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Second No Kings Day protest draws Floyd crowd

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.

Backstories and Backyards: Timber-r-r!

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."

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

There is some age on Sonny, but his heart and body act like a young man, and he would love a family that is outdoorsy with older kids to hike with, but no cats (he is much too interested in them).

Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday

Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday

Library officials said in a release about the ribbon cutting, “community support was strong from the start, and the project received many generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local organizations.”

Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial

Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial

The panel discussion will delve into the growing movement for green burial and its potential in Southwest Virginia. Representatives from Blue Ridge Green Burial will share updates on their efforts to establish a Conservation Burial Ground in Floyd County.

Floyd Sheriff’s Office joins EMS and Fire Department for 2025 Chili Cookoff fundraiser

Floyd Sheriff’s Office joins EMS and Fire Department for 2025 Chili Cookoff fundraiser

The cookoff will take place as part of Citizens Co-op’s Free Community Concert, featuring live music by Jerry Wimmer and Bottom of the Barrel, along with axe throwing, food trucks, and more.

Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary

Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary

While Skyline celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year, its roots along the Blue Ridge Parkway were actually planted more than 200 years ago.