A conversation initiated to get information about Grindstone Campground’s future expanded to include Skulls Gap, Glade Mountain Road, getting Internet service to Konnarock, and possibly moving wild ponies.
- SPorter
A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to ensure that Walker’s Market continues to operate.
Smyth County’s 23rd annual Older Americans Day will be held on Thursday, May 21, at Chilhowie Town Park at 192 Railroad Drive.
- SPorter
Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
- SPorter
On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle being pursued reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. According to police, the vehicle was being driven by a 14-year-old.
- SPorter
The apprehension of a man wanted on violent charges from Scott County could have turned deadly, but thanks to the work of six law enforcement officers that did not happen, according to Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins.
- SPorter
A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Logan Selfe is now the third generation of his family to protect and serve communities through law enforcement.
Last summer, when his Henry Street property was being abated by the Town of Marion, Danny Parks was accused of assaulting a town employee. Last week, Parks was found guilty of the Aug. 6, 2025, misdemeanor assault and battery of Flave Davis, the town’s code enforcement officer.
- Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff
This week, Smyth Animal Rescue is celebrating the successful adoption of Nikki, who spent 888 days in shelters.
- Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff
After delaying their decision by a month, Smyth County’s planners were unable to reach a recommendation on a request to transform a former auto graveyard into a junkyard.
- SPorter
A new environmentally friendly way to dispose of grass clippings and fallen leaves is now available for Chilhowie residents.
- SPorter
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.
- SPorter
Emory & Henry University’s School of Health Sciences’ student enrollment is bouncing back.
- SPorter
Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recognized as Good Citizens Wednesday.
- SPorter
These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who achieved a new level of recognition with their writing ability and knowledge of history.
- SPorter
A Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony at Atkins Elementary celebrated more than a decade of work. Officials, funders, school staff and students gathered to check out the new playground.
- SPorter
The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
- SPorter
Rick Billings went to a faucet in his home and turned it on. No water came out.
Meet Smyth Animal Rescue’s Pet of the Week, Sable, who has lived 334 days in the shelter.
- SPorter
Virginia education’s top leaders were in Southwest Virginia Wednesday, and when they headed home, they took hours of insights, ideas, and harsh realities with them for more study.