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Supervisors approve new Land Division Ordinance with 4-1 vote

Supervisors approve new Land Division Ordinance with 4-1 vote

Indian Valley Supervisor Kalinda Bechtold said while the revised version does not include protections of resources that she “would like to see,” it is important for the Board to have a new LDO in place as the previous one is “not reasonable” and “not functional, truly.”

Curriculum Corner: 'The Art of Playing in the Woods'

Curriculum Corner: 'The Art of Playing in the Woods'

Almost all the lessons I plan are the same things I would teach at public school, just with fewer standardized tests. We work hard on projects. And then, sometimes we just play in the woods, and we learn so many things I could never have planned.

Floyd Tourism launches month-long 'Shop Local' campaign

Floyd Tourism launches month-long 'Shop Local' campaign

To celebrate the launch, the Tourism Office will host a welcome booth at the Shop Small Artisan Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 29, on Jacksonville Circle, which is located between the Floyd County Courthouse and the new Floyd County Government Building.

Transfer Station fees increase Monday

Transfer Station fees increase Monday

In August, the Floyd County Board of Supervisors voted to change fees related to the county’s Transfer Station, and the increased fees go into effect on Monday, Dec. 1. Fees were last amended in September 2017.

Chamber marks 2025 Membership Dinner with record attendance, new leaders

Chamber marks 2025 Membership Dinner with record attendance, new leaders

“These are the new leaders,” said Kathy Fett, the Chamber's Executive Director. “We’re going to lead the Chamber to the next step up,” she added, predicting that “Floyd is going to be one of the strongest small town Chambers in Virginia.”

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Sandy and Danny are about five years old and were owner surrendered to humane society volunteers when the family could no longer take care of them.

Floyd named Top Tiny Adventure Town

Floyd named Top Tiny Adventure Town

“We’re grateful to everyone who voted and to those who work hard year-round to make Floyd a welcoming place for adventurers,” said Kathleen Legg, executive director of Floyd Tourism.