David Rice was in college when he planted his first pawpaw tree. The fruit tree flourished on his parents’ farm, but, in the years it took the…
A Marion officer and a Smyth County deputy got MADD respect from the Virginia Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving during its annual cerem…
The Mount Rogers Health District logged a total of 325 confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases in the last ten days.
Update: Tanaya's mother has reported that the teen has been located and is home.
Smyth County students will be headed back to the classroom on Oct. 26, although those who wish can continue total virtual learning.
Smyth County Grand Jury hands down indictments.
According to the Virginia Department of Health’s Pandemic Metrics, the Far Southwest region of the state is still experiencing moderate transm…
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Kendahl Pruitt wants people to spend time with their friends while putting on their country this coming Saturday afternoon. Doing so, she says…
The campus of Blue Ridge Jobs Corps is far quieter than usual this autumn, but the educational institution is still at work training young peo…
Special treats from the East Coast and Mexico can be found at Marion’s newest food truck.
 Noting that the Lincoln Theatre serves as a linchpin in downtown Marion and that its leaders are showing initiative in this challenging time,…
A Trump/Patriot Parade is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. The parade will begin at Tractor Supply in Marion, proceed through Chilh…
The Mount Rogers Health District logged a total of 179 confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases in the last seven days.
A 31-year-old Marion man has been arrested for an attack at a Grayson County church.
The town of Chilhowie has postponed its planned dedication on Wednesday of the Will Walker Memorial Farmers Market and the Lucas Dowell Memori…
This story has been updated to reflect data as of Tuesday, Sept. 29.
ADWOLFE, Va.-Firefighters and emergency medical service workers across Smyth County are mourning the loss of a fallen comrade.
After hearing from parents and teachers on the plan to return to in-person learning next month, Smyth County School Board voted Monday night t…
A community effort to help provide childcare for children of essential workers has finally come to fruition.
Note: Health officials with the Mount Rogers Health District have said that the approximate number of individuals currently in isolation with …
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(MARION, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District encourages everyone to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccination to reduce the chance of gett…
After passionate pleas from parents and one of the board members, the Smyth County School Board voted 5-2 Monday night to send students back t…
 Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Marion man Sunday evening.
What does every 60-year-old farmer have in common? No matter where they live, no matter what they grow, every 60-year-old farmer was an 11-yea…
The Saltville Emporium offers a unique shopping experience at 115 West Main Street in Saltville.
While the Virginia Department of Health does not report recovery or active case numbers, local health officials have said that the approximate…
Mount Rogers Health District Director Dr. Karen Shelton shed light Tuesday night on how the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved in Smyth County.
