Community Pet of the Week Neglected by his owners, a neighbor rescued Edward and brought him to the humane society to get him the veterinary care he needed.
Elections 2025 Featured About 61% of Floyd's registered voters deliver in 2025 General Election The Floyd County Board of Elections said this week that the voter turnout this year was “strong,” with a total of 7,403 ballots cast, equating to about 61% of all registered voters in the county. Of those ballots, 3,277 were cast during the early voting period that started in September.
Veteran's Voice Veteran's Voice: 'One Plate at the Table' The world turns up the volume this time of year — lights, music, commercials, and so many slogans about “joy.” The truth is, a lot of veterans and caregivers spend the holidays holding more pain than they can say out loud, drowning in things like grief, distance, exhaustion, bills, and isolation.
Members only Sports Featured Buffaloes face Highlanders in final regular season game The regular season for the Buffaloes varsity football ended with an overall record of 7-3. They are the third seed for Region 2C going into the playoff season, and they are going to play the James River Knights at home on Nov.14.
Music & Arts On-The-Rise winners release new album In addition to helping pave the way for success at FloydFest 2025, their first album earned the band top honors at the 2024 MerleFest Band Competition and a spot to perform at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in September.
Community Floyd County honors its veterans with annual parade Alongside veterans, the procession included Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, The Floyd County High School Marching Band, motorcycles, vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and fire trucks and tractors, some pulling decorated trailers full of passengers.
Paid-members only Music & Arts Exhibitions to close on Nov. 29 Floyd County residents with pieces in the New Works exhibition include Barb Ackerman, Diohn Brancaleoni, Charlie Brouwer, Andrew Conner, Carrie Gault, Steve Hessler, Steven Kenny,Catheerine Pauley, Marsha Paulekas, Estela Salas, and Howard Wenger.
Community Applications are open for scholarships from CFNRV, Floyd Chamber The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open until Jan. 23, 2026, and Floyd Chamber applications are open until April 1, 2026.
Music & Arts Featured FloydFest announces 2026 theme, initial lineup For the first time ever, Across-the-Way Productions launched FloydFest~Daydream with Early-Bird ticket pricing, available for one week only, and new ticket types.
Members only Community Featured Ed and Ethel's Fine Jewelry opens on Main Street The Brinsons chose the name Ed and Ethel’s, Brooke said, because they “really wanted the business to be the way that (Ed and Ethel) lived and to treat people that way.” They were her “grandparents that didn’t have to be” after they retired in Floyd from the coast.
Floyd County Government County awards contracts to Childress, EMI Security There will only be one Board of Supervisors meeting in November and one in December, unless otherwise announced. They will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, respectively.
Community Pets of the Week On Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon until 2 p.m., Phoenix Hardwoods and the humane society will present a Caturday adoption event to allow community members to meet adoptable and adorable furry friends. Phoenix Hardwoods is located at 101 E. Main St.
Community Featured PHOTOS: Halloween in Floyd 2025 A collaborative effort among the Town of Floyd, Floyd County, local businesses and nonprofits, and homeowners, this year’s Spooky Street was the fifth iteration of the event, which started as a drive-thru opportunity for kids to enjoy during the pandemic.
Community Navigating baby snake season in Floyd Arianna Kuhn, president of the Virginia Herpetological Society, who also works as a Research Scientist and Curator of Herpetology, said that “copperheads are special: these snakes give birth to live young."
Elections 2025 Featured Preliminary Results for Floyd County Elections Floyd County Registrar Sarah Campbell said Tuesday that the canvass to count write-in votes and certify election results will begin Wednesday morning.
Featured Curriculum Corner: 'Week Nine is in the books!' “Curriculum Corner” is a bi-weekly column written by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
Members only Sports Buffaloes fall to Bobcats in second loss of the season The attendance of the game was just as high as usual, which can attest to the large amount of support that this small county has for its sports teams. Though the Buffaloes came out of the game with a defeat, their fans were just as glad to be there supporting them.
News Featured Floyd County introduces Emergency Medical Dispatching “The implementation of Emergency Medical Dispatching marks an exciting new chapter for Floyd County,” said Sheriff Brian Craig. “By providing essential medical guidance over the phone, we can help save lives and improve care during those critical minutes before EMS teams arrive.”
Schools Communities in Schools launches in Floyd Superintendent Cromer said that integrating CIS has been an “overwhelmingly positive experience.” She said, “The CIS organization has done an excellent job of connecting our students with more resources that help them overcome barriers to success..."
News Featured Floyd County Food Resources While federal/judicial decisions on funding SNAP during the shutdown are changing daily, Floyd County has homegrown resources to help residents who might be in need of food assistance now and in the future.
Members only Events Nonprofit team explains how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can provide 'quick, sustained' relief A new addition to Be Well Now is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Klein said that ketamine was originally used during the Vietnam War, and is used in therapy to “help people relax in their mind and their body, so they can work with what they are dealing with. It’s very versatile."
Events Arsenic and Old Lace shows continue this weekend Directed by Theda McCutchan, the classic dark comedy features a cast of zany characters, Brooklyn accents, physical comedy, and unpredictable plot twists. The elaborate set designs and period costumes, headed up by Mim Ukes, are outstanding.
Community Pets of the Week This sweet young trio came under the humane society's care when their owner passed away. Volunteers just don't have the heart to separate these bonded sisters that they call the three amigas, they said.
News No injuries reported in Check fire According to a statement made by Station 3 officials on Saturday, when units arrived, they found a wood-frame, single-story home with “heavy fire involvement throughout 50% of the structure.”
