96 3C:586 7C24EFC65[ E96 DECF4EFC6 H@F=5 72:=] 's~% :?DA64E@CD 56E6C>:?65 E92E C6A2:C:?8 E96 3C:586 H2D?’E A@DD:3=6] xE H@F=5 92G6 E@ 36 C6A=2465]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 's~%[ E96 2C62 42CC:6D 2AAC@I:>2E6=J hd_ G69:4=6D A6C 52J]k^Am kAm%96 #E] ee_ 3C:586’D 4=@DFC6 =67E >2?J :? 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Marion Police identify suspect in Friday pursuit, search Early this week, the search continued for a Virginia Beach man facing multiple charges in Marion after a Friday incident.
94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.
Smyth teacher represents region as Virginia Lottery awards public schools proceeds A Smyth County educator took part in a ceremonial check presentation to recognize the $914 million the Virginia Lottery has raised for Virgini…
Chasing greatness: Hunter Trivette believes that's making connections with students Hunter Trivette believes in pursuing excellence, but, as he’s matured, his idea of what that means has changed.
Upgraded crosswalks at Chilhowie schools expected to enhance student, citizen safety The stretch of U.S. 11 that goes by Chilhowie High and Middle schools carries about 6,500 vehicles a day. Each school day, more than 100 stude…
