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GiveLocalNRV 2026 raises more than $1 million for the region's nonprofits

GiveLocalNRV 2026 raises more than $1 million for the region's nonprofits

The Editorial Team of Floyd Times would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Gather, which graciously hosted our Power Hour event as a part of its soft opening. We could not do what we do without the support of our community and those who believe in the power of local news.

Crooked Mountain has summer events on deck

Crooked Mountain has summer events on deck

Brian said that he likes to describe the land as an “agritourism destination,” but offers clarification that Crooked Mountain is much more than that. The Corbetts explained that it is a festival site, event center with a farm store, campground, and an incredible u-pick flower spot.

Floyd County crash claims the life of Roanoke man

Floyd County crash claims the life of Roanoke man

A Roanoke motorcyclist died in a crash including two other vehicles in Floyd County on Sunday. Kenneth Martin Wingfield, 69, was driving a Harley Davidson north when he crossed the center line and side-swiped a southbound Chevrolet Cruze, according to Virginia State Police. Wingfield then hit a Range Rover

Annual Juneteenth Celebration inspires unity and reflection in Floyd

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.

Early voting is open for Dual Primaries

Early voting is open for Dual Primaries

In addition to being open for Early Voting on two Saturdays before Election Day (Aug. 4), Floyd County voters can cast their ballots at the Registrar’s Office on two Sundays — July 19 and July 26 — between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Countdown to Giving Day: Nonprofits gear up for next week's main event

Countdown to Giving Day: Nonprofits gear up for next week's main event

Floyd organizations are leading the GiveLocalNRV 2026 Early Giving Leaderboard ahead of Giving Day, which will be held from noon on Wednesday, June 24, to noon on Thursday, June 25. Find a list of Giving Day events in this article!

Feeding Southwest Virginia marks 45 years of service

Feeding Southwest Virginia marks 45 years of service

Today, more than 170,000 neighbors, including 42,000 children, face hunger in the 12,400 square-foot service region Feeding Southwest Virginia serves.