Monday afternoon, standing inside the newly rebuilt and renovated space that was gutted by fire in October 2021, Todd Baxter wondered how the walls might reflect on the 120 years they’ve stood.
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If she was the mayor of Saltville, Kenzley Frye would address day-to-day issues like potholes, while also working on enhanced tourism marketing and bolstering diversity and inclusion in the community.
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After hours in Smyth County Circuit Court Friday morning, Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins declared that he could see each one of the students gathered there as future attorneys.
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As officials continue to search for cost-saving measures, Smyth County’s convenience stations for trash collection will soon be closed a second day during the week.
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Last Thursday evening, the county’s Planning Commission took action to send proposed zoning regulations for data centers back to the committee that first developed them.
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Lori Carlton stood before her fellow Lifetime Aquatic Swim Organization veterans and its leaders and shared that she learned a great deal about competitive swimming in the Marion program, but she learned even more life lessons.
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Matthew Alley didn’t get to treasure a senior prom photo of his daughter Olivia or experience her high school graduation this spring. The 16-year-old died last summer. However, her physical absence isn’t stopping her dad and other family members from joining an animal rescue to celebrate her…
Matthew Alley didn’t get to treasure a senior prom photo of his daughter Olivia or experience her high school graduation this spring. The 16-year-old died last summer. However, her physical absence isn’t stopping her dad and other family members from joining an animal rescue to celebrate her…
For the moment, there is no mechanism by which a data center can locate in Smyth County.
Last week, Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark said the Marion hospital is not at risk of closing.
Smyth County has taken the first steps to give voters the opportunity to decide whether to levy a 1% sales tax to be used only for school construction or renovation projects.
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There are innumerable large concerns in the world that often make small — in this case microscopic — concerns go unnoticed. However, miniscule forever plastics found in everyday appliances and materials can cause substantial health issues. These forever plastics are not going under the radar…
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Four license plate reader cameras have been operating in Marion since January. Marion’s police chief credits them with helping arrest multiple suspects, including a man wanted in a bank robbery.
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The photos surrounding one of fallen Smyth County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Reedy show men and women from all around the country -- Minnesota, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, California, Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, each one a first responder who died in the line of duty and left a family behind.…
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About 30 residents and community leaders talked about the future of the former Carnegie High School in Marion Tuesday evening. They came to a few conclusions.
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Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patriotic neighborhood.
The Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 144 West Main Street in Marion, has a great night planned for their July 10 Second Friday ArtWalk, which will be held from 5-8 p.m.
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Celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be held over several days this week and include at least two fireworks displays in Smyth County.
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Penny’s Kitchen & Entertainment is ready to serve customers a meal, but it’s also prepared to help patrons play games or let off a little steam.
After over three decades, the tradition of Phantom opening Marion’s “Biggest Weekend of the Summer” in Marion has come to a close.
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Multiple aspects of health were topics of conversations at the annual 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park last Friday, but one Marion group put the focus on one natural issue that impacts everyone’s wellbeing: trees.
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For the last half century, Pat Britton not only shared her gift for music by performing but also by teaching others to tap into their love for music. She’s ensuring that her gift reaches as far as possible. Saturday, a pastor suggested that notes she’s played have gone into the outer reaches…