For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system and its careers, and get to know local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders.
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Skeins of chunky yarn fill the multiple cubicles lining a portion of the classroom wall. Everyone, teacher and students alike, believe the yarn supply will only continue to grow. They’ve found a creative experience that’s teaching business skills, encouraging time away from digital devices, …
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Everyone in the courtroom agreed that the death of Delilah, an outdoor black cat, was a tragedy. The disagreement centered on whether the manner of her death willfully inflicted inhumane pain or was the act of a panicked woman.
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Norfolk Southern is helping make Pathway Park as attractive as possible to developers.
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Norfolk Southern is helping make Pathway Park as attractive as possible to developers.
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Friday will mark seven months since a vehicle crash changed Gary Heninger’s life. The longtime mayor of Chilhowie says his recovery is still day to day, but his love for his hometown has only deepened.
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Southwest Virginia residents are asked to take 15 minutes to help addiction treatment providers understand how the community perceives substance use, the stigma surrounding addiction, and recovery resources.
Over the last year, Evergreen Soil & Water Conservation District put nearly $2.2 million into Smyth County conservation projects.
Last week, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors honored its first responders who provide emergency medical services.
This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.
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Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms in the Commonwealth. Sunday morning, Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins sent a letter to Sheriff Chip Shu…
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A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.
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As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.
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On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual relationship he had with an underage female co-worker.
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Tuesday, Hunter Trivette was honored as one of Virginia’s Regional Teachers of the Year as the Commonwealth named its Teacher of the Year from among those finalists.
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On April 25, a building familiar to many people burned. The building, most commonly associated with its stint as a Bob Evans restaurant, was destroyed. Helping Wytheville firefighters battle the blaze was a crew from Marion Fire-EMS.
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Saltville celebrated the 129th birthday of one of its most famous native sons with music, talks, and gifts to keep the musical tradition going last Saturday. Hobart Smith Day honored the legacy of the musician who influenced stars as diverse as Bob Dylan and Bill Monroe.
Smyth County Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Jarek, who has been in the shelter’s care for 90 days with no interest.
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An expansion of Mount Rogers Community Service’s Marion campus will double the number of crisis stabilization beds as well as adding more space for crisis care.
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The stained glass of three Smyth County churches is featured in a new exhibit at the William King Museum of Art.
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For about 25 years, Danny Hollyfield has picked up litter and debris from along Whitetop Road. Thursday evening, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors honored him.