Centerpiece Top Story Awards Season Marion man gets Grammy nod SPorter Nov 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024 0 1 of 2 Submitted Images Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A Marion man took a leap of faith out of his musical comfort zone and is now celebrating a Grammy nomination.kAmr2D6J !C:46 ;FDE ;@:?65 E96 #64@C5:?8 p4256>J[ H9:49 AC6D6?ED E96 vC2>>J pH2C5D[ 62C=:6C E9:D J62C 2D A2CE @7 E96 a_ac 4=2DD]k^AmkAmp7E6C 96 ;@:?65 E96 p4256>J[ !C:46’D 7C:6?5 y2J v@@5H:? :?EC@5F465 9:> E@ @E96C >6>36CD E9C@F89 @?=:?6 8C@FAD] x? @?6 @7 E9@D6 8C@FAD[ 96 >6E p?E@?:@ '6C82C2[ 2? t4F25@C:2? 3=F6D >FD:4:2?[ H9@ :D 6DA64:2==J A@AF=2C :? {2E:? p>6C:42 2?5 E96 r2C:3362?]k^Am kAm“x BF:4<=J 9:E :E @77 H:E9 p?E@?:@ 2?5 9:D 7C:6?5D 2?5 E96J 2D<65 >6 E@ 36 :?G@=G65 :? 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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 …
