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Smyth Salvation Army renames school program in memory of Mayor David Helms

The Salvation Army Smyth County chapter has renamed its school clothing program to the David Helms School Clothing Fund in honor and memory of a former principal, Marion mayor, and Salvation Army board member who died recently.

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

Gaza's Health Ministry said another 47 people were wounded when missiles struck the building, used as a shelter and mosque.

Donald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked

The campaignsuggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents butprovided no specific evidence.

Marion's American Legion post commander expresses gratitude for town's help

Earlier this year, Mark Chaney, Marion’s American Legion commander, appealed to the Marion Town Council for help with the Post 18 home, which was showing its age and in serious need of repair.

Annual fire station benefit, quilt auction set for Aug. 18

The Willis Station of Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department will have its 26th Annual Gospel Sing from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Willis Firehouse.

Homemade aquarium appears in a Brooklyn tree bed, prompting goldfish heist

The peanut-sized fish swimming around the shallow basin quickly became a neighborhood curiosity, but not everyone was happy about it.

Commonwealth's Attorney files charges against suspect in Smyth deputy's murder, wounding of another deputy

As the Smyth County community mourns the line-of-duty death of a 27-year-old sheriff’s deputy and the wounding of another deputy, Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins filed charged against the suspect in the early morning hours of Saturday.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza shelter kills at least 80, wounds nearly 50 others

    Israeli officials said the school-turned-shelter was being used as a Hamas command center, but the group denies the claim.

    Costco is cracking down on membership moochers

      Costco knows you’re using your friend’s membership card. Here's a look at what the retailer is doing to stop you.

      Extreme heat, youth mental health and outdoor dining in NYC | Hot off the Wire podcast

        🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

        Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here's what to know

          NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly delaying their return aboard Boeing's troubled capsule.

          Flooding from the remnants of Debby leads to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania

            First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and Pennsylvania.

            Israeli troops launch a new assault into Gaza's Khan Younis as mediators push for cease-fire talks

              Israeli troops launched a new assault Friday into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, targeting Hamas fighters who the military claims still operate there.

              Local News

              Newly listed homes for sale in the Wytheville area

              Browse through recently listed homes in the Wytheville real estate market and find your next home!

              Historical homes you can own in the Wytheville area

              Here are some Wytheville homes with history that you might be able to call your own.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 9

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 8

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              On restoring rights, Youngkin's king-like but within law, judge says

              A federal judge rejects a challenge to the governor's rights-restoration process but says Gov. Glenn Youngkin acts "much like a monarch" in reviewing petitions for relief.

              Youngkin orders certification that election security measures are taken

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin is ordering the state Commissioner of Elections to certify that key election security measures are actually followed.

              Roxane Gilmore, former Virginia first lady and classics professor, dies

              Roxane Gilmore, Virginia's first lady from 1998 to 2002, oversaw renovation of Virginia's Executive Mansion.

              Youngkin says he won’t remove a Project 2025 author from George Mason University Board

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin won’t remove Lindsey Burke, whom he appointed to George Mason University’s Board of Visitors, he said in a letter to House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth.

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              Crime

              Court orders Unite the Right planners pay millions in damages

              The decision from the federal appeals court in Richmond reverses another judge's decision capping total damages at $350,000.

              UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims

              "The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.

              Brother and sister arrested in separate shooting incidents in Marion

              A brother and sister duo are being held without bond following two separate but related shooting incidents in the Town of Marion on Friday.

              Gallery: Police confront protesters at VCU; arrests made

              Politics

              On restoring rights, Youngkin's king-like but within law, judge says

              A federal judge rejects a challenge to the governor's rights-restoration process but says Gov. Glenn Youngkin acts "much like a monarch" in reviewing petitions for relief.

              Youngkin orders certification that election security measures are taken

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin is ordering the state Commissioner of Elections to certify that key election security measures are actually followed.

              Roxane Gilmore, former Virginia first lady and classics professor, dies

              Roxane Gilmore, Virginia's first lady from 1998 to 2002, oversaw renovation of Virginia's Executive Mansion.

              Youngkin says he won’t remove a Project 2025 author from George Mason University Board

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin won’t remove Lindsey Burke, whom he appointed to George Mason University’s Board of Visitors, he said in a letter to House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth.

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