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‘Floyd’s finest’ to head to Philly for 2026 Thanksgiving Day Parade

Members of The Pride of Floyd County Marching Band are headed to Philadelphia, Pa., next Thanksgiving to perform in the 2026 Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 26. Floyd is the only school in the state this year to be selected to participate in the event.

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Beyond the Tap: Floyd leaders meet to discuss future of PSA

No funding allocations were approved on Dec. 11, but members of each board agreed that they’d need to work together to secure a future for the locally operated PSA, which provides water to businesses and residences in town, and to County-run properties, including the Industrial Park.

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Dances of Universal Peace: A Celebration of Light

“It’s an embodied peace practice,” said Rachel Theo-Maurelli, one of the three dancer teachers present. “The point is to create peace within that we can then share with the world."

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Fragments from Floyd: 'Be It Ever So Jumbled'

Fred First is a published writer and former Floyd County resident who documented local happenings and musings on "Fragments from Floyd." He holds masters degrees in Vertebrate Zoology and physical therapy, and has been a biology teacher and physical therapist by profession.

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Running on Floyd Time: A Tribute to Tom Ryan

“Floyd Time” has not only been a theme in Ryan’s designs, but the phrase also fits his self-effacing laid-back attitude. His longish hair and signature Hawaiian shirts belied his business savvy and his college degree.

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Holiday market unites craft and community

Along with traditional Farmers Market offerings, the Holiday Market added carolers and a visit from Santa. Children were especially interested in the “Toy Giveaway” tables.

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Vote now in the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest

The entries that receive the most online votes will receive the Popular Award. Other awards will be presented by a panel of local judges. View this year's creations in-person by strolling downtown — they are all displayed in the windows of businesses on south Locust Street.

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Pets of the Week

The three brothers are all up to date on vaccines, and neutered.

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Letters to Santa

This year, Santa Claus granted Floyd Times a special wish to share letters from second graders in Floyd County Public Schools with the community to help spread holiday cheer.

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Pet of the Week

Snowybelle is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and is ready for her forever castle.

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Local churches prepare for special Christmas services

This article features a list of confirmed services for the 2025 Christmas holiday.

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The Perfect Gift Shop is open for the 2025 season

In 2024, The Perfect Gift Shop served 586 shoppers, distributing more than 4,000 gifts to Floyd County families. As of Monday (Dec. 8), almost 90 shoppers have visited The Perfect Gift Shop this year.

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Holiday Recipes from Floyd

These recipes have been collected from Floyd community members and the staff of Floyd Times.

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Backstories and Backyards: Simpsons, Turtle Rock, Vocal, and Nasturtium

"Backstories and Backyards" column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history.

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November Land Transfers

The following land transfers were recorded throughout the month of November 2025 in the Floyd County Circuit Court Office. This information is public record. The money listed in each transfer is either an assessment or consideration amount. Listings may be incomplete; unlisted parties may be involved in the transaction. Complete

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Thanksgiving potluck at Dogtown draws more than 100

The holiday tradition dates back from before the current owners, Alee Epperly, John Epperly, and Chad Hull, took over the business from Anga Miller and Ed Erwin in 2022.

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Pets of the Week

Floyd Humane Society shelter kitties Ares and Lorelai (on stripped blanket) are black beauties, hoping to find their forever homes in time for the holidays.  Advertisement Learn more about Floyd Farmers Market happenings online Ares is about six months old, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccines.  He is super friendly and

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Pets of the Week

Sandy and Danny are about five years old and were owner surrendered to humane society volunteers when the family could no longer take care of them.

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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.