Community

Curriculum Corner: 'Returning to Regular Schedule'

As we eased back into the rhythm of school after winter break, we tried to keep our classroom activities light and fun, and when we center our lessons around the joy of learning that still includes valuable instructional time.

Community Featured

Making friends and connections at the Floyd Chamber Luncheon

Fett gave a business update, saying that excitement about the Chamber’s new management team and direction has attracted new members. “We’re up to 205 members, and we’re growing,” she said.

Sports Featured

Beegle sets new record in Indoor Track at Radford

"We are very happy with how the team performed this weekend," said Director of Track and Field Shelli Sayers. "... Our young athletes really stepped up to the challenge. Quinlan Beegle is really starting to find his role and lead the men's program."

Veteran's Voice

Veteran's Voice: 'It’s Not Too Late to File'

Many veterans filed once, hit a wall, and never went back. Survivors often assume that if nothing was in place at the time of death, there are no options now.

Community

Pets of the Week

Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster kitties Bitsy and Beau, a bonded pair of kittens that are approximately six months old.

Community Featured

Continuing legacy: New owners take the reins at Tuggle’s Gap

Community input is being noted, and they look forward to working with locals and other local businesses. The new owners want to create an environment that makes Tuggle’s Gap Roadside Inn the place to be and make it a Floyd County staple again.

News

Floyd Homefront, Part 2: The Cost of Homeownership

“The Cost of Homeownership,” is about the financial gaps that contribute to Floyd’s housing crisis and the county-wide efforts to make homeownership and repairs more affordable.

News

Citizens completes fiber work in Wythe

Citizens is a member-owned Cooperative that has delivered telephone, Internet, and TV technology to Floyd County and surrounding communities for over 110 years. Citizens's office is located at 220 Webbs Mill Rd. in Floyd. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community

Beyond the Tap, Part 1: The Charter

“Beyond the Tap” is a multi-part series by Floyd Times that breaks down challenges facing the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority. Part 1, “The Charter,” examines the foundation and crucial steps for improvement.

Community

Trio of local businesses unite in 'spirit of cooperation'

Kindred Designs, Plant Matters, and The Buffalo Hemp Company are now sharing a large retail space, creating a unique shopping destination rooted in creativity, wellness, and community.

Music & Arts Featured

June Bug Center unveils spring lineup: Murder Mystery, Junie B. Jones, SpongeBob, and more

The spring  2026 Musical Theatre for Teens class will guide students through the full musical theatre process — from learning vocals and choreography to developing characters and building confidence onstage — all while working together to bring the world of Bikini Bottom to life.

Community

Pups of the Week

The Floyd County Humane Society has puppies. Eight pups and their mom will be available to adopt on Feb. 15.

Events

Floyd library to host 'Susanna’s Midnight Ride' author for VA250

Meet McNamee and learn more about "Susanna's Midnight Ride" at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Floyd library is located at 321 W. Main St.

News

From the Pastor: St. Mark announces final services

It is with great sadness, and after much prayer and discernment, that the St. Mark Church Council has begun the process toward closure.

News Featured

Floyd Homefront, Part 1: Laying the Groundwork

“Floyd Homefront” is a three-part series that examines the ways in which the Floyd County government is working to address the local housing crisis. Part 1, “Laying the Groundwork,” provides a look into the new Land Division Ordinance and its impact on homeowners and potential developers.

News

Floyd housing questionnaire highlights interest in future projects

"This questionnaire to would-be homeowners shows demand from real people — that they are interested in what we're proposing and that the developer should be able to sell all of the homes.”

Community

June Bug Center launches $25K campaign to mark 25 years

After 25 years of hard work by volunteers, JBC hosts 14-19 after school programs each semester, and between eight and 21 summer camps. A total of 420 local children were enrolled in JBC programs in 2024.

Community

Local scouts take on Florida for annual winter trip

We donned wetsuits the next chilly morning and walked to the boat that would take us to snorkel with the manatees. The ground was cold on our bare feet but once in the water, the wetsuits did their magic and with snorkels and masks, we swam with many, many manatees.

Community

Curriculum Corner: 'The Value of Group Games'

When you drive past our campus and hear the sounds of laughter echoing from the recess field or catch glimpses of students racing through the woods, know that what you're witnessing is a carefully designed curriculum in action.

Floyd County Government

Floyd leaders reorganize for new year

Regular meeting schedules and roles were set during the reorganizational meetings of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Town Council, and Floyd County Public School Board throughout the past two weeks.

Events

Reception for young artists set for this Friday

This year’s exhibitions are now on view in three galleries, with an opening reception scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. The reception is free and open to the public.

Local Resources Featured

Floyd County Church Directory

To add a church to our directory or change information listed, please email editor@floydtimes.com.

Community

Pet of the Week

Shadow is a six-year-old spayed female, up-to-date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. She is feeling very scared with all the recent changes and just wants to hide.

Music & Arts

Call to Artists: Center announces Floyd Plein Air Biennial 2026

The Floyd Plein Air Biennial brings together talented artists from across the region and beyond to paint the inspiring landscapes, farms, waterways, and town scenes that define our community in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

News Featured

Local photographer aims to keep connections in focus with studio launch

Having the new, dedicated studio space in town allows Underwood to offer various backdrops and advertise her business with a physical storefront.