Marion, Virginia: Historic building demolished following vehicle crash

UPDATE: Traffic is back open to one lane in each direction. “HAPPYS UPDATE 8/15/22 AT 2:54PM – Traffic on North Main Street is open, but down to one lane each way as contractors continue to work to remove debris. Expect traffic delays or take alternate routes until further notice.”

A historic building in the Town of Marion has been demolished following an early-morning crash. According to town officials, the “Happys” building located on North Main Street was hit by a vehicle involved in a high speed chase on Monday morning. The incident resulted in the closure of N. Main St. between Chatham Hill Road to Wilden Road.

The building was first constructed in 1906, according to the Smyth County Historical Society, and has served as apartments, a bottling company, and a pizza parlor. Officials say that portion of N. Main St. will reopen to traffic once debris is clear and the area is deemed safe, anticipated for Monday evening.

(Image: Town of Marion, VA; April Pike, Facebook, Public File)