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Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Meet Cassie, Carly, and Sandy from the Floyd County Humane Society. Cassie and Carly are eight-month-old sisters. They would like to be adopted together but can go separately. They are both super sweet and loving. SPONSORED We offer locally sourced, insect and rot resistant hemlock, and lots of

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

The Expo will feature a diverse mix of local storefront businesses alongside home-based and non-brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of Floyd’s business community in one convenient location.

Chamber event showcases new businesses and community growth

Chamber event showcases new businesses and community growth

Providing members with the opportunity to interact with one another and highlight their businesses is a core tenet of active chambers, Fett said.

Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards

Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards

Floyd County businesses were among the “Best of the Blue Ridge” honorees when Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine announced the winners of its 16th annual awards last month. Last October, the publication’s readers nominated their favorite outdoor businesses, events, food and drink destinations, and attractions across the Southeast and Mid-

Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend

Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend

Join the Floyd Historical Society at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (321 W. Main St. in Floyd) to learn more about Black History in Virginia.

Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?'

Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?'

I was watching "The Crown" yesterday while eating my usual and customary lunch apple. A line from the script grabbed my attention. It was spoken by the frail and apparently dying sister of Admiral Mountbatten as she languished in her bed. She and her brother were commiserating their

Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues

Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues

Scientists have discovered that lack of daylight changes our hormones. The effect of sunlight on our bodies causes the brain to produce serotonin for mood regulation.