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Early voting for Special Election ends this week

This Saturday (April 18) is the last chance voters have to cast their ballots early for the April 21 Special Election. Ballots can be cast at the Floyd County Courthouse on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Buffalo Mountain Brewery and McDaniel’s Tavern celebrates eight years

“I’m so happy to be here, happy that this place has become a place where people come and hang-out. Floyd is a great community. I’m happy to just be a part of it,” brewmaster McDaniel said.

Rural Reflections: 'I Didn't'

"Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick. Follow him on social media @kevins.hendrick on Instagram.

Grant funding to target utilities improvements, including PSA and workforce housing efforts

Economic and Community Development Director Lydeana Martin explained that the grant funds will be used to make improvements to utilities in order to make workforce housing development possible.

Historical Society Museum opens for 2026 season

The exhibit focuses on "patriotic service and that, traditionally, has been certain military,” said Gino Williams, president of the Floyd County Historical Society.

Pets of the Week

While black cats in need of permanent homes often face black cat bias (BCB) and are often viewed as "bad omens," they have just as much love to give as any other feline friend. Floyd County Humane Society foster cats Elvis and Onyx are perfect examples.

Will today’s youth be only passengers on Spaceship Earth?

Earth Day didn’t start as a celebration. It started as a reckoning. Have we forgotten why?

Lila's Love Fest: Community celebrates the 'Life, Love, and Legacy' of Lila Lamanna

On Saturday, April 4, family, friends, and the community came together to celebrate Lila Lamanna, who was a well-loved and prominent member of the Floyd’s Dogtown Roadhouse family.

Floyd students get hands-on experience at FCA

During the March 31 excursion, students broke up into two groups and alternated between painting with FCA artist/paint instructor Ivy Morris and making stained glass with instructor Lisa Thompson.

Veteran's Voice: Education Benefits Every Military Family Should Know

If there's a veteran in your household or you're a dependent of one, there are education benefits available that many families never find out about. Too many families have college-age kids, a qualifying veteran, and no idea any of this existed.

Curriculum Corner: ‘Exploring careers and expanding horizons’

This week in “Get a Life,” we all decided on careers. This really flexed our research muscles. We had a worksheet to help us decide on a career, having us reflect on our skills and interests, and then looked into what careers applied.

U.K. family passes through Floyd

Donations turn into holiday magic through The Perfect Gift Shop

This year’s Mega Yard Sale to support TPGS is being held until April 25 in the old Finders Keepers building at 219 E. Main St. Items include glassware, electronics, clothes, Christmas decor, tools, shoes, sewing accessories, bedding, furniture, and more.

Great Mother Marchers join in puppet-making for Earth Day celebration

On April 3, the regular group of crafters was joined by a group of road-worn but enthusiastic women who were taking a break from the Great Mother March - A Women's Empowerment Pilgrimage. The march is a 32-day trip completed mostly on foot from Asheville, North Carolina, to Washington D.C.