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Seniors beat the heat in Withers
Area seniors on Thursday gathered at Withers Park for the annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day.
With more than 50 booths spread across the park, seniors were able to network, gather information concerning community resources, listen to music on the loudspeaker and possibly walk away with one of several door prizes.
ATMOS Energy provided a complimentary lunch.
Wytheville Police Department sponsored the 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. gathering.
Here are some photos from the event.
Addison Myers is congratulated by her teammates after winning her No. 2 singles match, giving Bland County the team victory over Rappahannock in the Class 2 girls tennis state championship Thursday at Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Addison Myers is congratulated by her teammates after winning her No. 2 singles match, giving Bland County the team victory over Rappahannock in the Class 2 girls tennis state championship Thursday at Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Supervisors OK $117.3 million budget
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors adopted the county's Fiscal Year 2027 budget during its June 9 meeting, approving a balanced spending plan totaling $117,299,717 with no increase to county tax rates.
The budget takes effect July 1, 2026, and funds a wide range of county services, including public safety, education, infrastructure, economic development, recreation and general government operations. The adopted budget also includes appropriations for the Wythe County School Board.
"Our goal was simple: adopt a budget that keeps core county services strong without asking taxpayers to pay more," said James D. Smith, chairman of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors. "This budget allows us to continue supporting public safety, education, and other important services while being mindful of the challenges many families and businesses are facing."
The FY2027 budget was developed using the best available state funding estimates at the time of preparation. Because the Virginia General Assembly has not yet adopted a final state budget, some revenue and expenditure projections are based on draft state budget figures. Once the Commonwealth adopts its final budget, Wythe County will review any impacts to local funding and make budget amendments if necessary.
The Board's adoption of the FY2027 budget continues the county's commitment to providing essential services without increasing the tax burden on residents and businesses. Tax rates will remain unchanged at $0.51 per $100 of assessed value for real estate, $2.22 per $100 of assessed value for personal property, $1.50 per $100 of assessed value for machinery and tools, and $0.56 per $100 of assessed value for merchant's capital.
The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-13 adopting the FY2027 budget following public hearing and consideration. The budget will remain in effect through June 30, 2027.
Additional information about the FY2027 budget is available through the Wythe County Administration Office and on the county website.
