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Storm fells Marion's Crying Tree, but its story to live on
Marion’s Crying Tree may have fallen, but the old white oak will live on as long as people tell her story. That was the conclusion of some who loved the tree best, but still they mourned the tree that collapsed Friday when the remnants of Hurricane Helene struck. Diane Hayes, a leader and historian striving to preserve and tell the community ...
Southwest Virginia Smyth County News | swvatoday.com
Smyth supervisors honor 21 rescuers for their work to save child. Many of the men and women who worked to save an 11-year-old Smyth County boy’s life after he was caught in swift floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Helene last saw the child as a medical helicopter flew him to a regional trauma center. Some, like the dispatchers who directed ...
Wytheville E-Edition | swvatoday.com
Wytheville Enterprise. Sep 14, 2024. Access the digital version of SWVA for a convenient and eco-friendly reading experience. Enjoy all the latest news, features, and updates from Wytheville and surrounding SW Virginia and the surrounding.
Southwest Virginia | Wyth eville News | swvatoday.com
FEMA opening disaster recovery center in Wytheville. A Disaster Recovery Center opened in at the Heritage Preservation Center at 115 W. Spiller St. in Wytheville on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. Disaster survivors can visit any DRC to receive assistance. This will be the seventh DRC open in the impact area; to find the DRC closest to you, incl….
Elections | swvatoday.com
6 days ago · Trump calls early voting 'stupid' after boosting it in Virginia. Updated Sep 25, 2024. A day after he encouraged Virginians to vote early, former President Donald Trump took the same message to battleground Pennsylvania, then changed his tune, calling early voting "stupid." Trump mixes up name of Charlottesville during Georgia speech.
Southwest Virginia Floyd News | swvatoday.com
Four decades of Floyd staple to be celebrated in November events. Since approximately 1910, when it was first opened as the Farmer’s Supply Store, the familiar spot on South Locust Street, now known as the Floyd Country Store, has played a central role in the Floyd community.
Sugar Grove: Neighbors help neighbors as disaster unfolds
Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered Starlink equipment to the Sugar Grove center Friday to foster communication in the community that lacks cell service. After Michelle and Joe Caywood shared their story with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, he turned to prayer. Before he left Sugar Grove Friday afternoon, Youngkin also had their names and number.
Wytheville vendor brings tasty treats to market
The Wytheville Farmers Market is open on Saturdays May through October 8 a.m. to noon and on the second and fourth Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. January through April at 210 West Spring Street. A holiday market is planned on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Linda Burchette at [email protected].
Floyd organizations, businesses win regional tourism awards
Floyd organizations, businesses win regional tourism awards. More than 200 tourism professionals gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for the fifth annual Celebrate Tourism Summit at the Wytheville Meeting Center. Tourism Corporation, and Friends of Southwest Virginia. The summit brought together destination management organizations, hotels ...