Marion News

The Virginia Department of Transportation will help ease Fourth of July holiday weekend travel by opening lanes temporarily closed for construction or maintenance work on major roadways.

As reported earlier veteran singer/multi-instrumentalist Bill Harrell passed away on June 24 at his home in Davidsonville, Maryland.

Bob_Cherry wrote: on Jun. 25, 2009: Bluegrass Music pioneer, leader and guitarist Bill Harrell has passed away.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy's Naval Inventory Control Point for the refurbishment of radomes for the EA-6B fighter jet.

Announcement : Song of the Mountains Festival Celebration is This Weekend BMNN wrote: on Jun.

A law enforcement officer employed by a mental health institute in Marion, Va., has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and is on leave without pay, according to the Virginia State Police and a hospital official.

Bristol Virginia Police Department June 14 * Two bearded men begged for money at a Lee Highway fast-food restaurant, saying they needed cash to get to Marion, Va., in a Cadillac they'd parked down the road.

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Announcement : Blue Highway and Everett Lilly to Headline Song of the Mountains TV Taping BMNN wrote: on Jun.

A Marion, Va., man is out on bond after being charged with four counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling.

The following property transfers, for at least $150,000 each, were recorded May 18-22. Rockingham County May 18 Madison Farms, LLC to Ahmed M. Kareem and Tara K. Akram, 190 Rachel Drive, Central District, $310,600. May 19 John B. and Rebecca T. Cooper to Ercan Hatunoglu and Rebecca L. Foltz, lot in Central District, $155,000. May 20 Harman Realty, ...

A man accused of molesting a 10-year-old child at an Abingdon apartment complex two years ago now faces additional charges of possession of child pornography.

MARION, Va. - From a garden club and girl scouts to bagpipers and boy scouts, it might seem like the whole town will be on parade on Memorial Day in Marion.

To help ease Memorial Day weekend traffic, VDOT is reopening roads in Wythe and Carroll Counties temporarily closed for construction or maintenance.

The following Emory & Henry College students received diplomas and special recognition during May 9 commencement exercises.

Built by Lutheran missionaries, the Konnarock Girls' School was a prestigious place for young women to attend in the early 20th century, when the region lacked modern roads and education.

Three local dealerships are targeted to close their doors as a result of a recent bankruptcy filing by Chrysler.

Bluegrass band, JETT'S CREEK, is proud to announce the upcoming new radio single, "Please." The song, written by band member Angie Young, will appear on the May 15th Prime Cuts of Bluegrass , Volume #99. Jett's Creek will debut the new single at their Song of the Mountains performance May 16th at 7:00 pm held at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, ...

Announcement : Song of the Mountains Festival-Smyth County Celebration Gear Up for June Event BMNN wrote: on May 10, 2009: A world-class line-up of bluegrass and Americana bands and musicians are scheduled to appear on stage at the Third Annual Song of the Mountains Festival-Smyth County Celebration at the beautiful Davis Valley Winery's ...

Cherryholmes will be featured on Episode 11. A mix of old and new regional and national roots music entertainers are scheduled for this year's edition of the nationally syndicated "Song of the Mountains." The PBS show's fourth season airs Saturday on Blue Ridge PBS, WBRA about 10:30 p.m., depending on when the channel's "Classic Cinema" show ends.