Pet of the Week
Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster cat, Mr. Perky, who is just so sweet.
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Seeing more snakes in Floyd? Radford expert explains the early autumn surge
One thing to remember while snakes are more active is that “if a snake suddenly moves toward you, don't assume it's chasing you. Snakes don’t chase people."
‘Not by themselves’: Floyd County shines a light on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Teresa McKensie, who directs Floyd County’s victim-witness services unit, said awareness can begin by simply paying attention to the well-being of friends and family members. The first indication that someone is in peril could be bruising, she said.
Floyd visitors spent about $20 million in 2025
Floyd's busiest tourism months are from May through October. Legg said this is likely due to family trips at the beginning of summer break, FloydFest, end-of-summer trips, and fall foliage.