Floyd County Government County awards contracts to Childress, EMI Security There will only be one Board of Supervisors meeting in November and one in December, unless otherwise announced. They will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, respectively.
Community Featured PHOTOS: Halloween in Floyd 2025 A collaborative effort among the Town of Floyd, Floyd County, local businesses and nonprofits, and homeowners, this year’s Spooky Street was the fifth iteration of the event, which started as a drive-thru opportunity for kids to enjoy during the pandemic.
Elections 2025 Featured Preliminary Results for Floyd County Elections Floyd County Registrar Sarah Campbell said Tuesday that the canvass to count write-in votes and certify election results will begin Wednesday morning.
Schools Communities in Schools launches in Floyd Superintendent Cromer said that integrating CIS has been an “overwhelmingly positive experience.” She said, “The CIS organization has done an excellent job of connecting our students with more resources that help them overcome barriers to success..."
News Featured Floyd County Food Resources While federal/judicial decisions on funding SNAP during the shutdown are changing daily, Floyd County has homegrown resources to help residents who might be in need of food assistance now and in the future.
News No injuries reported in Check fire According to a statement made by Station 3 officials on Saturday, when units arrived, they found a wood-frame, single-story home with “heavy fire involvement throughout 50% of the structure.”
Floyd County Government Council prepares for Election Day, PSA-related meeting with Supervisors Before the meeting adjourned, Griffin gave the floor to Vice Mayor Chris Bond and Councilman Bruce Turner to say what they would like ahead of the Nov. 4 election. He said it might be easier to do before the election instead of afterward.
Floyd County Government Featured PSA Board says Town/County meeting is 'imperative' in deciding best path forward One of the biggest obstacles faced by the PSA Board is that the Authority has been underfunded since its establishment in 1974, leaving it to Town and County governments, as separate entities, to meet fiscal needs.
Sports Featured Golfers follow nearly undefeated season with run for state title “These kids were winners long before the State Championship,” Coach Davis said. “And I was the biggest winner — I was blessed to be their coach. Through God, all things are truly possible.”
Floyd County Government Featured County plans fencing project at Storker’s Knob green box site County Administrator Kim Chiddo said on Oct. 9 that to her knowledge, within the past three months, a total of 12 citations have been issued for misusing green box sites around the county.
Community Pet of the Week There is some age on Sonny, but his heart and body act like a young man, and he would love a family that is outdoorsy with older kids to hike with, but no cats (he is much too interested in them).
Members only Community Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary While Skyline celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year, its roots along the Blue Ridge Parkway were actually planted more than 200 years ago.
Floyd County Government Featured Town to step back from manned Visitors Center, plans to launch ‘micro centers’ Morris said that after discussions with other Floyd officials, including the Floyd Tourism Council, and officials from neighboring counties there was a “consistent agreement” that Floyd should move away from having a manned center.
Elections 2025 Get to know your candidates — Virginia House of Delegates District 47 Yvonne Rorrer and Wren Williams respond to questions from Floyd Times.
Community Featured 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.”
News Featured 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.
Schools Featured 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.
Floyd County Government 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.
Members only Music & Arts 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.
Floyd County Government Featured 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.
News Featured 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.
News Featured Homegrown flooring company celebrates showroom opening Richard Schoonover and Grace McCutchan launched the idea behind Floyd Floor Co. in late-2024 with the simple goal of bringing “high-quality flooring options and installation services to our hometown.”
Elections 2025 Marshall speaks on rumors about Indian Valley residence Darren Marshall, who is running as a write-in candidate for the Indian Valley seat on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, addressed rumors this week that claim he doesn’t reside in the district he’s running to represent.
Members only Events Featured FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community Executive Director Keela Dooley-Marshall said "sustainability is key" in planning the future of the Center, noting that officials are working on a master site plan, preparing to go solar, and launching a new endowment to "secure the future" of the barn.
