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Local martial arts students head to World Kickboxing Championships

Local martial arts students head to World Kickboxing Championships

During the meeting, Supervisor Jerry Boothe (Courthouse) voiced his support and said, “Martial arts isn't about the fighting, it is the character building. You are helping create better citizens.”

Floyd County Road Watch

Floyd County Road Watch

Virginia Department of Transportation regularly provides updates on upcoming and ongoing construction projects throughout Floyd County and beyond.

The Spice Bar turns up the heat in downtown Floyd

The Spice Bar turns up the heat in downtown Floyd

Overall, the rules were simple: finish one level and wait one minute before moving on to the next stage. The challenge itself? Eating cracker bites coated in increasingly fiery chili powder ranging from jalapeno to Carolina Reaper.

PHOTOS: Small Town Summer, July 16, 2026

PHOTOS: Small Town Summer, July 16, 2026

Small Town Summer events are free to attend at Warren G. Lineberry Park every other Thursday throughout the summer. The next event is set for July 30 and will feature music from the Downriver Collective and the Willie Williams Band.

Supervisors hear funding request for vehicles from Sheriff's Office

Supervisors hear funding request for vehicles from Sheriff's Office

Craig said that the “well has gone dry." He said that if they were to buy each new vehicle they need, it would bring the request to $245,000, rather than the $160,000 that they are requesting. No decisions were made on the funding request July 14.

Gather opens with limited menu this weekend; Grand Opening set

Gather opens with limited menu this weekend; Grand Opening set

Owners of Gather and Big Indian Bakery, Adrienne Davis and Earl White said that they are "starting to feel really good about" opening Gather to the public. White said he just wants to hit the ground, "well, you know, sprinting."

SustainFloyd’s new guide helps Floyd County gardeners create butterfly havens

SustainFloyd’s new guide helps Floyd County gardeners create butterfly havens

As a local interest in pollinator gardening grows, SustainFloyd believes that Floyd could become a regional example of community-led conservation.