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16 Hands swaps traditional open studios for centralized Potters Market

16 Hands swaps traditional open studios for centralized Potters Market

While 16 Hands has historically hosted self-guided studio tours, where visitors travel across the countryside to several artists’ studios, the spring 2026 market begins a new tradition by presenting a pottery market at a single, central location.

Dear Pamela: Can't shake lingering cough

Dear Pamela: Can't shake lingering cough

"I’m hoping you can recommend more natural, plant-based things I can use to complement my conventional treatment."

Early voting for Special Election ends this week

Early voting for Special Election ends this week

This Saturday (April 18) is the last chance voters have to cast their ballots early for the April 21 Special Election. Ballots can be cast at the Floyd County Courthouse on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

While black cats in need of permanent homes often face black cat bias (BCB) and are often viewed as "bad omens," they have just as much love to give as any other feline friend. Floyd County Humane Society foster cats Elvis and Onyx are perfect examples.

Curriculum Corner: ‘Exploring careers and expanding horizons’

Curriculum Corner: ‘Exploring careers and expanding horizons’

This week in “Get a Life,” we all decided on careers. This really flexed our research muscles. We had a worksheet to help us decide on a career, having us reflect on our skills and interests, and then looked into what careers applied.

Donations turn into holiday magic through The Perfect Gift Shop

Donations turn into holiday magic through The Perfect Gift Shop

This year’s Mega Yard Sale to support TPGS is being held until April 25 in the old Finders Keepers building at 219 E. Main St. Items include glassware, electronics, clothes, Christmas decor, tools, shoes, sewing accessories, bedding, furniture, and more.

On-the-Rise Class of 2026 features 10 up-and-comers

On-the-Rise Class of 2026 features 10 up-and-comers

Last week, FloydFest organizers announced the award-winning festival’s On-the-Rise Competition Class of 2026, a quintessential cornerstone of the FloydFest brand, which fosters emerging talent by giving the next generation of up-and-coming performers a stage, a leg-up and an audience.