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Parks and Rec expands programming to serve local seniors

“Our goal is to create consistent opportunities for Floyd County’s seniors to remain active, connected and engaged,” said Floyd County Parks and Recreation Director Jacob Agee.

Restructured Emergency Department highlights readiness and planning

Lowry explained that having specific roles allow them to have “separate duties" that allow them to focus on operations, planning, and public safety individually.

FCSO covers Flock cameras

The four cameras in Floyd County — at Simmons Grocery on Route 8, on the south side of town past OuterSpace, at G.J. Ingram and Son Store, and at the Floyd Laundromat — were covered with pillow cases that were secured with zip ties.

Red Rooster helps Morgan Wade celebrate five years of 'Reckless' success

“Because we both grew up in this town, we have a connection and she’s also a big-time coffee drinker,” Red Rooster's Haden Polseno-Hensley said. “The project was really exciting and fun to do.”

A Tribute to Wendell Berry, Friend of Floyd

Wendell Berry was an inspiration to many residents of Floyd. He gave voice and direction to the values of rural living, the truth of which touched old-timers and newcomers alike.

August 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.

PHOTOS: Art in the Park

Community members turned out not only to enjoy music from the Floyd County High School Band, Jesse Smathers and Nick Goad, and the SWVA Honky Tonk All-Stars, but also to leave their marks on the benches that were crafted by the McKagan family.

A new layer of resilience: Community members gather to discuss secondary communication network

Some members of the group said they want to encourage the local government, police, fire, and school systems to utilize this system and purchase the devices to be prepared for times of disaster.

FloydFest achieves 41% waste diversion rate

Nearly 27,000 pounds of material left FloydFest for recycling and composting centers, according to the festival's waste contractor, Zero Waste Event Productions (ZWEP). That compares to 41,500 pounds of material sent to the landfill.

Boy who was burned in house fire receives a hero's welcome home

Between 20% and 25% of Daylan’s body was burned in the late July blaze.

Rural Reflections: 'Breath'

Pet of the Week + Spay/Neuter Shuttle

Chico is sweet and energetic. He loves his people, adores kids, and enjoys hanging out with other dogs.

AGENDA: Floyd Town Council, Sept. 3, 2026

View the agenda for the Floyd Town Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Alum Ridge green boxes to be removed

Floyd County officials provided photos of scattered trash and what appears to be “evidence indicating that an individual (or individuals) may be intentionally attempting to lure or attract bears to the area.”