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Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday

Community invited to ribbon cutting at library on Friday

Library officials said in a release about the ribbon cutting, “community support was strong from the start, and the project received many generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local organizations.”

Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary

Ribbon cutting marks milestone anniversary

While Skyline celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year, its roots along the Blue Ridge Parkway were actually planted more than 200 years ago.

Christmas Store opens at new location this week

Christmas Store opens at new location this week

Among its thousands of offerings available to purchase each year are a number of artificial Christmas trees, a variety of assorted stockings for every taste, festive dinnerware, ribbon and wrapping paper, spare string lights, wreaths, tree skirts, winter village pieces, wall decor, and much more.

Five named in racketeering indictments

Five named in racketeering indictments

The cases are related to the RICO Act indictments that were handed down by the Floyd County Grand Jury in late-August. The RICO Act is a “means of going after organized crime” that has to do with drug distribution, money laundering, and human trafficking/prostitution.

Homegrown flooring company celebrates showroom opening

Homegrown flooring company celebrates showroom opening

Richard Schoonover and Grace McCutchan launched the idea behind Floyd Floor Co. in late-2024 with the simple goal of bringing “high-quality flooring options and installation services to our hometown.”

Two Floyd eateries announce closure

Two Floyd eateries announce closure

Local political parties issue joint statement to condemn political violence, encourage respectful dialogue

Local political parties issue joint statement to condemn political violence, encourage respectful dialogue

"We agree that the Constitution of the United States is the law of the land and that its First Amendment protects the right to free speech and assembly, and other inalienable rights."