Planning panel deadlocked over proposed junkyard near Marion State Fish Hatchery A Smyth County planning commission split 3-3 on a special-use permit for a proposed auto-salvage yard at 169 Old Prater Road, leaving the matter to the Board of Supervisors after residents, state agencies and the applicant debated environmental protections, screening and permit conditions.

A contentious 3-3 deadlock at the Smyth County planning commission leaves the fate of a proposed auto-salvage yard near a vital fish hatchery hanging in the balance.

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Smyth County approves clawback agreement requiring Smyth Machine to repay $53,000 to Tobacco Commission The Smyth County Board approved an updated 2026 TROF agreement that requires Smyth Machine to repay $53,000 in three payments to the county, which will then refund the Tobacco Commission, after the company failed to meet original grant metrics.

Smyth County has approved a repayment agreement that could have major implications for Smyth Machine, requiring them to pay back $53,000 after failing to meet grant requirements.

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Mount Rogers Regional Partnership tells Smyth supervisors it helped generate 238 jobs and $128M in investment last year Ashlyn Shrewsbury, executive director of Mount Rogers Regional Partnership, told the Smyth County Board the regional economic development group supported 238 new jobs and about $128 million in capital investment during FY25, described a major greenhouse project and site development work, and outlined grant‑funded planning and FDI certification steps.

Mount Rogers Regional Partnership has made waves by creating 238 new jobs and attracting $128 million in investment, with an exciting new greenhouse project on the horizon!

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Smyth County sets Sept. 21 as annual Opioid and Substance Abuse Awareness Day after Virginia Tech study The Smyth County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution designating Sept. 21 as an annual Opioid and Substance Abuse Awareness Day after hearing a Virginia Tech‑led Tri‑County study that urged stronger community awareness, expanded treatment and support services, and practical changes to transportation and childcare to help people access recovery.

Smyth County is taking a bold step in the fight against addiction by declaring September 21 as Opioid and Substance Abuse Awareness Day, fueled by vital insights from a community-led study.

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Smyth County supervisors approve Smith Machine repayment deal, ratify emergency, OK $30,000 fireworks and sign flood-preparedness MOU The Smyth County Board of Supervisors approved a repayment agreement for Smith Machine after the company failed to meet grant metrics, ratified a local emergency declaration following an ice storm, authorized a $30,000 fireworks contract for July events and approved an MOU to accept DCR flood-preparedness funds administered by Mount Rogers Planning District.

Smyth County supervisors take decisive action by approving a repayment deal with Smith Machine, ratifying an emergency declaration, and scheduling a spectacular $30,000 fireworks display for July!

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Board approves special-use permit for outdoor shooting range with law-enforcement limit The planning commission recommended and the Smyth County Board approved a special-use permit to develop an outdoor shooting range on county landfill/transfer-station property with a condition limiting routine use to county law enforcement unless the county administrator grants prior approval for other users.

Smyth County has just approved a special-use permit for an outdoor shooting range, but with a twist—only law enforcement can use it unless approved otherwise!

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Planning Commission Approves Special Use Permit for Sugar Grove Campground Planning commission endorses special use permit for campground at 860 Flatridge Road.

Smyth County is set to welcome a new campground in Sugar Grove, promising year-round outdoor adventures and a boost to local tourism!

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