Year in review for Wythe County
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New Virginia State Police Trooper Dalton Marshall.
New Virginia State Police Trooper John Lackey received the firearms award during his recent graduation from the VSP Basic Session.
Officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon cutting at Wythe Rapid Care, a medical office open daytime, evening and weekend hours.
In November, Wythe County announced Monday it will lease the Apex Center to Apex Drive Holdings, LLC (ADH). ADH’s renewable 10-year lease will bring ice hockey, other indoor sports, concerts and events to the center.
The Wytheville Sheetz will be shutting down at the end of the month. Company officials said the old building will be torn down to make way for a bigger store in July.
Police investigate a 403 Saint Paul Church Road residence where Ronnie Lee Akers’ body was found on Jan. 13.
Area musicians enjoy gathering at Oracle Books in downtown Wytheville for a weekly jam session on Monday nights. Everyone is invited to join in. Bring your own instrument or borrow one from the store.
Andy Williamson (standing at right) hangs out with gaming participants at his business, Andy’s Toys, in downtown Wytheville.
Kay Mangus (center) cuts the ribbon on a new Wytheville museum complex at her family’s former residence.
A potluck get-together was held Thursday evening at Rural Retreat Lake for Joey Major (seated at left), owner of Joey’s Country Kitchen restaurant that closed on Monday, and current and former employees. Many memories were shared of the diner that Major has owned since 1987.
In Tension, a show featuring Lindsey Cherek Waller, will be presented on July 1 at Formato Fine Arts in downtown Wytheville beginning at 6:30 p.m.
No one was injured on Saturday after a car crashed into Wytheville’s Dollar Tree.
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