Mega Yard Sale to benefit Floyd County children
The Perfect Gift Shop (TPGS) is hosting a month-long yard sale to benefit its seasonal shop, which is designed to help spread cheer during winter holidays and other celebrations.
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Pets of the week
Floyd County Humane Society foster kittens Domino and Dustin are more than ready for their forever homes.
Floyd Earth Month events kick off this week
This article includes a list of planned workshops and events as of March 30. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Restaurant Rumble 2026: As Blue Ridge Diner reaches 'Final Fourk,' voting continues
The champions of Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2025 are in the final days of defending their spots for the 2026 competition, which includes Floyd's Blue Ridge Diner. Last year, the breakfast and lunch diner on Main Street beat out restaurants from 27 other counties to become WDBJ7's "Chompion."
Bear activity threatens Conner Grove Road green boxes
Officials said, to help reduce bear activity and improve safety for both residents and county employees, "trash truck drivers have installed bear-resistant boxes at this location."
Calf rescued from the Little River by good Samaritans
Just after the break of dawn on Saturday morning Ava Jahoda, owner of Thrifty Fox, heard a strange splashing sound in the river outside. Thinking it was a goose, she walked outside to discover it was something much bigger and darker than what she expected.
Easter Services and Special Events
The traditional Community Good Friday Service will be held this year at Floyd Baptist Church (510 E. Main St.) from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, April 3.