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Gallery receives funding to address building concerns

The Old Church Gallery's "Protecting a Legacy of Cultural Artifacts" grant proposal recently received support from the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia’s Larry Woodrow Vest Fund.

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Get to know your candidates — Floyd County School Board

In an effort to inform Floyd County residents as much as possible before they vote in the Nov. 4 General Election, Floyd Times reached out to local candidates with an Election Questionnaire. Minimal editing has been done in order to include candidates’ complete thoughts.  The following is a statement received

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Get to know your candidates — Floyd County Board of Supervisors

In an effort to inform Floyd County residents as much as possible before they vote in the Nov. 4 General Election, Floyd Times reached out to local candidates with an Election Questionnaire. Minimal editing has been done in order to include candidates’ complete thoughts.  The following are responses from Darren

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Get to know your candidates — Town Council

In an effort to inform Floyd County residents as much as possible before they vote in the Nov. 4 General Election, Floyd Times reached out to local candidates with an Election Questionnaire. The wording of questions varied in a few instances to reflect incumbency status; both versions of questions are

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New counseling practice launches in Floyd

Staff Report In the heart of Floyd, a unique and collaborative approach to mental health is taking shape. Connected Counseling Co-op, founded in 2025 by Amanda Buckner, Chelsey Fawthrop, and Shelly Fox, is a shared vision come to life. The trio imagined a place where therapists could not only support

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Mountain Valor Fest fosters community and connection

A highlight of the Valor Fest is the ceremonial burning of a retired American flag.  The ceremony was preceded by bagpipe players and included the participation of veterans and Gold Star families.

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Christmas for Children opens applications for 2025 Angel Tree

In the 2023 Christmas season, thanks to the support of generous donors and people in our community, Christmas For Children was able to help 153 children have a brighter holiday. Those children were from 65 Floyd County families.

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Backstories and Backyards: Broomsticks and Lace

Considering the array of "women's work" in Floyd County over one hundred years ago, it shouldn't have been a surprise to connect a humble broom to fancy needlework. Women of the household often made their very own brooms, and the broom sweep itself required stitches to bind the bunches together.

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County Attorney says realtors on Board do not have conflict of interest in regard to Land Division Ordinance

Durbin also reminded the Board that the current version of the Land Division Ordinance is the one that was advertised before the public hearing was held on Aug. 26. He said the Floyd County Planning Commission’s recommended changes were suggestions that haven’t been incorporated into the document.

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View Sample Ballots for the upcoming General Election

Sample Ballots provided by the Floyd County Voter Registrar's Office. District A (Locust Grove District) District B (Little River District) District C (Courthouse District) District C (Courthouse District — Town) District D (Burks Fork District) District E (Indian Valley District) Note: Darren Marshall is running as a write-in candidate

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Pet of the Week

Zeek is gentle, loving, curious, and smart. He loves meeting new people and getting pets.

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Buffs take second consecutive Hoco win against Bruins

During halftime, the homecoming court took the field and held their annual crowning for Homecoming King and Queen.

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Troika to hold reception this week

"I strive to make pottery that carries with it a sense of energy and life that can only be enhanced when used for the presentation of food and flowers," Polseno says in her artist statement online.

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Citizens Co-op announces launch of SmartTown Community Wi-Fi

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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

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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.

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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).

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Pet of the Week

Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster cat, Mr. Perky, who is just so sweet.

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Plenty! features volunteer shoutouts and a monthly recipe

Oven Roasted Candy Squash Recipe submitted by Farmer Sean

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Supervisors continue conversations to tackle bear problem

The regular meeting of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 included presentations from Chris Taylor, executive director of New River Valley Community Services, and Floyd County Building Official Mark Bolt. Taylor, who has been director of NRVCS since March, provided the board with some statistics specific to

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About three dozen join Labor Day protest in Floyd

Mott said she thinks it’s important to show up for what you believe in because “being visible is one of the most important contributions we can make to the current political climate.”

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Planning Commission recommends changes to Land Ordinance

In a 3-2 vote, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Board approve the Land Division Ordinance with changes, including removing the provision that would allow for reduced lot sizes on private centralized water systems and to establish a minimum lot size of five acres certain parcels.