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Floyd joins in 100 School Celebration for Communities in Schools

Floyd joins in 100 School Celebration for Communities in Schools

Today, CIS-AH proudly serves over 40,000 students in 115 schools within 17 school divisions. Floyd joined the program at the start of this school year.

FCSO alerts residents to active scam

FCSO alerts residents to active scam

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious calls to FCSO as soon as possible by calling (540) 745-9334.

Rural Reflections: 'Hands'

Rural Reflections: 'Hands'

It’s nice for once to just have one simple look, at one simple part on our body, our Hands.

Lenten series kicks off this week at Zion

Lenten series kicks off this week at Zion

The series brings together community members for simple shared meals, scripture, and guided conversation focused on compassion, hospitality, and resilience.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Meet Cassie, Carly, and Sandy from the Floyd County Humane Society. Cassie and Carly are eight-month-old sisters. They would like to be adopted together but can go separately. They are both super sweet and loving. SPONSORED We offer locally sourced, insect and rot resistant hemlock, and lots of other species

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

The Expo will feature a diverse mix of local storefront businesses alongside home-based and non-brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of Floyd’s business community in one convenient location.

Chamber event showcases new businesses and community growth

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Chamber event showcases new businesses and community growth

Providing members with the opportunity to interact with one another and highlight their businesses is a core tenet of active chambers, Fett said.

Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards

Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards

Floyd County businesses were among the “Best of the Blue Ridge” honorees when Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine announced the winners of its 16th annual awards last month. Last October, the publication’s readers nominated their favorite outdoor businesses, events, food and drink destinations, and attractions across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic,

Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend

Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend

Join the Floyd Historical Society at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (321 W. Main St. in Floyd) to learn more about Black History in Virginia.

Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?'

Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?'

I was watching "The Crown" yesterday while eating my usual and customary lunch apple. A line from the script grabbed my attention. It was spoken by the frail and apparently dying sister of Admiral Mountbatten as she languished in her bed. She and her brother were commiserating their

Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues

Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues

Scientists have discovered that lack of daylight changes our hormones. The effect of sunlight on our bodies causes the brain to produce serotonin for mood regulation.

Veteran's Voice: 'Community Is the First Line of Prevention Against Veteran Suicide'

Veteran's Voice

Veteran's Voice: 'Community Is the First Line of Prevention Against Veteran Suicide'

In a small community, we tend to assume we know when someone is struggling. Sometimes we do, but just as often, people pull back quietly. They stop coming to events, stop answering messages, stop showing up in the places where we are used to seeing them. Life gets busy, seasons

Announcing 'Dear Pamela' to highlight health, plus more winter tips

Announcing 'Dear Pamela' to highlight health, plus more winter tips

Floyd Times is partnering with WIN Care Health CEO and provider Pamela Logan to answer health-related questions from the community. The series, "Dear Pamela," will follow the classic format of "Dear Abby."

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

The preliminary study emphasizes the “fragility of the system during drought" due to Floyd’s geographic location and its dependence on “water recharge,” which is the process of water infiltrating the ground and refilling fractures via precipitation, runoff, and the like.

Floyd Homefront, Part 4 [Final]: Town Efforts — Donnkenny and Harris Street

Floyd Homefront

Floyd Homefront, Part 4 [Final]: Town Efforts — Donnkenny and Harris Street

“Floyd Homefront” is a Floyd Times series that examines the ways in which the Floyd government is working to address the local housing crisis. Part 4, "Town Efforts,” focuses on projects within town limits.

Town receives grant funding for Donnkenny remediation

Town receives grant funding for Donnkenny remediation

The Town of Floyd is one beneficiary, receiving a total of $262,500 for "remediation of asbestos-containing material in a former apparel manufacturing building [aka the Donnkenny site, located behind Food Lion]..."

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Foster kitties Dilly and Mowgli are ready for their forever homes.

‘Local Love’ lineup revealed for FloydFest Daydream

‘Local Love’ lineup revealed for FloydFest Daydream

Each of these unique talents will pepper performances over the five days of FloydFest 26~Daydream, which is set to take place Wednesday to Sunday, July 22-26, 2026, at FestivalPark in Check.

Town Council taps Thompson for interim vacancy

Town Council taps Thompson for interim vacancy

Thompson is the first female on town council since 2018, according to Town records provided by Clerk Lynn Gregory. The last female council member was Karen Bingham, who served an eight-year term. Prior to Bingham, Rebecca Harman served on council from 1990 to 1998.

Curriculum Corner: 'Lessons in Love'

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Curriculum Corner: 'Lessons in Love'

I took time to slow down and support them where they may have needed it, so this week we didn’t begin our measurements unit. I’m sure now that we have reviewed this important concept the Ambers are ready for some new mathematics to practice and learn.

Bond denied for man named in RICO Act indictments

Bond denied for man named in RICO Act indictments

Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Branscom told Judge Mike Fleenor on Feb. 3 that the bridal shop served as a “hub” and “front” for the drug dealing in Rockbridge and Floyd counties, which in turn funded the human trafficking operation.

Backstories and Backyards: Buttermilk, Biscuits, and Butter

Backstories and Backyards: Buttermilk, Biscuits, and Butter

The "Backstories and Backyards" column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history. This month's column churned up stories behind a century-old butter mold and print. When asked, "Do

Rural Reflection: '123 (Again)'

Rural Reflection: '123 (Again)'

1, 2, 3, a simple numerical order that many in modern English learn from a very young age. This week's writing incorporates many different views and observations of timeless chaos and the sign of the times. I figured it again this time. Evil has pestered me, beneath my

Local Valentine's Day Events

Local Valentine's Day Events

Spend Valentine’s Day with your loved ones at one (or more!) Floyd County events designed with the occasion in mind.

Students return to school after two-week break

Students return to school after two-week break

“School buses handle snow differently than personal vehicles due to their size,” Cromer said. “Because buses are rear-wheel drive, an empty bus can be dangerous to drive in snow because it lacks the necessary weight to stay grounded."