News Floyd named Top Tiny Adventure Town “We’re grateful to everyone who voted and to those who work hard year-round to make Floyd a welcoming place for adventurers,” said Kathleen Legg, executive director of Floyd Tourism.
Music & Arts Featured Forrest Buehler takes on lead role in Southwest Virginia Ballet’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ The Floyd community is invited to get tickets to see Buehler in the lead role of Clara.
Community Featured Floyd man continues family tradition of dowsing Donald “Donny” Lucas remembers watching his father walk around with a stick in his hands as a six-year-old in the late 1950s. He was dowsing, or "water witching," using what is referred to as "The Gift" — a rare talent of being able to find groundwater from the surface.
Members only Community Featured Thrive Hive takes top spot in annual C4 Competition The annual C4 Business Development Series is supported by the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Economic Development Authority, and the Greater Roanoke/New River Valley Small Business Development Center.
Community Nonprofits sprint to finish 2025 strong: Energy presentation, Toy Drive, and Veteran support This article contains excerpts from the newsletters and websites of Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing (F.I.S.H.), Mountain Valor Services, and SustainFloyd.
News APCo sets dates for open houses to hear from local community members APCo representatives plan to file an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission next summer. If approved, construction is expected to begin early 2031 and conclude by late 2032.
Community October Land Transfers This information is public record. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.
Community Featured ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’: Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop is in need of volunteers The Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop requires no enrollment and fills “a massive gap” for families who might not be able to travel to Radford, Christiansburg, or Blacksburg for necessities.
Music & Arts Featured Where to Buy Your Tree and Wreaths this Holiday Season Whatever your plan is to celebrate this holiday season, we know that as long as you're are celebrating it in Floyd, it will be magical.
Community Citizens announces scholarships available to students in service area; Deadline Feb. 26, 2026 In addition to the FRS General Scholarship, the program includes numerous named scholarship opportunities that do not require a match from NTCA members. These scholarships have detailed criteria for eligibility, and range in value from $1,000 to $9,000.
Members only Sports Featured Floyd clinches 26-21 win against James River to advance post-season run The Buffaloes will face the number two seed Gretna Hawks at Gretna High School next Friday (Nov. 21) for the region semifinals. The Hawks have a similar in season record as the Buffaloes. It is expected that this will be a very intense game on both sides.
Community Pet of the Week Spud is a smart boy. Volunteers at FCHS say he responds wonderfully to positive reinforcement and enjoys learning new things. He's social, loves people, and gets along great with other dogs.
Events Annual Gingerbread Contest returns: Register by Nov. 28 Award categories include General, Youth, Popular, Judges’ Choice, Creative, and Business. Kids are encouraged to enter their own creations into the Youth category (13 and under). Local businesses are invited to participate and be represented in the Business Category.
Members only Events WIN Care brings new services to Floyd “Our goal is to create a welcoming space where patients feel valued and receive the care they deserve,” said Pamela Logan, CEO of WIN Care Health. “With our combined services, we aim to meet various health needs, whether it’s an urgent care visit, a routine check-up, or specialized wound care...”
Community Featured Use local firewood safely this winter It is recommended by the Virginia Department of Forestry to not use firewood from more than 50 miles away. This article includes a list of firewood that is available in Floyd County.
News Featured Nonprofit News This article contains excerpts from nonprofit newsletters including The Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Plenty! Farm and Food Bank, Partnership for Floyd, and First Steps.
Community Pet of the Week Neglected by his owners, a neighbor rescued Edward and brought him to the humane society to get him the veterinary care he needed.
Elections 2025 Featured About 61% of Floyd's registered voters deliver in 2025 General Election The Floyd County Board of Elections said this week that the voter turnout this year was “strong,” with a total of 7,403 ballots cast, equating to about 61% of all registered voters in the county. Of those ballots, 3,277 were cast during the early voting period that started in September.
Veteran's Voice Veteran's Voice: 'One Plate at the Table' The world turns up the volume this time of year — lights, music, commercials, and so many slogans about “joy.” The truth is, a lot of veterans and caregivers spend the holidays holding more pain than they can say out loud, drowning in things like grief, distance, exhaustion, bills, and isolation.
Members only Sports Featured Buffaloes face Highlanders in final regular season game The regular season for the Buffaloes varsity football ended with an overall record of 7-3. They are the third seed for Region 2C going into the playoff season, and they are going to play the James River Knights at home on Nov.14.
Music & Arts On-The-Rise winners release new album In addition to helping pave the way for success at FloydFest 2025, their first album earned the band top honors at the 2024 MerleFest Band Competition and a spot to perform at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in September.
Community Floyd County honors its veterans with annual parade Alongside veterans, the procession included Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, The Floyd County High School Marching Band, motorcycles, vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and fire trucks and tractors, some pulling decorated trailers full of passengers.
Paid-members only Music & Arts Exhibitions to close on Nov. 29 Floyd County residents with pieces in the New Works exhibition include Barb Ackerman, Diohn Brancaleoni, Charlie Brouwer, Andrew Conner, Carrie Gault, Steve Hessler, Steven Kenny,Catheerine Pauley, Marsha Paulekas, Estela Salas, and Howard Wenger.
Community Applications are open for scholarships from CFNRV, Floyd Chamber The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open until Jan. 23, 2026, and Floyd Chamber applications are open until April 1, 2026.
