Floyd Times achieves nonprofit status
The official ruling from the IRS was received Feb. 11 and stated Floyd Media is considered a "public charity" under Internal Revenue Code Section 170.
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PSA Report: Chlorinating and Charter Negotiations
Official newsletters will be sent to all customers of the PSA, including schools that are a part of the system, before the process of chlorination begins.
Voters to decide on redistricting in April Special Election
Early voting for the Special Election begins on Friday, March 6, at Floyd County Courthouse (100 E. Main St.) and is open until April 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Early votes can also be cast at the Office of Elections on the top floor of the courthouse on two Saturdays: April 11 and April 18.
Curriculum Corner: 'Growing Toward the Future'
The Endowment for Lifelong Learners at Blue Mountain School, is a permanent fund made possible through a series of private donations by a generous Blue Mountain School alumnus and a new partnership with the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV).
Wall Residences named a Certified Center for Abuse Prevention and Safety
LEAP is an evidence-based curriculum that provides training about healthy relationships and abuse prevention to groups of adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Price of Education, Part 1: Establishing an estimated draft budget
“The Price of Education” is a new Floyd Times series that will follow the annual budgeting process of Floyd County Public Schools. Budget talks for the upcoming school year started officially on Feb. 9 and will continue throughout the spring. Fiscal year 2027 begins July 1.
Big Indian Bakery to emphasize community togetherness with new cafe, 'Gather'
Earl White and Adrienne Davis, who founded Big Indian Bakery in 2017, plan to launch the new cafe, "Gather," in mid-March after some weather-related shipping delays of equipment pushed back their original goal of opening in February.