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New County Administrator Chiddo is guided by faith, family, and service

New County Administrator Chiddo is guided by faith, family, and service

“I value the opportunity to build strong relationships with staff, elected officials, and citizens of the county,” Chiddo said. “... Bringing people together to solve problems, improve services, and promote solutions for positive overall results benefiting the county.”

Christmas Store opens at new location this week

Christmas Store opens at new location this week

Among its thousands of offerings available to purchase each year are a number of artificial Christmas trees, a variety of assorted stockings for every taste, festive dinnerware, ribbon and wrapping paper, spare string lights, wreaths, tree skirts, winter village pieces, wall decor, and much more.

Curriculum Corner: 'Amber Autumn'

Curriculum Corner: 'Amber Autumn'

Bookshares are intended for children to gain experience with speaking and sharing information in front of a familiar group. It is an opportunity for children to share a love of literature with each other as well as a time for students to share stories and ideas that are special to their families.

Officials hope that Groundwater Corrective Action program can be terminated in 2030

Officials hope that Groundwater Corrective Action program can be terminated in 2030

Newcomb said he expects to receive three comments from DEQ officials after they’ve reviewed data from the most recent round of sampling, the first regarding the location of the sentinel well, which was installed in 2011 on the property adjacent to the landfill.

16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month

16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month

Visitors who are drawn to Floyd to experience the fall 16 Hands Studio Tour are encouraged to stay the night and experience the community’s warm hospitality, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, and enjoy the crisp mountain air while discovering one-of-a-kind art pieces.

County recognizes Election Worker Appreciation Day ahead of November election

County recognizes Election Worker Appreciation Day ahead of November election

Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election started in September and can be completed at the Floyd County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St. The public is asked to use the back entrance to the courthouse.

Five named in racketeering indictments

Five named in racketeering indictments

The cases are related to the RICO Act indictments that were handed down by the Floyd County Grand Jury in late-August. The RICO Act is a “means of going after organized crime” that has to do with drug distribution, money laundering, and human trafficking/prostitution.