A total of 169 runners participated in the 24th annual Chautauqua 5K run held Saturday in Wytheville.

While Chautauqua participants were preparing for a big opening day, cyclists gathered early Saturday morning to participate in the 6th annual Big Walker Century Ride.

Wythe Raceway continued its 40th season of racing Saturday with a full slate of racing action.

Athletes at George Wythe High School were recently honored during a ceremony held at the school. (Football and boys’ basketball awards were given out previously).

Wythe Raceway held its 30th annual Fan Appreciation night at the track In Rural Retreat Saturday, May 30

The Rural Retreat girls’ track team placed third in the Region C track and field meet held Saturday at Radford University.

The Fort Chiswell boys’ track team won the Mountain Empire District track meet held Friday afternoon at Fort Chiswell High School.

The Rural Retreat Lady Indians rode a second half dramatic momentum shift with a goal in overtime to shock the George Wythe Lady Maroons 5-4 in a Hogoheegee District girls’ soccer game played Monday afternoon at RRHS.

Patrick Henry pitcher Will Copenhaver scattered five George Wythe hits to lead the Rebels to a 6-1 victory over the Maroons in a Hogoheegee District baseball game played Friday afternoon at GWHS

The Rural Retreat girls’ track team took first place in the Hogoheegee District track meet held Saturday at Patrick Henry High School.