Members only Community Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary While Skyline celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year, its roots along the Blue Ridge Parkway were actually planted more than 200 years ago.
Floyd County Government Featured Town to step back from manned Visitors Center, plans to launch ‘micro centers’ Morris said that after discussions with other Floyd officials, including the Floyd Tourism Council, and officials from neighboring counties there was a “consistent agreement” that Floyd should move away from having a manned center.
Members only Events Featured Farmers Collective learns about programs designed to help meet property planning needs All community members are invited to join the Collective for these educational conversations. The organizers hope that these presentations will inform residents about what programs are available to them through local agencies, along with how to apply for the mentioned opportunities.
Elections 2025 Get to know your candidates — Virginia House of Delegates District 47 Yvonne Rorrer and Wren Williams respond to questions from Floyd Times.
Community Featured New County Administrator Chiddo is guided by faith, family, and service “I value the opportunity to build strong relationships with staff, elected officials, and citizens of the county,” Chiddo said. “... Bringing people together to solve problems, improve services, and promote solutions for positive overall results benefiting the county.”
News Featured Christmas Store opens at new location this week Among its thousands of offerings available to purchase each year are a number of artificial Christmas trees, a variety of assorted stockings for every taste, festive dinnerware, ribbon and wrapping paper, spare string lights, wreaths, tree skirts, winter village pieces, wall decor, and much more.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: 'Amber Autumn' Bookshares are intended for children to gain experience with speaking and sharing information in front of a familiar group. It is an opportunity for children to share a love of literature with each other as well as a time for students to share stories and ideas that are special to their families.
Floyd County Government Officials hope that Groundwater Corrective Action program can be terminated in 2030 Newcomb said he expects to receive three comments from DEQ officials after they’ve reviewed data from the most recent round of sampling, the first regarding the location of the sentinel well, which was installed in 2011 on the property adjacent to the landfill.
Members only Music & Arts Featured Growing strong: Floyd Arts and Crafts Festival marks 50 years Seven-year-old Gwayla Yard-Gralla, likely the youngest vendor in attendance, was selling her handmade, woven potholders. “Do you like to cook?” was her marketing line that drew in customers.
Community Featured Veteran's Voice: 'Mental Health Resources for the Whole Family' If you’re a veteran’s spouse or family member and you’ve been carrying more than you can handle, you don’t have to do it alone.
Members only Music & Arts 16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month Visitors who are drawn to Floyd to experience the fall 16 Hands Studio Tour are encouraged to stay the night and experience the community’s warm hospitality, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, and enjoy the crisp mountain air while discovering one-of-a-kind art pieces.
Floyd County Government Featured County recognizes Election Worker Appreciation Day ahead of November election Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election started in September and can be completed at the Floyd County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St. The public is asked to use the back entrance to the courthouse.
News Featured Five named in racketeering indictments The cases are related to the RICO Act indictments that were handed down by the Floyd County Grand Jury in late-August. The RICO Act is a “means of going after organized crime” that has to do with drug distribution, money laundering, and human trafficking/prostitution.
News Featured Homegrown flooring company celebrates showroom opening Richard Schoonover and Grace McCutchan launched the idea behind Floyd Floor Co. in late-2024 with the simple goal of bringing “high-quality flooring options and installation services to our hometown.”
Elections 2025 Marshall speaks on rumors about Indian Valley residence Darren Marshall, who is running as a write-in candidate for the Indian Valley seat on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, addressed rumors this week that claim he doesn’t reside in the district he’s running to represent.
Members only Events Featured FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community Executive Director Keela Dooley-Marshall said "sustainability is key" in planning the future of the Center, noting that officials are working on a master site plan, preparing to go solar, and launching a new endowment to "secure the future" of the barn.
Community Featured Protection efforts aided by bat diversity These adorable “cats of the sky” get bad press according to Floyd’s Eric Wolf, Biotic Systems Assessor for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Wolf has spent his entire adult life dedicated to the love and protection of wildlife.
Community Featured Plenty's Volunteer Spotlight and monthly recipe The food bank is located at 192 Elephant Curve Rd., and pantry hours, which are open to everyone, are from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, and from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Music & Arts Featured Annual Cunningham Guitar Raffle benefits Handmade Music School mission The wood used for the top of this year's featured guitar is old-growth red spruce from a Hurricane Helene salvaged, blowdown tree from the high country of Grayson County. This tree was over 200 years old.
Schools Featured Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school "The yard sale is a fantastic opportunity to find unique treasures and support a vital cause: providing tuition assistance for Blue Mountain School students," organizers said in a statement earlier this week.
Community Featured Pet of the Week Neutered and up-to-date on vaccines, Spud is ready to be your new best friend.
Schools Featured Floyd students earn national Speaking and Service Awards Of the more than 100,000 student members of NSDA, the Floyd students that received recognition include Jamie Deremer, Arrow Bowman, Nico Anderson, Caroline Wall, and Rhys Bowman.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘Forgiveness — Time for some advanced Choose Love’ “Curriculum Corner” is a new, bi-weekly column written for Floyd Times by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
