Pets of the week
Floyd County Humane Society foster kittens Domino and Dustin are more than ready for their forever homes.
Community
Features about community members and special happenings.
Restaurant Rumble 2026: As Blue Ridge Diner reaches 'Final Fourk,' voting continues
The champions of Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2025 are in the final days of defending their spots for the 2026 competition, which includes Floyd's Blue Ridge Diner. Last year, the breakfast and lunch diner on Main Street beat out restaurants from 27 other counties to become WDBJ7's "Chompion."
Calf rescued from the Little River by good Samaritans
Just after the break of dawn on Saturday morning Ava Jahoda, owner of Thrifty Fox, heard a strange splashing sound in the river outside. Thinking it was a goose, she walked outside to discover it was something much bigger and darker than what she expected.
'Taste of Floyd' showcases local culinary artistry
Held Sunday, March 22, at the Center, the third annual event drew attendees from across the region and from out-of-state to sample sweet and savory delights from the culinary community of Floyd.
March Into Health This Spring
Let’s explore how outdoor physical activity, when combined with natural sunlight, contributes to overall health and vitality.
'Let Love Grow' at the Seed Swap
Local gardeners are known to enthusiastically bring everything from gardening tools, extra pots, soil, and bags of fertilizer, as well as gardening books and magazines, to seed swaps.
Farmers Market readies for opening day of summer season
For many locals, the opening day is more than just a shopping trip — it's a seasonal reunion. After the quieter winter months, the return of the main season market signals the arrival of spring and a renewed connection to the region's farms and creative community.