Man ordered to pay restitution, complete gun class to avoid possible conviction
Gabriel Angel-Ray King, 31, pleaded guilty to a single felony charge before Floyd County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Mabe Tuesday.
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Bent Mountain solar project targets 2027 launch
Virginia has more than 140 utility-scale solar facilities, including 18 built last year, though only a handful of them are in the western third of the state. Nearby counties yet to see a utility-scale solar farm built within their borders include Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, and Pulaski.
Mountain Valor receives $30,000 grant during third annual festival
This year's festival marked the first time Appalachian Power sponsored Mountain Valor Fest, and during Saturday's ceremony Appalachian Power Foundation announced its first grant to Mountain Valor Veteran Services: a $30,000 award.
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A super fluffy boy with medium/long hair, Vinny tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and he is up to date on vaccines.
Floyd Center for the Arts kicks off fifth Plein Air Biennial; Events continue all week
One artist explained that he participates in plein air events all over the country because "it's a great way to get out there, travel, see the country, meet other painters and patrons, and just (experience) the community at large. I just love it.”
Community comes together to celebrate the 20th year of the Floyd County Fair
There was no shortage of things to do as the fair celebrated its 20th year. There were inflatables, pony rides, pumpkin painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts exhibits, a petting zoo, a demonstration milking station, sheep shearing demonstrations, and plenty of local vendors to support.
Release of 'Origins' marks milestone anniversary for Artemis collection
Artemis was founded by Jerri Rogers in 1976 as a writing workshop for survivors of domestic violence when she served as the first director of Roanoke’s Woman’s Resource Center.