At the Dec. 27, 2011, Wythe County Board of Supervisors meeting, Board members reported complaints from different areas of the County regarding the unwanted distribution of free newspapers from the Wytheville Enterprise’s parent company, Media General. Jim Maxwell, Regional Publisher of the Bristol Herald Courier, advised the County that it is not Media General’s intent to solicit unwanted materials and recipients can easily be taken off distribution lists.

According to the complaints, County residents have received these free papers on their properties on multiple occasions. Maxwell told the County that Media General’s “objective is to address any and all concerns the commissioners have in relation to the delivery of our Mountain Empire newspaper.”

Maxwell attended the January 24, 2012, meeting of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors to address the concerns of the Board and residents. He urged residents who want to be taken off the newspaper’s distribution list to call 1-800-655-1406.

On January 26, 2012, a public meeting will be held at the County Administration Building in the Boardroom at 7 p.m. regarding a historical survey to be conducted by Hanbury Preservation Consulting and The College of William and Mary in the coming months. The Wythe County Historical Society, with Wythe County, is aiding in the coordination of the survey and public input.

In 2011, Wythe County received a grant from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in support of a study of the County’s historic architecture. The project will consist of completion of a county-wide architectural survey identifying properties dating from circa 1940 and earlier.

Wythe County's second edition of its official monthly newsletter, "Wythe The News" has been released online for everyone to read! In the publication you will find information from Board of Supervisor's meetings, community events, project updates from county departments and more. Also in the January 2012 edition is a special insert with information about the Wythe County Board of Supervisor's member. You'll find a photo, shot biography and contact information

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The Wythe County Historical Society, with Wythe County, is aiding in a historical survey to be conducted by Hanbury Preservation Consulting and The College of William and Mary in the coming months. Information regarding the survey and a method for providing information can be found on the project's Webpage. A link to the Webpage can be found in the "Current Projects" in the Resource Menu on the left side of the screen.