Council votes to name bridge for local veteran killed in action Jim Talbert Jul 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Richlands Va. – The newly remodeled bridge in Richlands will bear the name of a World War II veteran who was killed in action.kAmsFC:?8 :ED yF=J `c >66E:?8 E96 #:49=2?5D %@H? r@F?4:= G@E65 c\`[ H:E9 #:4< (@@5 23D6?E[ E@ ?2>6 E96 uC@?E $EC66E qC:586 (:==:2> !@CE6C {:EE=6 yC] {:36CEJ 3C:586] k^AmkAm|2J@C #@5 rFCJ D2:5 E96 ?2>:?8 H@F=5 9@?@C E96 8C62E6C 42FD6]k^AmkAmr@F?4:= |6>36C {2FC2 |@==@ D2:5 D96 925 366? 2AAC@24965 3J D6G6C2= A6@A=6 H2?E:?8 E96 3C:586 ?2>65 27E6C E@H? 6>A=@J66D H9@ 925 5:65] $96 2D<65 E92E 4@F?4:= 7:CDE 9@=5 2 AF3=:4 962C:?8 2?5 8:G6 E96 AF3=:4 2 492?46 E@ 92G6 :?AFE]k^Am People are also reading… Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure Family, Smyth Animal Rescue unite to keep Olivia's light shining Smyth asks court to OK 1% sales tax referendum for schools Smyth County continues to explore data center regs For 25 years LASO offers skills, life lessons Smyth sheriff reports first numbers from photo-enforced I-81 work zone DIARY OF A WORD NERD: Limiting the spread of political violence Marion massage therapy practice adds acupuncturist, new therapies Prostitution ring at Roanoke bridal shop: First conviction gets man for racketeering Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town Fair fun and fellowship is underway in Rich Valley Virginia Tech shrinks presidential search committee, citing competition for candidates Craig County man gets 50 years in prison for death of his infant son Alyssa's Angels: Working to make a difference in Chilhowie, beyond kAmu@==@H:?8 |@==@’D 4@>>6?ED[ r@F?4:= >6>36C $6E9 (9:E6[ H9@ >256 E96 >@E:@?[ 42==65 7@C E96 BF6DE:@? 2?5 :E A2DD65 7@FC E@ @?6]k^AmkAmx? 2? 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