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Buffalo Mountain Preserve expands by 975 acres

Buffalo Mountain Preserve expands by 975 acres

Through a partnership with The Conservation Fund, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has acquired land surrounding the three sides of the existing preserve, nearly doubling its size to 2,121 acres.

FCPR announces winners of 2025 Lights Competition

FCPR announces winners of 2025 Lights Competition

There was only one round of voting for both categories due to the number of entries. The community was invited to vote for the winners on Facebook from Dec. 19-24.

In Pursuit of Nature: 'Unlock the outdoors using free resources'

In Pursuit of Nature: 'Unlock the outdoors using free resources'

"In Pursuit of Nature" writer Michael Williams is a retired educator and Master Naturalist.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Curriculum Corner: 'Showing up for Floyd'

Curriculum Corner: 'Showing up for Floyd'

The Sapphires are eager to give back, and several recent projects proved to be a sweet and close-to-home way to bring joy to their loved ones.

‘The Adventures of Little Britches’: Floyd farmer featured in new children’s book

‘The Adventures of Little Britches’: Floyd farmer featured in new children’s book

“We would talk on the phone, and she would ask me, ‘How’s my little GG doing?’ (meaning her grand-goat),” Alex said, “and I would tell her the latest story of Little Britches and what we were up to.”

Floyd County Store announces the winners of the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest

Floyd County Store announces the winners of the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest

In the Youth Category, the first-place Popular Vote was awarded to Della Migliozzi for "Della's Enchanted World." The Judges' Choice Award was presented to "Run Pete, Run" by Rochelle Grim, which also placed second for the Popular Vote.