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News about Floyd County Virginia's board of supervisors, county offices, and administration.

Town Council approves Veterans Day Parade permit

Town Council approves Veterans Day Parade permit

Chamber Director Kathy Fett also noted the launch of the Floyd Young Professionals group, which had its inaugural meeting with eight members at the beginning of September and has already grown by two. She said the group has “created quite a bit of excitement” for business leaders younger than 50.

Board names Kim Chiddo as new County Administrator

Board names Kim Chiddo as new County Administrator

Chiddo has been serving as Interim County Administrator since the resignation of Linda Millsaps was accepted by the Board in July and held the title of Deputy County Administrator before Millsaps’ resignation.

County Attorney says realtors on Board do not have conflict of interest in regard to Land Division Ordinance

County Attorney says realtors on Board do not have conflict of interest in regard to Land Division Ordinance

Durbin also reminded the Board that the current version of the Land Division Ordinance is the one that was advertised before the public hearing was held on Aug. 26. He said the Floyd County Planning Commission’s recommended changes were suggestions that haven’t been incorporated into the document.

Anonymous post raises question for School Board

Anonymous post raises question for School Board

Check-area resident Dianna Hale referenced an anonymous Facebook post that was made on several Floyd-based pages in regard to the varsity cheerleading coach. The post alleged VHSL safety violations during cheer activities, verbal abuse of athletes, and questioned the coach’s leadership and more.

Council OKs designer for conceptual plans

Council OKs designer for conceptual plans

Last week’s Floyd Town Council meeting included a brief update on the DonnKenny project after a staffing change on the Virginia Tech team of designers delayed some final approvals by Council at the beginning of August. Town Manager Andrew Morris said that he had talked with Trent Cox about

Supervisors continue conversations to tackle bear problem

Supervisors continue conversations to tackle bear problem

The regular meeting of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 included presentations from Chris Taylor, executive director of New River Valley Community Services, and Floyd County Building Official Mark Bolt. Taylor, who has been director of NRVCS since March, provided the board with some statistics specific to

Planning Commission recommends changes to Land Ordinance

Planning Commission recommends changes to Land Ordinance

In a 3-2 vote, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Board approve the Land Division Ordinance with changes, including removing the provision that would allow for reduced lot sizes on private centralized water systems and to establish a minimum lot size of five acres certain parcels.