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.
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.
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.
Virginia is considered the epicenter of data centers and all the related pros and cons. It’s not hard to find controversy about the structures that house critical IT infrastructure. In neighboring Wythe County, many residents are outraged about its proposed data center. An Earth Day rally in…
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Over the past two years, Marion Senior High School’s FFA team has earned state titles in competition and represented Virginia in national programs.
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Smyth County’s Commissioner of the Revenue is taking his office on the road.
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In addition to their class subjects, Sugar Grove Elementary students are learning about small acts of kindness and the power of kindness when it’s taken into the community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
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A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).