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New Works 2025: FCA calls for artists
By highlighting work created within the past two years, New Works 2025 reflects the vitality of our regional arts community and honors the commitment artists make to push boundaries, take risks, and expand their practice.
Anonymous post raises question for School Board
Check-area resident Dianna Hale referenced an anonymous Facebook post that was made on several Floyd-based pages in regard to the varsity cheerleading coach. The post alleged VHSL safety violations during cheer activities, verbal abuse of athletes, and questioned the coach’s leadership and more.
‘Harvesting Memories, Planting Dreams’: Floyd Fair returns this weekend
Exhibitions that will be on display inside of the barn will feature garden produce, preserved foods, cooked foods, horticulture, needlework, photography, arts and crafts, and Lego.
Council OKs designer for conceptual plans
Last week’s Floyd Town Council meeting included a brief update on the DonnKenny project after a staffing change on the Virginia Tech team of designers delayed some final approvals by Council at the beginning of August.
Town Manager Andrew Morris said that he had talked with Trent Cox about
The Genetics of Giving
Research has identified several genes associated with empathy and altruism, two key traits closely linked to charitable giving. For example, studies have found that variations in the oxytocin receptor gene are associated with increased empathy and prosocial behavior.
Local talent wins big at Galax convention
Margo MacSweeney placed in a number of categories, including Youth Clawhammer Banjo (first), Youth Flatfoot Dance (first) and Dance (fifth).