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Floyd businesses receive 'Best of the Blue Ridge' awards

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,

Author to discuss the ‘Black Belt of Virginia’ this weekend

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.

Fragments from Floyd: 'In or Out of the Game after 70?'

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

Library program highlights tips for fighting the winter blues

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.

Announcing 'Dear Pamela' to highlight health, plus more winter tips

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."

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

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.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Foster kitties Dilly and Mowgli are ready for their forever homes.