Floyd County Government Officials hope that Groundwater Corrective Action program can be terminated in 2030 Newcomb said he expects to receive three comments from DEQ officials after they’ve reviewed data from the most recent round of sampling, the first regarding the location of the sentinel well, which was installed in 2011 on the property adjacent to the landfill.
Members only Music & Arts Featured Growing strong: Floyd Arts and Crafts Festival marks 50 years Seven-year-old Gwayla Yard-Gralla, likely the youngest vendor in attendance, was selling her handmade, woven potholders. “Do you like to cook?” was her marketing line that drew in customers.
Community Featured Veteran's Voice: 'Mental Health Resources for the Whole Family' If you’re a veteran’s spouse or family member and you’ve been carrying more than you can handle, you don’t have to do it alone.
Members only Music & Arts 16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month Visitors who are drawn to Floyd to experience the fall 16 Hands Studio Tour are encouraged to stay the night and experience the community’s warm hospitality, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, and enjoy the crisp mountain air while discovering one-of-a-kind art pieces.
Floyd County Government Featured County recognizes Election Worker Appreciation Day ahead of November election Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election started in September and can be completed at the Floyd County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St. The public is asked to use the back entrance to the courthouse.
News Featured Five named in racketeering indictments The cases are related to the RICO Act indictments that were handed down by the Floyd County Grand Jury in late-August. The RICO Act is a “means of going after organized crime” that has to do with drug distribution, money laundering, and human trafficking/prostitution.
News Featured Homegrown flooring company celebrates showroom opening Richard Schoonover and Grace McCutchan launched the idea behind Floyd Floor Co. in late-2024 with the simple goal of bringing “high-quality flooring options and installation services to our hometown.”
Elections 2025 Marshall speaks on rumors about Indian Valley residence Darren Marshall, who is running as a write-in candidate for the Indian Valley seat on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, addressed rumors this week that claim he doesn’t reside in the district he’s running to represent.
Members only Events Featured FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community Executive Director Keela Dooley-Marshall said "sustainability is key" in planning the future of the Center, noting that officials are working on a master site plan, preparing to go solar, and launching a new endowment to "secure the future" of the barn.
Community Featured Protection efforts aided by bat diversity These adorable “cats of the sky” get bad press according to Floyd’s Eric Wolf, Biotic Systems Assessor for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Wolf has spent his entire adult life dedicated to the love and protection of wildlife.
Community Featured Plenty's Volunteer Spotlight and monthly recipe The food bank is located at 192 Elephant Curve Rd., and pantry hours, which are open to everyone, are from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, and from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Music & Arts Featured Annual Cunningham Guitar Raffle benefits Handmade Music School mission The wood used for the top of this year's featured guitar is old-growth red spruce from a Hurricane Helene salvaged, blowdown tree from the high country of Grayson County. This tree was over 200 years old.
Schools Featured Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school "The yard sale is a fantastic opportunity to find unique treasures and support a vital cause: providing tuition assistance for Blue Mountain School students," organizers said in a statement earlier this week.
Community Featured Pet of the Week Neutered and up-to-date on vaccines, Spud is ready to be your new best friend.
Schools Featured Floyd students earn national Speaking and Service Awards Of the more than 100,000 student members of NSDA, the Floyd students that received recognition include Jamie Deremer, Arrow Bowman, Nico Anderson, Caroline Wall, and Rhys Bowman.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘Forgiveness — Time for some advanced Choose Love’ “Curriculum Corner” is a new, bi-weekly column written for Floyd Times by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
Elections 2025 Featured Local political parties issue joint statement to condemn political violence, encourage respectful dialogue "We agree that the Constitution of the United States is the law of the land and that its First Amendment protects the right to free speech and assembly, and other inalienable rights."
Members only Music & Arts Featured Floyd Center for the Arts to celebrate 30 years with ‘A Night at the Barn’, renewed mission
Community Featured Floyd man pursues mission of giving “The message I want to share is that giving back to others is a special, rewarding feeling for the soul and heart, and you never know how greatly it’ll impact somebody’s life,” Ryan Scott said. “For me, giving is better than receiving, and I look forward to it.”
Floyd County Government Featured Town Council approves Veterans Day Parade permit Chamber Director Kathy Fett also noted the launch of the Floyd Young Professionals group, which had its inaugural meeting with eight members at the beginning of September and has already grown by two. She said the group has “created quite a bit of excitement” for business leaders younger than 50.
Members only Community Citizens sets annual meeting for next month Anyone needing a proxy can stop by Citizens’ office weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon, to make arrangements.
Members only Community Featured Roberson Mill holds Fall Festival “We wanted a place where people could come and sit because mills were once the center of the community before general stores,” said Jeff Rainey, VP of the FORM board. “Farmers would come here and get their grain ground and then talk about grain prices and all kinds of things."
Community Pets of the Week At 10 weeks old, Boq and Dillamond are up to date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV.
Floyd County Government Featured Board names Kim Chiddo as new County Administrator Chiddo has been serving as Interim County Administrator since the resignation of Linda Millsaps was accepted by the Board in July and held the title of Deputy County Administrator before Millsaps’ resignation.
