Wytheville
Politics
Crash in Big Walker Mountain Tunnel cleared in Bland County
UPDATE: 2:33 P.M. BLAND COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The earlier reported crash in the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel in Bland County is now cleared, according to VDOT. All lanes on I-77 North are open. — BLAND COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Traffic is backed up for nearly two miles after a crash in the Big Walker […]
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 […]
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 […]
Severe thunderstorms cause major flooding in Grayson County
UPDATE 6:24 P.M. GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)–VDOT has released an update about the status of Grassy Creek Road after flooding. According to VDOT, officials say the Grassy Creek Road will remain closed as crews continue clearing the road to make it passable. They hope to have the road reopened within the next three days depending […]
Griffith announces $2,578,604 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health. Today Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Tri-Area Community Health maintains a vast network of critical health centers serving the people of Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson and Patrick Counties, as well as the City of Galax.” “This HHS grant for $2,578,604 is welcome news as rural communities can get the access they need to vital healthcare services and treatments.”
Backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash now cleared
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT the backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash has been cleared. All lanes of traffic are now moving normally. – WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is currently a vehicle accident on Interstate 81 South near mile marker 61.4 in […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.