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Handmade toy company finds its home in Floyd

Handmade toy company finds its home in Floyd

Monthly Tinkering paint parties have included a Mother's Day theme in May and a Father’s Day theme in June. The next Tinkering event is scheduled for Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will have a back-to-school theme with “Buffalo pencil holders” to paint

Daydream Raffle

Daydream Raffle

The winner will be announced on Sunday, July 26, from the main stage at FloydFest 26~Daydream.

Revolutionary Roots: Slusher Family to reunite for special lunch

Revolutionary Roots: Slusher Family to reunite for special lunch

In 1970, descendants of Christopher Slusher (orig. Christophel Schlosser) met at Laurel Branch Church and formed the dues-paying Slusher Family Organization (SFO) for the expressed purposes of having funds for gathering genealogical research.

Offerings for Every Angler: New River Fly Fishing

Offerings for Every Angler: New River Fly Fishing

The company is owned and operated by Mike Smith, who began guiding on the New River nearly 30 years ago. In 1997, he opened the first fly shop and guide service based in Floyd called Greasy Creek Outfitters. In 2007, the name changed to New River Fly Fishing.

Nonprofit launches local campaign for a Plastic Free July

Nonprofit launches local campaign for a Plastic Free July

Learn about ways to cut back on your plastic use with the help of SustainFloyd and the Floyd Farmers Market.

12U Lady Buffs take runner-up, claim Tournament Sportsmanship Award

12U Lady Buffs take runner-up, claim Tournament Sportsmanship Award

SustainFloyd’s new guide helps Floyd County gardeners create butterfly havens

SustainFloyd’s new guide helps Floyd County gardeners create butterfly havens

As a local interest in pollinator gardening grows, SustainFloyd believes that Floyd could become a regional example of community-led conservation.