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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.

Schools

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."

Community

June Bug Center receives funding from IBMA Foundation

The International Bluegrass Music Association Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in project grants to 11 bluegrass programs, including the Junior Appalachian Musicians program at the June Bug Center in Floyd.

Community

Pets of the Week

Foster cats Cali and Rose are very sweet young cats. These Valentine sisters will melt your heart. Cali is the more outgoing type; Rose is a bit shy at first.

Music & Arts

Art Center galleries to reopen with new solo exhibitions Feb. 21

On display until April 4, the new exhibitions explore emotion, texture, memory, and place through distinct artistic voices. They offer visitors an immersive experience across multiple artistic voices and mediums, united by a shared sense of curiosity, reflection, and creative exploration.

Community

Fragments from Floyd: 'If Power is Out on a Three Dog Night'

"If Power is Out on a Three Dog Night" was originally published on Jan. 14, 2021.

Community

Beyond the Tap, Part 3: The Divide

Beyond the Tap, Part 3: “The Divide,” addresses misconceptions about who the PSA serves in Floyd County.

News

January Land Transfers

This information is public record.

News

Town Council to appoint interim member

Council is expected to appoint an interim member at its Feb. 5 meeting to fill the vacancy left by Paul LeMay, according to Town Manager Morris. LeMay resigned his seat on Dec. 18, 2025, and said he’s “going to be doing a lot of traveling” so “it’s a good idea that I turn it over to someone else.”

Legacy Honors

Luke Staengl makes his journey onward

Luke Staengl was a founding member and long-time supporter of Blue Mountain School in Floyd; a council member of Sustain Floyd; a lobbyer for environmentally-sustainable policies; a speaker/presenter at conferences and universities; and the owner of Pragmatic Environmental Solutions Company (PESCO).

Music & Arts

Unpacking the legendary Korn Kutters

This project has not only been a project for the family members of the Korn Kutters, but also for the extended community and beyond.

Community

Willis UMC to merge with Floyd UMC this summer

The final service at Willis UMC will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 11:15 a.m., and there will be a special service to welcome the members from Willis into the Floyd congregation on Sunday, July 12, at their regular worship time of 10 a.m. with a lunch to follow.

Community

Rural Reflections: 'Bruises'

"Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.

Community

Pets of the Week

These adorable foster pups will be available for adoption from the Floyd Humane Society just around Valentine's Day.

News

FCA, FloydFest receive grant funding for tourism efforts

FloydFest 2026~Daydream received $20,000 in grant funding, and the Floyd Living Traditions Festival received $5,000.

News Featured

Floyd Homefront, Part 3: Nurturing the Workforce

Floyd Homefront Part 3, “Nurturing the Workforce,” is about key aspects of Floyd County's locally driven economy and the value of investing in the infrastructure employers need.

News Featured

Beyond the Tap, Part 2: The Cost

As the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority stands today, it is able to fund regular operations through its rates and customer base of about 500, but it is not able to invest in projects for improvement.

Community

PHOTOS: Winter Weather — Jan. 24-25, 2026

Despite the initial forecast for Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 24-25) of about two feet of snow, Floyd County and its surrounding areas saw more of an accumulation of sleet than soft powder.

Community

Curriculum Corner: 'Returning to Regular Schedule'

As we eased back into the rhythm of school after winter break, we tried to keep our classroom activities light and fun, and when we center our lessons around the joy of learning that still includes valuable instructional time.

Community Featured

Making friends and connections at the Floyd Chamber Luncheon

Fett gave a business update, saying that excitement about the Chamber’s new management team and direction has attracted new members. “We’re up to 205 members, and we’re growing,” she said.

Sports Featured

Beegle sets new record in Indoor Track at Radford

"We are very happy with how the team performed this weekend," said Director of Track and Field Shelli Sayers. "... Our young athletes really stepped up to the challenge. Quinlan Beegle is really starting to find his role and lead the men's program."

Veteran's Voice

Veteran's Voice: 'It’s Not Too Late to File'

Many veterans filed once, hit a wall, and never went back. Survivors often assume that if nothing was in place at the time of death, there are no options now.

Community

Pets of the Week

Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster kitties Bitsy and Beau, a bonded pair of kittens that are approximately six months old.

Community Featured

Continuing legacy: New owners take the reins at Tuggle’s Gap

Community input is being noted, and they look forward to working with locals and other local businesses. The new owners want to create an environment that makes Tuggle’s Gap Roadside Inn the place to be and make it a Floyd County staple again.