Community
Features about community members and special happenings.
New Works 2025: FCA calls for artists
By highlighting work created within the past two years, New Works 2025 reflects the vitality of our regional arts community and honors the commitment artists make to push boundaries, take risks, and expand their practice.
‘Harvesting Memories, Planting Dreams’: Floyd Fair returns this weekend
Exhibitions that will be on display inside of the barn will feature garden produce, preserved foods, cooked foods, horticulture, needlework, photography, arts and crafts, and Lego.
The Genetics of Giving
Research has identified several genes associated with empathy and altruism, two key traits closely linked to charitable giving. For example, studies have found that variations in the oxytocin receptor gene are associated with increased empathy and prosocial behavior.
Local talent wins big at Galax convention
Margo MacSweeney placed in a number of categories, including Youth Clawhammer Banjo (first), Youth Flatfoot Dance (first) and Dance (fifth).
Pet of the Week
Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster cat, Mr. Perky, who is just so sweet.
Plenty! features volunteer shoutouts and a monthly recipe
Oven Roasted Candy Squash
Recipe submitted by Farmer Sean