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News

FCA, FloydFest receive grant funding for tourism efforts

FloydFest 2026~Daydream received $20,000 in grant funding, and the Floyd Living Traditions Festival received $5,000.

Community

Curriculum Corner: 'Returning to Regular Schedule'

As we eased back into the rhythm of school after winter break, we tried to keep our classroom activities light and fun, and when we center our lessons around the joy of learning that still includes valuable instructional time.

Sports Featured

Beegle sets new record in Indoor Track at Radford

"We are very happy with how the team performed this weekend," said Director of Track and Field Shelli Sayers. "... Our young athletes really stepped up to the challenge. Quinlan Beegle is really starting to find his role and lead the men's program."

Community

Pets of the Week

Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster kitties Bitsy and Beau, a bonded pair of kittens that are approximately six months old.

News

Citizens completes fiber work in Wythe

Citizens is a member-owned Cooperative that has delivered telephone, Internet, and TV technology to Floyd County and surrounding communities for over 110 years. Citizens's office is located at 220 Webbs Mill Rd. in Floyd. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community

Trio of local businesses unite in 'spirit of cooperation'

Kindred Designs, Plant Matters, and The Buffalo Hemp Company are now sharing a large retail space, creating a unique shopping destination rooted in creativity, wellness, and community.

Community

Pups of the Week

The Floyd County Humane Society has puppies. Eight pups and their mom will be available to adopt on Feb. 15.

Events

Floyd library to host 'Susanna’s Midnight Ride' author for VA250

Meet McNamee and learn more about "Susanna's Midnight Ride" at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Floyd library is located at 321 W. Main St.

News

From the Pastor: St. Mark announces final services

It is with great sadness, and after much prayer and discernment, that the St. Mark Church Council has begun the process toward closure.

Community

Local scouts take on Florida for annual winter trip

We donned wetsuits the next chilly morning and walked to the boat that would take us to snorkel with the manatees. The ground was cold on our bare feet but once in the water, the wetsuits did their magic and with snorkels and masks, we swam with many, many manatees.

Community

Curriculum Corner: 'The Value of Group Games'

When you drive past our campus and hear the sounds of laughter echoing from the recess field or catch glimpses of students racing through the woods, know that what you're witnessing is a carefully designed curriculum in action.

Events

Reception for young artists set for this Friday

This year’s exhibitions are now on view in three galleries, with an opening reception scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. The reception is free and open to the public.

Community

Pet of the Week

Shadow is a six-year-old spayed female, up-to-date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. She is feeling very scared with all the recent changes and just wants to hide.

Music & Arts

Call to Artists: Center announces Floyd Plein Air Biennial 2026

The Floyd Plein Air Biennial brings together talented artists from across the region and beyond to paint the inspiring landscapes, farms, waterways, and town scenes that define our community in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Community

Plenty!'s January Newsletter: Ken's Spicy White Bean Soup and more

"As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support you've shown to Plenty! Farm and Food Bank. Your generosity has been the cornerstone of our efforts to nourish our community and foster connections among neighbors."

Community

SustainFloyd announces Prefills

The following is from the Jan. 1, 2026, newsletter from SustainFloyd. The nonprofit's first newsletter of 2026 included a few top moments from 2025 and previews of what the new year has in store.

Featured

Pet of the Week

Velma is six years young, spayed, and up to date on everything. FCHS is praying 2026 will be the year she finds love.

Community Featured

Rural Reflections: 'Signify'

"Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.

Community

The Book House provides a 'refuge for the curious'

By Sarah Chrosniak You notice it before you reach the porch — the house with a lot of windows, sitting just slightly crooked, as if it once danced and hasn't quite stopped. And in fact, it has danced; it used to be the home of WROF 95.7, an

Community

PHOTOS: Officers enjoy Shop with a Cop 2025

To help make Christmas a little brighter this year, Floyd County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) staff and officers hosted its annual Shop with a Cop in Galax on Dec. 19. The department shared photos and a statement on its Facebook page the following day: "We had the privilege

Schools

Skyline National Bank donates $100,000 to support Floyd track renovation

The Floyd County High School track, which has been in use for more than two decades, is in need of resurfacing to ensure continued safety and long-term use. The $450,000 renovation project will benefit more than 120 student-athletes each season while also serving uses beyond school programs.

News

Buffalo Mountain Preserve expands by 975 acres

Through a partnership with The Conservation Fund, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has acquired land surrounding the three sides of the existing preserve, nearly doubling its size to 2,121 acres.

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Community

Pets of the Week

Community

Curriculum Corner: 'Showing up for Floyd'

The Sapphires are eager to give back, and several recent projects proved to be a sweet and close-to-home way to bring joy to their loved ones.

Music & Arts Featured

Rural Reflections: 'Look'

"Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.