Owner of Baxter Southern Properties returns to His roots to reinvest in America’s Coolest Hometown
The lower end of Marion’s historic downtown has been blighted since a devastating fire. In…
Fire
Marion hires Fire/EMS chief, deputy chief
The Town of Marion, in partnership with Smyth County, announced that the top two candidates…
Firefighters ready for prescribed burns in National Forests
This spring, firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest will conduct prescribed burning…
Backcountry campfire restrictions lifted
Effective immediately, fire restrictions for backcountry campsites on the Blue Ridge Parkway are lifted. …
OPINION: Fire Investigation
Congressman Morgan Griffith This fall, forest fires have been significant in the 9th District and causes…
Forestry Department continues to battle fires
The Virginia Department of Forestry continues to respond to several wildfires across central and Southwest Virginia….
VSP charge Buchanan County man with arson
On Thursday, Nov. 16, Virginia State Police troopers arrested Nathan Tweed, 43, of Oakwood, charging…
USDA responds to fires with restrictions
The USDA Forest Service is implementing a Stage 1 fire restriction on the George Washington…
Localities warn of fire dangers
Wythe County Emergency Services has asked everyone in Wythe County to not burn outdoors until…
Fire shuts down Marion restaurant
An early morning Tuesday fire shut down the Marion McDonald’s. Crews from Marion were called…