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Restaurant Rumble 2026: As Blue Ridge Diner reaches 'Final Fourk,' voting continues

Restaurant Rumble 2026: As Blue Ridge Diner reaches 'Final Fourk,' voting continues

The champions of Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2025 are in the final days of defending their spots for the 2026 competition, which includes Floyd's Blue Ridge Diner. Last year, the breakfast and lunch diner on Main Street beat out restaurants from 27 other counties to become WDBJ7's "Chompion."

Bear activity threatens Conner Grove Road green boxes

Bear activity threatens Conner Grove Road green boxes

Officials said, to help reduce bear activity and improve safety for both residents and county employees, "trash truck drivers have installed bear-resistant boxes at this location."

Calf rescued from the Little River by good Samaritans

Calf rescued from the Little River by good Samaritans

Just after the break of dawn on Saturday morning Ava Jahoda, owner of Thrifty Fox, heard a strange splashing sound in the river outside. Thinking it was a goose, she walked outside to discover it was something much bigger and darker than what she expected.

Easter Services and Special Events

Easter Services and Special Events

The traditional Community Good Friday Service will be held this year at Floyd Baptist Church (510 E. Main St.) from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, April 3.

Town votes to participate in grant for new PSA well

Town votes to participate in grant for new PSA well

The grant application was adjusted to $690,000 and the 20% match from the Town would be $140,000 for one water well to be drilled.

Blue Ridge Quilters to celebrate National Quilting Day with Botetourt gathering

This celebration will feature Mary Kerr, a quilter, author, quilt appraiser, and quilting teacher. She will present "Quilting Old into Art," offering ideas and inspiration and a trunk show illustrating what is possible with imagination.

'Taste of Floyd' showcases local culinary artistry

'Taste of Floyd' showcases local culinary artistry

Held Sunday, March 22, at the Center, the third annual event drew attendees from across the region and from out-of-state to sample sweet and savory delights from the culinary community of Floyd.