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A new layer of resilience: Community members gather to discuss secondary communication network

A new layer of resilience: Community members gather to discuss secondary communication network

Some members of the group said they want to encourage the local government, police, fire, and school systems to utilize this system and purchase the devices to be prepared for times of disaster.

PHOTOS: Morgan Wade serves up coffee as a part of collab with Red Rooster

PHOTOS: Morgan Wade serves up coffee as a part of collab with Red Rooster

Wade said her approach to the coffee collab was similar to that of the merch she sells. "Why would I go pick something and sell it that I'm not gonna wear? Why would I want to sell something that I wouldn't drink?"

Metta Meals brings new food and 'a dose of sunshine' to Floyd

Metta Meals brings new food and 'a dose of sunshine' to Floyd

Owner Rashminder Hargis said that in her mind, Metta Meals is “more than an individual effort or expression – it’s always been community centric.”

Tri-Area opens school-based clinic in Floyd

Tri-Area opens school-based clinic in Floyd

Cromer said the clinic represents an important expansion of resources available to the school division, noting that "in a small school division, we often wear many, many hats."

Safe Surfin’ empowers teens to lead conversations regarding online safety

Safe Surfin’ empowers teens to lead conversations regarding online safety

One of the first steps in staying safe online is identifying potential predators and knowing how to handle the situation. Worth said it's important to be able to recognize an inappropriate conversation and tell a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult as soon as possible.

How Community Art Projects Became a Small Town Summer Tradition

How Community Art Projects Became a Small Town Summer Tradition

The tradition began in the summer of 2024 after donations from many local businesses. Morgan Grimm, her family, and other attendees of Small Town Summer worked to cut out and decorate the letters of "FLOYD" and affix them to the side of the Handmade Music School, facing the Lineberry Stage.

Board votes to support the efforts of Floyd becoming a certified Bee City

Board votes to support the efforts of Floyd becoming a certified Bee City

Ahead of the 2026 Learning from the Bees international conference next month, the Board of Supervisors recently voted in favor of supporting efforts to turn Floyd into an official Bee City.