Community PHOTOS: Mardi Gras at Dogtown Dogtown Roadhouse celebrated Mardi Gras 2026 on Friday, Feb. 20, with The Woogemen bringing the Big Easy sounds to downtown Floyd.
News Featured Floyd joins in 100 School Celebration for Communities in Schools Today, CIS-AH proudly serves over 40,000 students in 115 schools within 17 school divisions. Floyd joined the program at the start of this school year.
Community Rural Reflections: 'Hands' It’s nice for once to just have one simple look, at one simple part on our body, our Hands.
Community Pets of the Week Meet Cassie, Carly, and Sandy from the Floyd County Humane Society. Cassie and Carly are eight-month-old sisters. They would like to be adopted together but can go separately. They are both super sweet and loving. SPONSORED We offer locally sourced, insect and rot resistant hemlock, and lots of other species
Events Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March The Expo will feature a diverse mix of local storefront businesses alongside home-based and non-brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of Floyd’s business community in one convenient location.
Community Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards Floyd County businesses were among the “Best of the Blue Ridge” honorees when Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine announced the winners of its 16th annual awards last month. Last October, the publication’s readers nominated their favorite outdoor businesses, events, food and drink destinations, and attractions across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic,
Events Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend Join the Floyd Historical Society at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (321 W. Main St. in Floyd) to learn more about Black History in Virginia.
Community Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?' I was watching "The Crown" yesterday while eating my usual and customary lunch apple. A line from the script grabbed my attention. It was spoken by the frail and apparently dying sister of Admiral Mountbatten as she languished in her bed. She and her brother were commiserating their
Events Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues Scientists have discovered that lack of daylight changes our hormones. The effect of sunlight on our bodies causes the brain to produce serotonin for mood regulation.
Community Announcing 'Dear Pamela' to highlight health, plus more winter tips Floyd Times is partnering with WIN Care Health CEO and provider Pamela Logan to answer health-related questions from the community. The series, "Dear Pamela," will follow the classic format of "Dear Abby."
News Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study The preliminary study emphasizes the “fragility of the system during drought" due to Floyd’s geographic location and its dependence on “water recharge,” which is the process of water infiltrating the ground and refilling fractures via precipitation, runoff, and the like.
Events ‘Local Love’ lineup revealed for FloydFest Daydream Each of these unique talents will pepper performances over the five days of FloydFest 26~Daydream, which is set to take place Wednesday to Sunday, July 22-26, 2026, at FestivalPark in Check.
Community Town Council taps Thompson for interim vacancy Thompson is the first female on town council since 2018, according to Town records provided by Clerk Lynn Gregory. The last female council member was Karen Bingham, who served an eight-year term. Prior to Bingham, Rebecca Harman served on council from 1990 to 1998.
Community Featured Curriculum Corner: 'Lessons in Love' I took time to slow down and support them where they may have needed it, so this week we didn’t begin our measurements unit. I’m sure now that we have reviewed this important concept the Ambers are ready for some new mathematics to practice and learn.
Community Backstories and Backyards: Buttermilk, Biscuits, and Butter The "Backstories and Backyards" column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history. This month's column churned up stories behind a century-old butter mold and print. When asked, "Do
Events Local Valentine's Day Events Spend Valentine’s Day with your loved ones at one (or more!) Floyd County events designed with the occasion in mind.
Schools Students return to school after two-week break “School buses handle snow differently than personal vehicles due to their size,” Cromer said. “Because buses are rear-wheel drive, an empty bus can be dangerous to drive in snow because it lacks the necessary weight to stay grounded."
Community June Bug Center receives funding from IBMA Foundation The International Bluegrass Music Association Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in project grants to 11 bluegrass programs, including the Junior Appalachian Musicians program at the June Bug Center in Floyd.
Community Pets of the Week Foster cats Cali and Rose are very sweet young cats. These Valentine sisters will melt your heart. Cali is the more outgoing type; Rose is a bit shy at first.
Community Fragments from Floyd: 'If Power is Out on a Three Dog Night' "If Power is Out on a Three Dog Night" was originally published on Jan. 14, 2021.
Community Beyond the Tap, Part 3: The Divide Beyond the Tap, Part 3: “The Divide,” addresses misconceptions about who the PSA serves in Floyd County.
Legacy Honors Luke Staengl makes his journey onward Luke Staengl was a founding member and long-time supporter of Blue Mountain School in Floyd; a council member of Sustain Floyd; a lobbyer for environmentally-sustainable policies; a speaker/presenter at conferences and universities; and the owner of Pragmatic Environmental Solutions Company (PESCO).
Music & Arts Unpacking the legendary Korn Kutters This project has not only been a project for the family members of the Korn Kutters, but also for the extended community and beyond.
Community Willis UMC to merge with Floyd UMC this summer The final service at Willis UMC will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 11:15 a.m., and there will be a special service to welcome the members from Willis into the Floyd congregation on Sunday, July 12, at their regular worship time of 10 a.m. with a lunch to follow.
