Veteran journalist Doug Thompson dies at 78
A newspaperman to his core, Doug wrote his first story for The Farmville Herald at 10 years old, and he worked as a school photographer before graduating from Floyd County High School in 1964.
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Curriculum Corner: ‘Finding courage’
State doubles public land at Buffalo Mountain in $8.2M purchase
Floyd hosts 'Learning from the Bees' as it comes to the U.S. for the first time
CDC: Nearly 1 in 6 Floyd County adults face frequent mental distress
Floyd County High School Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class
Early voting in Floyd County surges ahead of Nov. 3 election
Local Government
AGENDA: Floyd Town Council, Oct. 1, 2026
View the agenda for the Oct. 1 Floyd Town Council meeting.
Town Council eyes parking lot improvements
AGENDA: Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Public Hearing + Regular Meeting, Sept. 22, 2026
Griffith declines proposal for debates across the Ninth
AGENDA: Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Sept. 8, 2026
Restructured Emergency Department highlights readiness and planning
AGENDA: Floyd Town Council, Sept. 3, 2026
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Community
Floyd hosts 'Learning from the Bees' as it comes to the U.S. for the first time
As it was announced that Floyd County was accepted as a Bee City USA affiliate last month, an international conference was kicking off in Floyd.
CDC: Nearly 1 in 6 Floyd County adults face frequent mental distress
Floyd County High School Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class
Community mourns cornerstone of Floyd’s music scene; Tribute events are planned
Tour de Dirt readies for 20th year of cycling fun and fellowship
Legacy of Allen Mills and success of The Lost and Found to be honored in tribute event
Classical concert features romantic favorites
Schools
Curriculum Corner: ‘Finding courage’
As the school year progresses, Amber adventures abound. Each day brings wonderful wild moments of discovery and endless opportunities for Ambers to learn with joy, wonder and courage.
Floyd County High School Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class
Community in Schools readies for launch of 'Connection Counts'
Curriculum Corner: 'Turning transition time into extra recess'
Curriculum Corner: 'New basics for a new year'
AGENDA: Floyd County Public Schools, Sept. 14, 2026
