Pets of the Week
Floyd County Humane Society litter mates Dustin (gray/white) and Domino (tan/white) have grown up at the shelter. They are the sweetest 10-month-old kittens.
Contributed Report
Letter to the Editor: Kindness is Contagious
They say hatred is contagious. Well, so is kindness. Let us make kindness the strongest contagion ever seen in this troubled but wonderful country of ours.
Curriculum Corner: 'Turning transition time into extra recess'
Copper students want to learn, but they don’t necessarily have a good grasp of how time flies when we’re having fun. Setting up our learning environment to make it easier to achieve our goals is a step on the way to intrinsic motivation.
Mountain Valor secures $350K grant for veteran suicide prevention
While Mountain Valor does not provide clinical or mental health treatment, it does aim to address factors that are primary drivers of veteran suicide risk, such as isolation, unmet basic needs, and disconnection from resources.
Art Center unveils new exhibits
There will be a free reception from 4-6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 3, where guests can meet participating artists, explore the galleries, enjoy complimentary light refreshments, and visit the cash bar.
Pet of the Week
Bandit was taken into her previous home as a tiny kitten and lovingly raised. She has been a happy, indoor cat and is used to living with other cats.
Rotary’s annual Chili Cookoff returns
Teams representing Floyd County EMS, Floyd Volunteer Fire Department, and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office will compete for bragging rights while raising funds for all three organizations.