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Sheriff Craig: Flock cameras 'are out' at end of contract

Sheriff Craig: Flock cameras 'are out' at end of contract

The Flock cameras have recently been a topic of discussion throughout the country and Southwest Virginia because of their Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) capabilities, which citizens say result in constant surveillance and tracking.

Initial agreement for Flock cameras expires in August; County has not received request for renewal

Initial agreement for Flock cameras expires in August; County has not received request for renewal

While details were brought to County Administration in 2023, the start of the private two-year, reimbursement grant was not initiated until 2024. The two years cover 2024-2026, and the grant is set to end in late August.

Community members bring Flock concerns to Board of Supervisors

Community members bring Flock concerns to Board of Supervisors

Speakers at the meeting expressed their opposition to being constantly surveilled and tracked via the Flock cameras throughout the county.

GiveLocalNRV 2026 raises more than $1 million for the region's nonprofits

GiveLocalNRV 2026 raises more than $1 million for the region's nonprofits

The Editorial Team of Floyd Times would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Gather, which graciously hosted our Power Hour event as a part of its soft opening. We could not do what we do without the support of our community and those who believe in the power of local news.

Floyd County crash claims the life of Roanoke man

Floyd County crash claims the life of Roanoke man

A Roanoke motorcyclist died in a crash including two other vehicles in Floyd County on Sunday. Kenneth Martin Wingfield, 69, was driving a Harley Davidson north when he crossed the center line and side-swiped a southbound Chevrolet Cruze, according to Virginia State Police. Wingfield then hit a Range Rover

Early voting is open for Dual Primaries

Early voting is open for Dual Primaries

In addition to being open for Early Voting on two Saturdays before Election Day (Aug. 4), Floyd County voters can cast their ballots at the Registrar’s Office on two Sundays — July 19 and July 26 — between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Countdown to Giving Day: Nonprofits gear up for next week's main event

Countdown to Giving Day: Nonprofits gear up for next week's main event

Floyd organizations are leading the GiveLocalNRV 2026 Early Giving Leaderboard ahead of Giving Day, which will be held from noon on Wednesday, June 24, to noon on Thursday, June 25. Find a list of Giving Day events in this article!