Floyd becomes an official Bee City
Just in time for the start of an international, bee-centric conference at the Floyd EcoVillage, Bee City USA announced this week that Floyd County is now a certified affiliate of the pollinator-positive initiative.
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New Behavioral Health Director joins Tri-Area
Jennifer Graham worked previously with Mount Rogers Community Services for 21 years and held various positions serving both youth and adults
H&V Floyd marks milestone anniversary with $40 million investment for new technology, plant expansion
Throughout the past 50 years, there have been six expansions of the Floyd site, and there are “probably 10 times more employees now than when we started,” Hatcher said. The current longest tenured employee at the Floyd site recently retired with almost 45 years as an operator.
Governor declares State of Emergency to aid farmers facing hay shortage
In Floyd County specifically, hay yields were down 45% for the first cutting, according to Senior Floyd Extension Agent Jon Vest. He said, "Folks that made early hay (May cuttings) fared a bit better, and as the hay harvest extended into June, losses of up to 50% were reported."
Copper Hill daycare faces October closure without buyer
The closure of Copper Hill Child Care would end services for 50 families in Floyd and Roanoke counties, owner Amy Goff said.
Man ordered to pay restitution, complete gun class to avoid possible conviction
Gabriel Angel-Ray King, 31, pleaded guilty to a single felony charge before Floyd County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Mabe Tuesday.
Bent Mountain solar project targets 2027 launch
Virginia has more than 140 utility-scale solar facilities, including 18 built last year, though only a handful of them are in the western third of the state. Nearby counties yet to see a utility-scale solar farm built within their borders include Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, and Pulaski.