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Author to discuss history of moonshining at The Book House this week
Hear from Charles Thompson Jr. at The Book House (132 S. Locust St.) at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. There will be copies of the book for sale during the event.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration inspires unity and reflection in Floyd
Deborah Travis explained the significance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday since June 2021. Travis said that June 19 commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
By Vets for Vets: Free veteran resource festival returns in September
Mountain Valor Fest is an annual event designed by veterans for veterans that takes place at Crooked Mountain in Floyd County. This year's festival is set for Sept. 12.
Floyd's Juneteenth event celebrates freedom and resilience this weekend
Admission to the event is open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring family members, friends, and neighbors. Whether participating for the first time or returning as longtime supporters, guests will find opportunities to learn, connect, and more.
Small Town Summer this week: The Revelers, Kelley Breiding Band
Featuring music from The Revelers and the Kelley Breiding Band, Floyd's Small Town Summer (STS) event on Thursday, June 18, is set to be a Cajun Dance Party.
Small Town Summer packs the park for season kick off
Amid ideal summertime weather, featured live music performers Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast, and Hoppie Vaughan and The Ministers of Soul entertained the overflow crowd that filled the park and inspired many to dance front of the stage and in the grass.