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The Book House provides a 'refuge for the curious'

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

PHOTOS: Officers enjoy Shop with a Cop 2025

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

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

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.

Buffalo Mountain Preserve expands by 975 acres

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.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Curriculum Corner: 'Showing up for Floyd'

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.

Rural Reflections: 'Look'

Rural Reflections: 'Look'

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