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Floyd man continues family tradition of dowsing

Donald “Donny” Lucas remembers watching his father walk around with a stick in his hands as a six-year-old in the late 1950s. He was dowsing, or "water witching," using what is referred to as "The Gift" — a rare talent of being able to find groundwater from the surface.

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World Atlas names Floyd one of the Commonwealth’s ‘Cutest Small Towns’

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Thrive Hive takes top spot in annual C4 Competition

The annual C4 Business Development Series is supported by the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Economic Development Authority, and the Greater Roanoke/New River Valley Small Business Development Center.

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Nonprofits sprint to finish 2025 strong: Energy presentation, Toy Drive, and Veteran support

This article contains excerpts from the newsletters and websites of Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing (F.I.S.H.), Mountain Valor Services, and SustainFloyd.

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October Land Transfers

This information is public record. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.

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‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’: Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop is in need of volunteers

The Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop requires no enrollment and fills “a massive gap” for families who might not be able to travel to Radford, Christiansburg, or Blacksburg for necessities.

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Where to Buy Your Tree and Wreaths this Holiday Season

Whatever your plan is to celebrate this holiday season, we know that as long as you're are celebrating it in Floyd, it will be magical.

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Citizens announces scholarships available to students in service area; Deadline Feb. 26, 2026

In addition to the FRS General Scholarship, the program includes numerous named scholarship opportunities that do not require a match from NTCA members. These scholarships have detailed criteria for eligibility, and range in value from $1,000 to $9,000.

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Pet of the Week

Spud is a smart boy. Volunteers at FCHS say he responds wonderfully to positive reinforcement and enjoys learning new things. He's social, loves people, and gets along great with other dogs.

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Use local firewood safely this winter

It is recommended by the Virginia Department of Forestry to not use firewood from more than 50 miles away. This article includes a list of firewood that is available in Floyd County.

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Nonprofit News

This article contains excerpts from nonprofit newsletters including The Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Plenty! Farm and Food Bank, Partnership for Floyd, and First Steps.

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Pet of the Week

Neglected by his owners, a neighbor rescued Edward and brought him to the humane society to get him the veterinary care he needed.

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Floyd County honors its veterans with annual parade

Alongside veterans, the procession included Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, The Floyd County High School Marching Band, motorcycles, vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and fire trucks and tractors, some pulling decorated trailers full of passengers.

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Applications are open for scholarships from CFNRV, Floyd Chamber

The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open until Jan. 23, 2026, and Floyd Chamber applications are open until April 1, 2026.

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Ed and Ethel's Fine Jewelry opens on Main Street

The Brinsons chose the name Ed and Ethel’s, Brooke said, because they “really wanted the business to be the way that (Ed and Ethel) lived and to treat people that way.” They were her “grandparents that didn’t have to be” after they retired in Floyd from the coast.

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Pets of the Week

On Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon until 2 p.m., Phoenix Hardwoods and the humane society will present a Caturday adoption event to allow community members to meet adoptable and adorable furry friends. Phoenix Hardwoods is located at 101 E. Main St.

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PHOTOS: Halloween in Floyd 2025

A collaborative effort among the Town of Floyd, Floyd County, local businesses and nonprofits, and homeowners, this year’s Spooky Street was the fifth iteration of the event, which started as a drive-thru opportunity for kids to enjoy during the pandemic.

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Navigating baby snake season in Floyd

Arianna Kuhn, president of the Virginia Herpetological Society, who also works as a Research Scientist and Curator of Herpetology, said that “copperheads are special: these snakes give birth to live young."

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Pets of the Week

This sweet young trio came under the humane society's care when their owner passed away. Volunteers just don't have the heart to separate these bonded sisters that they call the three amigas, they said.

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Spanberger makes stop in Floyd

Spanberger spoke about some of the issues she would address as governor, including strengthening health care, supporting stronger schools, lowering costs, standing up for Virginia's federal workers and improving infrastructure — all while refusing the politics of division and anger.

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Cemetery tour highlights notable figures of Floyd history

After speaking about the layout of the grounds (currently 18 acres) and the changes to the cemetery over the years, Williams led the group through the old part of the cemetery, where important people who influenced the forming and running of Floyd (called Jacksonville at the time) were buried.

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Burning brush safely with seasonal variables

Forester Nick Smith, who oversees Floyd County with the Virginia Department of Forestry, said that from “October until the end of November has historically been an active time of the year for wildfires in the area.”

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Pet of the Week

Floyd County Humane Society is hosting a Rabies Clinic (free to Floyd County residents) in the parking lot of Citizens Telephone Cooperative from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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Second No Kings Day protest draws Floyd crowd

Saturday's No Kings rally in Floyd was an upbeat two-hour demonstration with live music and singing.  Many drivers of vehicles passing by showed their support by cheering, beeping their horns, and waving.

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Backstories and Backyards:  Timber-r-r!

Crosscut saws turned out to be critical to the development of Floyd County during the 19th century, supplying logs to the 46 water-powered sawmills listed by name and location in the 1888-89 "Chataigne’s Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory."