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Chamber marks 2025 Membership Dinner with record attendance, new leaders

“These are the new leaders,” said Kathy Fett, the Chamber's Executive Director. “We’re going to lead the Chamber to the next step up,” she added, predicting that “Floyd is going to be one of the strongest small town Chambers in Virginia.”

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Thrive Hive takes top spot in annual C4 Competition

The annual C4 Business Development Series is supported by the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Economic Development Authority, and the Greater Roanoke/New River Valley Small Business Development Center.

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Annual Gingerbread Contest returns: Register by Nov. 28

Award categories include General, Youth, Popular, Judges’ Choice, Creative, and Business. Kids are encouraged to enter their own creations into the Youth category (13 and under). Local businesses are invited to participate and be represented in the Business Category.

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WIN Care brings new services to Floyd

“Our goal is to create a welcoming space where patients feel valued and receive the care they deserve,” said Pamela Logan, CEO of WIN Care Health. “With our combined services, we aim to meet various health needs, whether it’s an urgent care visit, a routine check-up, or specialized wound care...”

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FloydFest announces 2026 theme, initial lineup

For the first time ever, Across-the-Way Productions launched FloydFest~Daydream with Early-Bird ticket pricing, available for one week only, and new ticket types.

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PHOTOS: Halloween in Floyd 2025

A collaborative effort among the Town of Floyd, Floyd County, local businesses and nonprofits, and homeowners, this year’s Spooky Street was the fifth iteration of the event, which started as a drive-thru opportunity for kids to enjoy during the pandemic.

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Nonprofit team explains how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can provide 'quick, sustained' relief

A new addition to Be Well Now is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Klein said that ketamine was originally used during the Vietnam War, and is used in therapy to “help people relax in their mind and their body, so they can work with what they are dealing with. It’s very versatile."

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Arsenic and Old Lace shows continue this weekend

Directed by Theda McCutchan, the classic dark comedy features a cast of zany characters, Brooklyn accents, physical comedy, and unpredictable plot twists. The elaborate set designs and period costumes, headed up by Mim Ukes, are outstanding.

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Spanberger makes stop in Floyd

Spanberger spoke about some of the issues she would address as governor, including strengthening health care, supporting stronger schools, lowering costs, standing up for Virginia's federal workers and improving infrastructure — all while refusing the politics of division and anger.

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Cemetery tour highlights notable figures of Floyd history

After speaking about the layout of the grounds (currently 18 acres) and the changes to the cemetery over the years, Williams led the group through the old part of the cemetery, where important people who influenced the forming and running of Floyd (called Jacksonville at the time) were buried.

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Regional Cancer Advisory Board seeks local residents to help set priorities

SWVA CAB is focused on serving Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties; and the cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford.

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Mindful Families Series to focus on 'Everyday Blessings'

Rather than focusing on “perfect” parenting techniques, the program emphasizes the inner work of becoming more conscious and compassionate with both ourselves and our children. By doing this inner work, parents can create more peaceful and authentic family relationships.

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Second No Kings Day protest draws Floyd crowd

Saturday's No Kings rally in Floyd was an upbeat two-hour demonstration with live music and singing.  Many drivers of vehicles passing by showed their support by cheering, beeping their horns, and waving.

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Nonprofit plans Open House for next week

Visitors at the Open House will be able to learn about available treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Music-Based Psychotherapy, Nature-Informed Therapy, and more.

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Floyd Americana Fest marks six years across four stages

There was a strong contingency of out-of-town visitors for the festival. When Lineberry Park Stage performer Barry Lenoir asked for a show of hands of people who came from out of town, he reported that about half the crowd raised their hands.

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Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial

The panel discussion will delve into the growing movement for green burial and its potential in Southwest Virginia. Representatives from Blue Ridge Green Burial will share updates on their efforts to establish a Conservation Burial Ground in Floyd County.

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Floyd Sheriff’s Office joins EMS and Fire Department for 2025 Chili Cookoff fundraiser

The cookoff will take place as part of Citizens Co-op’s Free Community Concert, featuring live music by Jerry Wimmer and Bottom of the Barrel, along with axe throwing, food trucks, and more.

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Farmers Collective learns about programs designed to help meet property planning needs

All community members are invited to join the Collective for these educational conversations. The organizers hope that these presentations will inform residents about what programs are available to them through local agencies, along with how to apply for the mentioned opportunities.

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Growing strong: Floyd Arts and Crafts Festival marks 50 years

Seven-year-old Gwayla Yard-Gralla, likely the youngest vendor in attendance, was selling her handmade, woven potholders. “Do you like to cook?” was her marketing line that drew in customers.

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16 Hands members and guests artists to host open studios this month

Visitors who are drawn to Floyd to experience the fall 16 Hands Studio Tour are encouraged to stay the night and experience the community’s warm hospitality, explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, and enjoy the crisp mountain air while discovering one-of-a-kind art pieces.

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FCA celebrates 30 years of creativity and community

Executive Director Keela Dooley-Marshall said "sustainability is key" in planning the future of the Center, noting that officials are working on a master site plan, preparing to go solar, and launching a new endowment to "secure the future" of the barn.

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Annual Cunningham Guitar Raffle benefits Handmade Music School mission

The wood used for the top of this year's featured guitar is old-growth red spruce from a Hurricane Helene salvaged, blowdown tree from the high country of Grayson County. This tree was over 200 years old.

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Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school

"The yard sale is a fantastic opportunity to find unique treasures and support a vital cause: providing tuition assistance for Blue Mountain School students," organizers said in a statement earlier this week.

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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."