VHSL CLASS 1 TRACK & FIELD: Rural Retreat has strong day behind Trey Ward; Shelby Stanley (Eastside) concludes brilliant career Allen Gregory Jun 7, 2026 Jun 7, 2026 0 1 of 2 Trey Ward, Rural Retreat Bristol Herald Courier Hailey Mays, Katie Williams, Hannah Mays and Shelby Stanley repeated as state champs in the girls 4x800 relay on Friday. Eastside High School Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Allen Gregory HARRISONBURG, Va. – Two weeks ago, Rural Retreat made school history by winning its first regional championship in boys track and field.kAm~? $2EFC52J[ E96 x?5:2?D 4C27E65 2?@E96C 9:DE@C:42= 492AE6C 2E E96 'w${ r=2DD ` DE2E6 >66E 2E y2>6D |25:D@? &?:G6CD:EJ 369:?5 E96 H@C< @7 %C6J (2C5]k^AmkAm(2C5 H@? E96 a__ :? 2 E:>6 @7 aa]ee[ 7:?:D965 E9:C5 :? E96 `__[ 2?5 C2? E96 2?49@C =68 @? 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Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
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.
'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.
Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.
Smyth explores billing real estate taxes twice a year Smyth County’s real estate tax bills often add to individuals’ financial stress around the holidays since they come due in December. Now, the …
