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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.

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FCPR announces winners of 2025 Lights Competition

There was only one round of voting for both categories due to the number of entries. The community was invited to vote for the winners on Facebook from Dec. 19-24.

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In Pursuit of Nature: 'Unlock the outdoors using free resources'

"In Pursuit of Nature" writer Michael Williams is a retired educator and Master Naturalist.

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Morgan Wade returns to Dogtown for sold-out holiday show

Wade referred to Saturday’s show as “the last show for a while,” adding, “it’s nice to end it here,” as someone in the crowd shouted, “Welcome home, Morgan!”

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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.

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‘The Adventures of Little Britches’: Floyd farmer featured in new children’s book

“We would talk on the phone, and she would ask me, ‘How’s my little GG doing?’ (meaning her grand-goat),” Alex said, “and I would tell her the latest story of Little Britches and what we were up to.”

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Springhouse celebrates with Celtic Christmas Concert

Springhouse’s co-founder and Executive Director Jenny Finn welcomed the crowd before introducing the musicians. “The concert is a fundraiser that we’re grateful for,” she said, reviewing the school’s foundational mission.

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Rural Reflections: 'Look'

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

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Floyd County Store announces the winners of the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest

In the Youth Category, the first-place Popular Vote was awarded to Della Migliozzi for "Della's Enchanted World." The Judges' Choice Award was presented to "Run Pete, Run" by Rochelle Grim, which also placed second for the Popular Vote.

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Pet of the Week

Meet Sonny, who has been at the Floyd County Humane Society for 222 days. He is a genuine, loving, kind-hearted senior (about 10 years old), and he is looking for a family to adore.

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‘Floyd’s finest’ to head to Philly for 2026 Thanksgiving Day Parade

Members of The Pride of Floyd County Marching Band are headed to Philadelphia, Pa., next Thanksgiving to perform in the 2026 Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 26. Floyd is the only school in the state this year to be selected to participate in the event.

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Beyond the Tap: Floyd leaders meet to discuss future of PSA

No funding allocations were approved on Dec. 11, but members of each board agreed that they’d need to work together to secure a future for the locally operated PSA, which provides water to businesses and residences in town, and to County-run properties, including the Industrial Park.

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FloydFest adds 13 new acts to Daydream lineup

With even more artists to be announced in the new year, the most recent additions, announced Dec. 11, are: Railroad Earth, The Dip, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Parlor Greens, Zach Person, Zion Marley, The Animeros, and more.

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Dances of Universal Peace: A Celebration of Light

“It’s an embodied peace practice,” said Rachel Theo-Maurelli, one of the three dancer teachers present. “The point is to create peace within that we can then share with the world."

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Fragments from Floyd: 'Be It Ever So Jumbled'

Fred First is a published writer and former Floyd County resident who documented local happenings and musings on "Fragments from Floyd." He holds masters degrees in Vertebrate Zoology and physical therapy, and has been a biology teacher and physical therapist by profession.

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Running on Floyd Time: A Tribute to Tom Ryan

“Floyd Time” has not only been a theme in Ryan’s designs, but the phrase also fits his self-effacing laid-back attitude. His longish hair and signature Hawaiian shirts belied his business savvy and his college degree.

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FCA showcases work from young local artists

Floyd County High School’s annual exhibit, which is located in the Hayloft Gallery, features more than 200 works of art crafted by more than 100 students under the guidance of Aven Tanner and Sara Thompson.

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Holiday market unites craft and community

Along with traditional Farmers Market offerings, the Holiday Market added carolers and a visit from Santa. Children were especially interested in the “Toy Giveaway” tables.

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Veteran's Voice: 'Understanding Health Care Options for Surviving Spouses'

Many of the calls we receive come from adult children helping a surviving parent sort through all of these benefits and programs. We love those calls. They mean someone is paying attention, stepping in early, and trying to prevent problems from turning into crises.

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Vote now in the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest

The entries that receive the most online votes will receive the Popular Award. Other awards will be presented by a panel of local judges. View this year's creations in-person by strolling downtown — they are all displayed in the windows of businesses on south Locust Street.

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Buffaloes claim back-to-back state XC titles

In a dramatic finish on Nov. 8, the Buffaloes mounted a late charge in the final kilometer to overtake Clarke County and secure a seven-point victory.

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Pets of the Week

The three brothers are all up to date on vaccines, and neutered.

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Luthier Mike Mears finds creative calling by chance

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Letters to Santa

This year, Santa Claus granted Floyd Times a special wish to share letters from second graders in Floyd County Public Schools with the community to help spread holiday cheer.