Centerpiece Top Story Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations SPorter Jun 12, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 A small group of people were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building Monday before the school board meeting. 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Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
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 …
Mount Rogers Community Services makes case for its funding requests Mount Rogers Community Services is asking the localities in its service region to pay $13.70 per capita toward mental health, developmental di…
