Stephanie Porter-Nichols is a local journalist based in Marion, Virginia. She writes for the Bristol Herald Courier and the Floyd Press, with her work also appearing in The Roanoke Times. Stephanie covers a range of topics, including community events, local government, health, and human interest stories, with a focus on keeping her readers informed and connected to their community.
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Stephanie Porter-Nichols specializes in local community coverage, focusing on Marion and Smyth County in Virginia. Her articles predominantly cover government announcements and local events.
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By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Craig Matthews finally got internet access Tuesday and learned that Chilhowie High School was providing free hot meals. After living out of a cooler for days, Craig, his wife, Beth, and their son Mason decided to visit the school the next day.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Darlene and Dave Crank got out of their vehicle with a dog tugging on each of their arms as they joined the annual Blessing of the Animals service in Marion Saturday morning. That wasn't all their dogs. Two more larger breed pooches were waiting patiently in the SUV for their turn.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
An apple pie made from a recipe that has been used by a family since the 1970s was declared the grand prize winner at last weekend's 70th Chilhowie Community Apple Festival.
After Michelle and Joe Caywood shared their story with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, he turned to prayer.
At 47, after multiple back surgeries and years of recovery, Jason Funk is now ready to take on a new challenge in life. In August, the Rural Retreat man enrolled in an automotive training program at Wytheville Community College's newest education center.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
By Tuesday afternoon, structure assessments in Smyth County found damages reaching $6 million. That figure doesn't include damage to roads, culverts, waterways, or agriculture.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Virginia’s senior U.S. senator, Mark Warner, told Smyth County, Chilhowie and Marion officials that it’s time for the federal government to take up its role in disaster relief following Helene.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Middle-schoolers helped shop for Smyth County farmers. Tyler Parr, the agricultural science teacher and FFA adviser at Amherst Middle
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Occasionally, Sunday afternoon, a chainsaw at work joined the ripples of the lake, the wind in the drying leaves, birdsong, and squirrel chatter to make up the sounds of Hungry Mother. However, the noise of ongoing storm cleanup didn't stop visitors from taking in the fall afternoon at the Marion state park.
By: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
Smyth County government has not been and won't be the stumbling block to cell phone service in Sugar Grove and other parts of the county. Last Thursday, county supervisors were adamant that they've laid out the welcome mat for cell phone service providers, having even offered to build a cell tower in the Sugar Grove area.
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