Centerpiece Top Story Dr. Bruzzo's career defined by helping people in their greatest moments of need SPorter Nov 6, 2025 Nov 6, 2025 0 1 of 2 Dr. Peter Bruzzo was surrounded by family and peers from Marion Fire-EMS when the Marion Town Council celebrated his service to the community. Stephanie Porter-Nichols,Smyth County News & Messenger Marion Fire-EMS Chief Rusty Hamm presented a resolution honoring his service to Dr. Peter Bruzzo. Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Smyth County News & Messenger Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter “My blood type… is EMS.”kAmsC] !6E6C qCFKK@[ s]~][ >256 E92E 564=2C2E:@? :? 62C=J a_`g] %9@F89 96’D C6E:C65 7C@> D@>6 @7 9:D AC@76DD:@?2= 5FE:6D H:E9 $>JE9 r@F?EJ’D 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD D:?46 E92E E:>6[ :ED ECFE9 H:== F?5@F3E65=J 2=H2JD C:?8 ECF6] w6’D 366? EC2:?:?8 2?5 H@C<:?8 H:E9 6>6C86?4J >65:42= AC@G:56CD 7@C 564256D]k^AmkAmqCFKK@ 3682? 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New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who …
Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.
Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recogniz…
Chilhowie man faces multiple charges in domestic violence incident After further investigation, Ayers arrested again and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.
