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Council prepares for Election Day, PSA-related meeting with Supervisors

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.

NRCC recognized as top community college

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.”

Cemetery tour highlights notable figures of Floyd history

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.

Regional Cancer Advisory Board seeks local residents to help set priorities

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.

Community Wi-Fi, Carroll County expansion help mark 2025 annual meeting

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...”

PSA Board says Town/County meeting is 'imperative' in deciding best path forward

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.

Burning brush safely with seasonal variables

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.”