Community Pets of the Week This sweet young trio came under the humane society's care when their owner passed away. Volunteers just don't have the heart to separate these bonded sisters that they call the three amigas, they said.
Members only News Featured NRCC recognized as top community college "...I believe this distinction reflects the daily work of our outstanding faculty and staff as well as the support of our partners across the New River Valley,” said NRCC President Robert Brandon. “It affirms that our focus on excellence ... is making a real difference for our students.”
News Featured Regional Cancer Advisory Board seeks local residents to help set priorities SWVA CAB is focused on serving Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties; and the cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford.
Members only News Featured Community Wi-Fi, Carroll County expansion help mark 2025 annual meeting “Our team at Citizens realizes there are other options for internet service, but our team is superior in delivery, customer service, and technical support. We have heard this statement over and over as customers request Citizens because of our commitment...”
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘A week in the life of an Amethyst’ “Curriculum Corner” is a bi-weekly column written by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
News Chancellor recognized as top agent Chancellor has been a real estate agent since 2020 and started Remax Dominion in 2023.
Community Pet of the Week Floyd County Humane Society is hosting a Rabies Clinic (free to Floyd County residents) in the parking lot of Citizens Telephone Cooperative from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Events Mindful Families Series to focus on 'Everyday Blessings' Rather than focusing on “perfect” parenting techniques, the program emphasizes the inner work of becoming more conscious and compassionate with both ourselves and our children. By doing this inner work, parents can create more peaceful and authentic family relationships.
Events Nonprofit plans Open House for next week Visitors at the Open House will be able to learn about available treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Music-Based Psychotherapy, Nature-Informed Therapy, and more.
Music & Arts Troika plans Barnes reception next week "There is inherent power in the stories we tell,” Nicholas said. “That is why I base my art around the stories that have made me who I am; the story of my family. The story of the land I grew up on. The story of the materials I work with."
News Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday Library officials said in a release about the ribbon cutting, “community support was strong from the start, and the project received many generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local organizations.”
Community Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial The panel discussion will delve into the growing movement for green burial and its potential in Southwest Virginia. Representatives from Blue Ridge Green Burial will share updates on their efforts to establish a Conservation Burial Ground in Floyd County.
Events Featured Floyd Sheriff’s Office joins EMS and Fire Department for 2025 Chili Cookoff fundraiser The cookoff will take place as part of Citizens Co-op’s Free Community Concert, featuring live music by Jerry Wimmer and Bottom of the Barrel, along with axe throwing, food trucks, and more.
