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Two Floyd eateries announce closure

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Curriculum Corner: ‘Forgiveness — Time for some advanced Choose Love’

“Curriculum Corner” is a new, bi-weekly column written for Floyd Times by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.

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Floyd Center for the Arts to celebrate 30 years with ‘A Night at the Barn’, renewed mission

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Floyd man pursues mission of giving

“The message I want to share is that giving back to others is a special, rewarding feeling for the soul and heart, and you never know how greatly it’ll impact somebody’s life,” Ryan Scott said. “For me, giving is better than receiving, and I look forward to it.”

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Citizens sets annual meeting for next month

Anyone needing a proxy can stop by Citizens’ office weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon, to make arrangements.

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Roberson Mill holds Fall Festival

“We wanted a place where people could come and sit because mills were once the center of the community before general stores,” said Jeff Rainey, VP of the FORM board. “Farmers would come here and get their grain ground and then talk about grain prices and all kinds of things."

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Pets of the Week

At 10 weeks old, Boq and Dillamond are up to date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV.

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New counseling practice launches in Floyd

Staff Report In the heart of Floyd, a unique and collaborative approach to mental health is taking shape. Connected Counseling Co-op, founded in 2025 by Amanda Buckner, Chelsey Fawthrop, and Shelly Fox, is a shared vision come to life. The trio imagined a place where therapists could not only support

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Mountain Valor Fest fosters community and connection

A highlight of the Valor Fest is the ceremonial burning of a retired American flag.  The ceremony was preceded by bagpipe players and included the participation of veterans and Gold Star families.

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Christmas for Children opens applications for 2025 Angel Tree

In the 2023 Christmas season, thanks to the support of generous donors and people in our community, Christmas For Children was able to help 153 children have a brighter holiday. Those children were from 65 Floyd County families.

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Backstories and Backyards: Broomsticks and Lace

Considering the array of "women's work" in Floyd County over one hundred years ago, it shouldn't have been a surprise to connect a humble broom to fancy needlework. Women of the household often made their very own brooms, and the broom sweep itself required stitches to bind the bunches together.

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Pet of the Week

Zeek is gentle, loving, curious, and smart. He loves meeting new people and getting pets.

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Buffs take second consecutive Hoco win against Bruins

During halftime, the homecoming court took the field and held their annual crowning for Homecoming King and Queen.

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Troika to hold reception this week

"I strive to make pottery that carries with it a sense of energy and life that can only be enhanced when used for the presentation of food and flowers," Polseno says in her artist statement online.

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Citizens Co-op announces launch of SmartTown Community Wi-Fi

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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).

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Pet of the Week

Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster cat, Mr. Perky, who is just so sweet.

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Plenty! features volunteer shoutouts and a monthly recipe

Oven Roasted Candy Squash Recipe submitted by Farmer Sean

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Supervisors continue conversations to tackle bear problem

The regular meeting of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 included presentations from Chris Taylor, executive director of New River Valley Community Services, and Floyd County Building Official Mark Bolt. Taylor, who has been director of NRVCS since March, provided the board with some statistics specific to

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About three dozen join Labor Day protest in Floyd

Mott said she thinks it’s important to show up for what you believe in because “being visible is one of the most important contributions we can make to the current political climate.”

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Planning Commission recommends changes to Land Ordinance

In a 3-2 vote, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Board approve the Land Division Ordinance with changes, including removing the provision that would allow for reduced lot sizes on private centralized water systems and to establish a minimum lot size of five acres certain parcels.

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Veteran's Voice: 'After 9/11: Remembering and Reconnecting'

Isolation isn’t just uncomfortable. It’s dangerous. Rural veterans die by suicide at significantly higher rates than their peers in urban areas. Distance from care, fewer resources and the sense that no one around them truly understands all play a role.