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Local drivers support Blue Ridge Parkway projects with specialty license plate

Drivers in Virginia raised $115,000 for Blue Ridge Parkway projects by ordering the specialty license plate dedicated to raising funds for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s initiatives during its first full year of sales through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Marianne Kovatch displays the Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate on her car. Photo submitted

March Land Transfers

This information is public record. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.

Governor reopens Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, announces Virginia Wood Council

Virginia has approximately 16 million acres of forestland, and the Commonwealth’s forests are major economic drivers. Floyd County itself is more than 60% forested.

April 2026 Special Election Results: Floyd County votes against Constitutional referendum that would allow redistricting

About half of the votes recorded for the Special Election were cast before Election Day. A total of 3,120 residents voted during the Early Voting period, which began in March, and 3,601 voters showed up to the polls on Tuesday.

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