Floyd students get hands-on experience at FCA
During the March 31 excursion, students broke up into two groups and alternated between painting with FCA artist/paint instructor Ivy Morris and making stained glass with instructor Lisa Thompson.
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Hundreds gather in Floyd for third No Kings protest
“Our neighbors here, regardless of party, know the whole story and they are ready for a change. We cannot count our neighbors out. We have to bring everybody back to the table. It is not time to meet people in their politics. It is time to meet them in their pain."
'Taste of Floyd' showcases local culinary artistry
Held Sunday, March 22, at the Center, the third annual event drew attendees from across the region and from out-of-state to sample sweet and savory delights from the culinary community of Floyd.
Floyd Chamber hosts inaugural Business Expo
The Community Room was filled with 14 table displays spotlighting online and brick and mortar businesses of Chamber members. Members engaged in conversations, answered questions about their businesses, and gave out brochures, business cards, samples, and gifts to the public.
Floyd's Mystical Witches gift funds to June Bug Center, Floyd Friends of Asylum Seekers
Through their annual calendar sales, yard sales, raffles, and donation drives, the witches have previously raised enough funds to purchase freezers for Plenty!, build a fenced outdoor area for dogs at the county’s animal control pound, help a local family facing childhood cancer, and more.
Local author to discuss the convent and beyond at The Book House
Taylor is still adventuring, still learning, taking classes, leading a dream group, and is open to trust whatever comes next. She will be featured at an Author’s Talk and book signing at The Book House on north Locust Street on Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m.
Historical Society program highlights 'Untold Stories of African American History'
“Some [enslaved] people who learned a trade were able to hire themselves out or be hired by their masters to do special projects... Black people did everything – they piloted cargo on boats, built railroads, worked in factories, made wine, whiskey and beer.”