Community Featured Spanberger makes stop in Floyd Spanberger spoke about some of the issues she would address as governor, including strengthening health care, supporting stronger schools, lowering costs, standing up for Virginia's federal workers and improving infrastructure — all while refusing the politics of division and anger.
Floyd County Government Council prepares for Election Day, PSA-related meeting with Supervisors Before the meeting adjourned, Griffin gave the floor to Vice Mayor Chris Bond and Councilman Bruce Turner to say what they would like ahead of the Nov. 4 election. He said it might be easier to do before the election instead of afterward.
Members only News Featured NRCC recognized as top community college "...I believe this distinction reflects the daily work of our outstanding faculty and staff as well as the support of our partners across the New River Valley,” said NRCC President Robert Brandon. “It affirms that our focus on excellence ... is making a real difference for our students.”
Members only Community Cemetery tour highlights notable figures of Floyd history After speaking about the layout of the grounds (currently 18 acres) and the changes to the cemetery over the years, Williams led the group through the old part of the cemetery, where important people who influenced the forming and running of Floyd (called Jacksonville at the time) were buried.
News Featured Regional Cancer Advisory Board seeks local residents to help set priorities SWVA CAB is focused on serving Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties; and the cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford.
Members only News Featured Community Wi-Fi, Carroll County expansion help mark 2025 annual meeting “Our team at Citizens realizes there are other options for internet service, but our team is superior in delivery, customer service, and technical support. We have heard this statement over and over as customers request Citizens because of our commitment...”
Floyd County Government Featured PSA Board says Town/County meeting is 'imperative' in deciding best path forward One of the biggest obstacles faced by the PSA Board is that the Authority has been underfunded since its establishment in 1974, leaving it to Town and County governments, as separate entities, to meet fiscal needs.
Community Burning brush safely with seasonal variables Forester Nick Smith, who oversees Floyd County with the Virginia Department of Forestry, said that from “October until the end of November has historically been an active time of the year for wildfires in the area.”
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘A week in the life of an Amethyst’ “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.
News Chancellor recognized as top agent Chancellor has been a real estate agent since 2020 and started Remax Dominion in 2023.
Community Pet of the Week Floyd County Humane Society is hosting a Rabies Clinic (free to Floyd County residents) in the parking lot of Citizens Telephone Cooperative from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Sports Featured Buffs fall to Cavs in season's first loss The Oct. 17 game was Pink Night in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. All the fans came decked out in pink in order to show support for those who have faced breast cancer.
Events Mindful Families Series to focus on 'Everyday Blessings' Rather than focusing on “perfect” parenting techniques, the program emphasizes the inner work of becoming more conscious and compassionate with both ourselves and our children. By doing this inner work, parents can create more peaceful and authentic family relationships.
Members only Events Featured Second No Kings Day protest draws Floyd crowd Saturday's No Kings rally in Floyd was an upbeat two-hour demonstration with live music and singing. Many drivers of vehicles passing by showed their support by cheering, beeping their horns, and waving.
Sports Featured Golfers follow nearly undefeated season with run for state title “These kids were winners long before the State Championship,” Coach Davis said. “And I was the biggest winner — I was blessed to be their coach. Through God, all things are truly possible.”
Events Nonprofit plans Open House for next week Visitors at the Open House will be able to learn about available treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Music-Based Psychotherapy, Nature-Informed Therapy, and more.
Music & Arts Troika plans Barnes reception next week "There is inherent power in the stories we tell,” Nicholas said. “That is why I base my art around the stories that have made me who I am; the story of my family. The story of the land I grew up on. The story of the materials I work with."
Floyd County Government Featured County plans fencing project at Storker’s Knob green box site County Administrator Kim Chiddo said on Oct. 9 that to her knowledge, within the past three months, a total of 12 citations have been issued for misusing green box sites around the county.
Community Featured Backstories and Backyards: Timber-r-r! Crosscut saws turned out to be critical to the development of Floyd County during the 19th century, supplying logs to the 46 water-powered sawmills listed by name and location in the 1888-89 "Chataigne’s Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory."
Community Pet of the Week There is some age on Sonny, but his heart and body act like a young man, and he would love a family that is outdoorsy with older kids to hike with, but no cats (he is much too interested in them).
Members only Music & Arts Featured Floyd Americana Fest marks six years across four stages There was a strong contingency of out-of-town visitors for the festival. When Lineberry Park Stage performer Barry Lenoir asked for a show of hands of people who came from out of town, he reported that about half the crowd raised their hands.
News Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday Library officials said in a release about the ribbon cutting, “community support was strong from the start, and the project received many generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local organizations.”
Community Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial The panel discussion will delve into the growing movement for green burial and its potential in Southwest Virginia. Representatives from Blue Ridge Green Burial will share updates on their efforts to establish a Conservation Burial Ground in Floyd County.
Events Featured Floyd Sheriff’s Office joins EMS and Fire Department for 2025 Chili Cookoff fundraiser The cookoff will take place as part of Citizens Co-op’s Free Community Concert, featuring live music by Jerry Wimmer and Bottom of the Barrel, along with axe throwing, food trucks, and more.
Members only Community Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary While Skyline celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year, its roots along the Blue Ridge Parkway were actually planted more than 200 years ago.
