After years of work, Marion to get marker as the 'Birthplace of …
WEBMarion’s claim to be the home of Mountain Dew as it’s now known has been validated. The state plans to consider a marker acknowledging the community as the citrus-flavored soft drink’s birthplace, and a local entrepreneur is reviving talks of opening a Mountain Dew museum in the downtown. In April, Ken Heath, Marion’s director of ...
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WEBLast week, Marion Councilman Larry Carter described the parking situation in downtown Marion as “a looming crisis” during a joint meeting of county and town officials tasked with addressing that subject before it does become a serious problem.
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WEBWytheville News | swvatoday.com. Gov. Glenn Youngkin today announced on Thursday that Camrett Logistics, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in the town of Wytheville, will invest $575,000 to expand its warehouse in Wythe County.
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WEBAmericans are more likely to see Harris' gender as a hurdle than they were for Clinton: AP-NORC poll. Americans are more likely to believe that being a woman will hurt Kamala Harris' chances in the November election, compared with eight years ago when Hillary Clinton ran. AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race.
Wythe County adds fire trucks to fleet - SWVA Today
WEBWythe County. Aug 28, 2024. 0. Submitted photo. Wythe County. Wythe County has strengthened its commitment to public safety with the purchase of four fire trucks for the county fleet. Members of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors, Department of Emergency Services, and County administration gathered Tuesday evening to …
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WEBSmall Town Word: 'Untitled 9'. Kevin S. Hendrick. Aug 1, 2024. 0. Local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick regularly shares his work through ‘Small Town Word’ in each edition of The Floyd Press. Add Kevin S. Hendrick on Facebook and Instagram @kevins.hendrick. Graphic submitted. Kevin S. Hendrick. An “untitled” passage is this week’s word.
'Moving forward': Organizers say FloydFest will be at Festival Park …
WEBFloydFest was one of the first events to start back up in 2021, paving the way for events and festivals across the country. The 2023 line up included acts like The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Goose, Elle King and other performers. Organizers promise a return in 2024 if they can get approval from the Virginia Department of ...