Stephanie Porter-Nichols

A man who has encouraged hundreds of Sugar Grove's children was celebrated Sunday. Donald “Don” Bonham served as the grand marshal of the community's Christmas parade.

A newly revised cell phone policy for county schools will get one more look from the School Board during its Dec. 9 meeting. The proposed policy, which was developed in

250 years ago, a veteran of the French & Indian Wars settled down near what is today Chilhowie. His peace didn’t last long as the Revolutionary War began just two

“Be faithful in pursuing freedom.”

The Marion native was 19 years old when he agreed to serve his country. This week, at 91, Robert “Bob” Mathena was presented his service medals.

In the extensive flooding that followed Hurricane Helene's drenching rain, swift water teams from across the state helped answer calls in the region, but, in Smyth County, a local team performed a large percentage of the about 30 rescues.

If the weather cooperates, Smyth County schools will reach the first semester’s end on Jan. 8. With nine school days missed, the semester would have been cut to 80 days,

Sometimes being a school principal means sweeping the cafeteria, dumping trash, or using a shop vac to battle flood waters. Monday evening, the Smyth County School Board honored two principals who take on such non-glamourous duties as they lead by example.

“I am kind.” “I am smart.” “I am important.” “I am loved.” “I am enough.”

Ten days without water left citizens and Saltville council members taking a serious look at what went wrong mechanically and asking questions about infrastructure and leadership weaknesses.