Floyd named Top Tiny Adventure Town
“We’re grateful to everyone who voted and to those who work hard year-round to make Floyd a welcoming place for adventurers,” said Kathleen Legg, executive director of Floyd Tourism.
Contributed Report
World Atlas names Floyd one of the Commonwealth’s ‘Cutest Small Towns’
Nonprofits sprint to finish 2025 strong: Energy presentation, Toy Drive, and Veteran support
This article contains excerpts from the newsletters and websites of Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing (F.I.S.H.), Mountain Valor Services, and SustainFloyd.
APCo sets dates for open houses to hear from local community members
APCo representatives plan to file an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission next summer. If approved, construction is expected to begin early 2031 and conclude by late 2032.
Citizens announces scholarships available to students in service area; Deadline Feb. 26, 2026
In addition to the FRS General Scholarship, the program includes numerous named scholarship opportunities that do not require a match from NTCA members. These scholarships have detailed criteria for eligibility, and range in value from $1,000 to $9,000.
Pet of the Week
Spud is a smart boy. Volunteers at FCHS say he responds wonderfully to positive reinforcement and enjoys learning new things. He's social, loves people, and gets along great with other dogs.
Annual Gingerbread Contest returns: Register by Nov. 28
Award categories include General, Youth, Popular, Judges’ Choice, Creative, and Business. Kids are encouraged to enter their own creations into the Youth category (13 and under). Local businesses are invited to participate and be represented in the Business Category.