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Pets of the Week

Tiger is four years old, and Aria is seven. They are a bonded pair, so volunteers are advocating for them to be adopted together.

Floyd County Government Featured

Sale to close on Town-owned properties

Town Council first moved to sell town-owned property at 115, 121 and 127 Harris St., and the Greenman Inn property at 120 W. Main St. at its May 15 meeting for $520,000 plus half of the carried interest from the original purchase date of Dec. 8, 2023.

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Yoga Jam kicks off this week

Instructors — who will lead not only yoga sessions but also sound baths, nature walks and educational workshops — include Mary Brown of Jivamukti Yoga, Joe Klein of Be Well Now, Katie Sutton and Josh Vogt of Zen Within Academy, ShirleyAnn Burgess of Living Light River Studio, and many more.

After School Programs at the June Bug Center

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After School Programs at the June Bug Center

Mountain Valor Fest returns to unite local vets

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Mountain Valor Fest returns to unite local vets

Floyd County Government Featured

County addresses Land Division Ordinance misconceptions

Learn more about the proposed Land Division Ordinance and stay up-to-date about meetings regarding changes by visiting www.floydcova.gov and attending/viewing regular Board of Supervisors meetings.

Backstories and Backyards: Barrel-making

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Backstories and Backyards: Barrel-making

Kathleen Ingoldsby introduces an occasional column looking back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places and events of different eras in Floyd County history.

Community

Peer-based recovery center opens in Floyd

“Research has shown that peer recovery centers reduce relapse rates, by offering hope, resources and a community that help turn lives around,” Chiddo said. “The centers are... magnets for recovery. Having Certified Peer Recovery Specialists promotes the positive change...”

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Living Traditions return this weekend

The third annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, to be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, is a free event held both outdoors and inside the center’s historic 1940s-era dairy barn.

News

Offices up for election in November; Important dates

Locally on Nov. 4, community members will be voting for two seats on Floyd Town Council and mayor of Floyd, two representatives for the Board of Supervisors (Indian Valley and Courthouse), and two seats on the Floyd County Public School Board (Indian Valley and Courthouse).

Animal shelter construction expected to begin in spring

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Animal shelter construction expected to begin in spring

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Tourism Director named Rising Star

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Registration open for Floyd C4

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FCSO searching for missing person

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Peter Bodai, 44. According to a poster from The Aware Foundation, which was issued and shared by the official FCSO Facebook page on Aug. 16, Bodai left his residence on Wednesday, Aug. 13 and may be driving a blue 2017

Schools

Board readies for new school year

The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Tractor Fun Run to benefit two young adults

The 18th annual Fun Run will benefit Josiah Cockram and Madison Zeman when it takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Sports

Floyd County High School sports schedules (Fall 2025)

Schedules are subject to change. Visit the official Three Rivers District website for the most up-to-date information. Golf (Varsity) Thursday, Aug. 7 — @ Forest Park Country Club vs. Martinsville Monday, Aug. 11 — @ Great Oaks Country Club vs. Multiple Schools Thursday, Aug. 14 — @ Botetourt Golf Club vs. James River (Buchanan) Monday, Aug.