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Residents in Rural Retreat may experience water outages due to leak
RURAL RETREAT, Va. (WFXR) — The Town of Rural Retreat announced that residents on South Greever Street may experience water outages due to a leak on Monday afternoon. The town posted on social media that crews are currently working to repair the leak. At this time, it is unknown how long residents will experience water […]
MORGAN GRIFFITH: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer as outdoor gatherings are embraced. But the weekend is not just a weekend of picnics, swimming pools, family vacations to the beach and cookouts. It is about celebrating […]
Swimming pool at Rural Retreat Lake, Pool, and Campground gets a new look
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — If you are ready to hit the waters, one swimming pool in Rural Retreat is getting ready to open for the summer season with a new look. On May 18, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors along with park and recreation staff and state troopers, gathered at the Rural Retreat […]
Racks by the Tracks, State Street Tattoo Festival, Iris Festival and more | Weekend Events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Racks by the Tracks, State Street Tattoo Festival, Iris Festival in Greeneville, Unicoi’s Strawberry Festival and plenty more are happening this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening in the region from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. State Street Tattoo Festival Tattoo convention featuring over 70 nationwide artists. […]
Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
🚧 Route 58 Widening Project from Abingdon to Damascus Completed
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Bristol, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has officially announced the completion of the 9-mile widening project on Route 58. The stretch between Abingdon and Damascus in Washington County has been transformed into a modern, four-lane highway aimed at providing enhanced safety and traffic flow. With this upgrade, commuters can expect a smoother and more efficient driving experience along this important corridor. For additional details on the project, please visit the following link: https://t.co/RQVRmLk0sN.
Celebrate Community and Connection at Smyth County's 21st Annual Older Americans Day
The Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County is excited to host the 21st Annual Older Americans Day on May 23rd, 2024. Older Americans Day will be at the Chilhowie Town Park from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Older Americans Day is free to attend and open to all seniors from the region! Join us to get information from resources, enjoy a free meal, and fellowship with friends! Register to be a vendor at Older Americans Day! Registration is free! Use the link below to register by May 13th, 2024.Visit here for more details.
VDOT completes $120M project on Route 58 between Abingdon & Damascus
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) celebrated the completion of a years-long project near Damascus on Wednesday. According to a news release from VDOT, crews removed the last of the work zone barrels along Route 58, marking the end of the project between Abingdon and Damascus. The road widening project from […]
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