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Marion and beyond mourn Helms: An ambassador, gentleman, and mayor

Earlier this year, David Helms acknowledged that he sometimes drew criticism for spending so much time at the Marion Fire-EMS building. The town’s mayor refused to apologize for his presence

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Song of the Mountains takes region's music to global audiences over last 20 years

Over the past two decades, a show filmed once a month in Marion has introduced the region’s music to global audiences.

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Marion's Lincoln Theatre offers unique style and diverse entertainment | WJHL

MARION, Va. (WJHL) – From Main Street in downtown Marion, the Lincoln Theatre façade looks like what you would expect from any performing arts venue. But inside, the Lincoln takes the form of a Mayan temple. It’s something you wouldn’t expect to see in a Southwest Virginia town. Lincoln Theatre Executive Director Tracy Thompson said […]

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Song of the Mountains to feature John McEuen & The Circle Band

Marion, Virginia’s own Ken Heath subbing today for Tim White, got us ready for the next live taping of Song of the Mountains featuring John McEuen & The Circle Band, The Moron Brothers, and Tim White & Troublesome Hollow! For more information call 276-783-6092 or go to songofthemountains.org

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SHORT TAKES | Josh Turner returns to Northeast Tennessee at the Appalachian Fair on Friday, Aug. 25.

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