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Community mourns cornerstone of Floyd’s music scene; Tribute events are planned

Community mourns cornerstone of Floyd’s music scene; Tribute events are planned

Influential and well-loved in the local music scene, Lester Weddle performed solo and with friends regularly at Outer Space, the Buffalo Mountain Brewery, Dogtown’s Sunday Night Open Mic, and beyond.

Tour de Dirt readies for 20th year of cycling fun and fellowship

Tour de Dirt readies for 20th year of cycling fun and fellowship

The 2026 Tour de Dirt will be held at the Floyd/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA (2697 Franklin Pike SE, formerly Chantilly Farm) on Saturday, Oct. 24. Rides start at 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively.

Legacy of Allen Mills and success of The Lost and Found to be honored in tribute event

Legacy of Allen Mills and success of The Lost and Found to be honored in tribute event

The special evening in Floyd will feature an all-star house band consisting of Sammy Shelor, Jesse Smathers, Jonathan Dillon, and Bailey Moore. Special guest appearances will include Roger Handy, Bubba Chandler, Junior Sisk, Jody King, Lynwood Lunsford, and Ronald Smith.

Classical concert features romantic favorites

Classical concert features romantic favorites

The concert will feature romanic favorites performed by violinist and violist brothers Kevin and Bryan Matheson with pianist Melia Garber. They are known worldwide for their vibrant and captivating performances.

Fall festivities in full swing at Turner Family Farms

Fall festivities in full swing at Turner Family Farms

The annual Fall Festival series, headed up by third-generation Turner brothers Jason and Wes, features a two-acre corn maze with a Floyd Buffalo design, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and more.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Floyd County Humane Society litter mates Dustin (gray/white) and Domino (tan/white) have grown up at the shelter. They are the sweetest 10-month-old kittens.

Curriculum Corner: 'Turning transition time into extra recess'

Curriculum Corner: 'Turning transition time into extra recess'

Copper students want to learn, but they don’t necessarily have a good grasp of how time flies when we’re having fun. Setting up our learning environment to make it easier to achieve our goals is a step on the way to intrinsic motivation.