Smyth County News Today

Road in the blacks best of your knowledge and roanoke area dealing with an inch or less in most cases but some of the reports are coming in a little higher. That is where the snow started first. Including width bee and harrisburg and there were more in the 2to 3inch range and we have been watching the radar brett and i have and we notice it looks like it wants to continue with snow bursts for the next few hours so we can get another inch are two quick quickly and as brett also noticeed it is col...

A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is there this morning as we wait for the latest information on wednesdays storm. Garrett, we expect to hear more at 7 00 this morning. Thats when a press conference will be held regarding the storm in appomattox. Virginia Governor Terry mcaullife has emergency. That means Public Safety agencies such as the Virginia National guard, Virginia State police, the Virginia Department o...

Gusty winds will continue today with mountain snow showers. A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. 20 homes have been destroyed, and more than 100 are damaged. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is at one of two shelters in appomatox where volunteers are waiting to help victims. Kimberly, the appotmatox Community Shelter has cots, blankets, and pillows to keep victims comfortable. Just like the rest of the town, the shelter does not have electrcity. T...

Today will be mostly cloudy and cooler with highs in the however, our west va. Counties and counties boarding west va. Will see scattered light snow showers. The wind will be a huge factor. We could have gusts over 50 mph, especially in our highest elevations west of the blue ridge parkway. The saturated ground along with the high wind fall. Friday will start windy. The wind will gradually weaken through friday evening. Temperatures will top out in the lower 40s. Saturday will be mostly sunny wi...

Behavioral and mental health is a continued focus in Smyth County. An $11 million project that will provide new and additional resources will soon be under cons

Earlier this week the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority announced its approval of $22.7 million in grants to Virginia communities, including over $8 million for Southwest Virginia opioid remediation efforts.

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler.

Severe thunderstorms caused damage in parts of the Tri-Cities region on Sunday.Portions of Smyth County, Virginia saw damage, including Hungry Mother State Park

Remembering those who have sacrificed to serve our country -- the goal of what has been dubbed as one of the most patriotic towns in America.Marching bands, eme

According to a survey conducted by the united way of southwest virginia in 2023.there are 300 childcare sites that serve approximately 25 thousand children up t