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.
Community
Features about community members and special happenings.
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."
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.
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
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.
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.
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.