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Regional Cancer Advisory Board seeks local residents to help set priorities

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.

Mindful Families Series to focus on 'Everyday Blessings'

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.

Second No Kings Day protest draws Floyd crowd

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.

Nonprofit plans Open House for next week

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.

Floyd Americana Fest marks six years across four stages

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.

Local groups to facilitate conversation surrounding natural burial

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.

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

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.