Even with the recent welcomed rains, farmers in Wythe County and the surrounding areas will continue to be affected by the summer drought.

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FloydFest kicks it up with Cajun swing

A former employee of Wythe County’s Water and Wastewater Department was indicted late Wednesday afternoon on felony embezzlement charges.

With names like Xtremo, Fierce and Rain in orange, blue and purple, Gatorade normally brings an array of colors to store shelves.
Friday morning, though, the company was all about being green. 

At an age when most people have been retired for many years or are unable work, Geneva A. Poston is back on the job. The 82-year-old Wytheville resident is the general manager of the Travel Lodge of Wytheville.

A hit-and-run wreck in the Wal-Mart parking lot has resulted in numerous charges against a 28-year-old Wytheville man. The incident occurred July 14 at 4:17 p.m.

Don’t leave the kids at grandma’s! Bring them to FloydFest

So far, so awesome! After a long wait, a long drive and a long talk with Mother Nature, we arrived at our campsite here at FloydFest Friday morning. 

We’re packed, car’s loaded.....