By reflecting on two speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a storyteller left his Marion audience with a challenge Sunday afternoon.
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The three towns in Smyth County will all boast competitive races for open town council seats this November. The ballot has been set as the deadline to file was June 16.
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More than 3,000 people attended last year’s 5 Bridges Wellness Fair at Hungry Mother State Park. This year, even more individuals are expected to take advantage of its opportunities to enhance their wellbeing.
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Last week, the Chilhowie Town Council honored one of its Warrior athletes who brought home two back-to-back state championships and set a state meet record earlier this month.
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A rising senior at Marion Senior High School is preparing to go to Ireland to compete against teams from eight other countries and bring a gold medal back to the U.S. However, expenses come with the endeavor and to help raise money Blake Hall is holding a drawing. The winner will get a guid…
Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
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The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
Marion native Arthur “Scrapper” Broady is returning to his hometown next weekend to help the community commemorate Juneteenth. He wants to help people understand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and help them instill his clarity and courage in their lives.
Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
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The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
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Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
On Friday June 12, the Appalachian Spirit Gallery in Marion will hold their monthly Second Friday Artwalk event. Beginning at 5 p.m. the Gallery will hold the largest sale of Ned Johnson's small- and medium-size paintings and drawings, both unframed and framed, that has ever been presented.
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The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.
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Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.
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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.