Signs of the times Staff reports May 14, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 1 of 5 Olivia Crigger holds a road sign she spearheaded in getting placed. Rural Retreat High School junior Olivia Crigger helps install a road sign on Thursday. Olivia Crigger bolts a sign to a pole at the VDOT residency in Wytheville. Olivia Crigger poses next to one of the signs that she was instrumental in bringing to Wythe County roads.  Olivia Crigger stands with her parents in front of a road sign. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staff reports Bundled against a late cold snap, Olivia Crigger planted the results of more than a year of work.kAmpE E96 ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 %C2?DA@CE2E:@? C6D:56?4J @77:46 :? 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