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Wytheville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Wytheville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new I-81 merge lanes could change driving around Wytheville
- What new I-81 safety upgrades mean for Wytheville drivers
Also on today's calendar: Holston's Community Boo Bash and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DOT to issue loans for I-81 improvement project in Virginia (newsbreak.com) — Major safety upgrades are coming to I-81 around Wytheville, including longer exit ramps in Wythe County and new merge lanes to ease dangerous bottlenecks for local drivers. Funded by nearly $90 million in low-interest federal loans, the work is part of Virginia’s $4 billion I-81 Corridor Improvement Program, with construction already underway and completion expected by 2035. 
• Alabama suspends IFTA requirements for hurricane relief (ccjdigital.com) — Drivers around Wytheville can expect I-81 improvements that extend exit ramps in Wythe County and add new merge lanes to reduce risky bottlenecks. These upgrades, funded by nearly $90 million in federal loans, are part of a long-term, statewide I-81 program aimed at safer, smoother travel for both local traffic and heavy trucks.
📸 Around Wytheville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Water Bill Due Date / Meter Readings (if holiday or weekend - next business day) →
Wytheville
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
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Open Door Food Pantry →
Open Door Cafe, 650 West Main Street, Wytheville
10:00 am -
Blue Ridge Bobcats Hockey vs. Carolina River Dragons →
Hitachi Energy Arena, 200 Apex Drive, Wytheville
7:00 pm -
Economic Development Committee →
County Administration Building, 290 South 6th Street, Wytheville
3:00 pm -
Budget Committee →
County Administration Building, 290 South 6th Street, Wytheville
4:00 pm -
Women Veterans Resilience Group →
West Ridge Medical Center, 710 West Ridge Rd., Wytheville
5:30 pm -
Open Door Food Pantry →
Open Door Cafe, 650 West Main Street, Wytheville
10:00 am -
Holston's Community Boo Bash →
990 Holston Rd, Wytheville
5:00 pm -
Board of Directors Meeting →
Mount Rogers Admin, 770 West Ridge Road, Wytheville
1:00 pm -
Public Hearing - Land Use Classification Ordinance →
George Wythe High School Auditorium, 1 Maroon Way, Wytheville
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
Monday October 26
📣 Wytheville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chilhowie at Rural Retreat →
Rural Retreat High School, 321 E Buck Ave, Rural Retreat
7:00 pm -
Healing Through the Savior, Adiction Recovery Program →
1136 Fort Chiswell Road, Max Meadows
6:00 pm -
Northwood at Rural Retreat →
Rural Retreat VA
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Full Time in Wytheville. Apply here.
- Town of Wytheville Virginia posted a job opening for Police Officer in Wytheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wytheville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Graham too much for Pulaski County, 51-13 (pcpatriot.com)
- Company opts not to finalize New River Valley Commerce Park contract, including data center (cardinalnews.org)
Galax
- Gardner, James C. (nrvnews.com)
- Maroon Tide powers past Fort Chiswell, 41-12 (pmg-va.com)
Bluefield
- Graham wins Virginia state golf championship (wvva.com)
- Contrasting Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) & First Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) (watchlistnews.com)
Ok Wytheville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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