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Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

Beyond the Tap, Part 4: Floyd's Water Budget Study

The preliminary study emphasizes the “fragility of the system during drought" due to Floyd’s geographic location and its dependence on “water recharge,” which is the process of water infiltrating the ground and refilling fractures via precipitation, runoff, and the like.

Floyd Homefront, Part 4 [Final]: Town Efforts — Donnkenny and Harris Street

Floyd Homefront, Part 4 [Final]: Town Efforts — Donnkenny and Harris Street

“Floyd Homefront” is a Floyd Times series that examines the ways in which the Floyd government is working to address the local housing crisis. Part 4, "Town Efforts,” focuses on projects within town limits.

Town receives grant funding for Donnkenny remediation

Town receives grant funding for Donnkenny remediation

The Town of Floyd is one beneficiary, receiving a total of $262,500 for "remediation of asbestos-containing material in a former apparel manufacturing building [aka the Donnkenny site, located behind Food Lion]..."

Town Council taps Thompson for interim vacancy

Town Council taps Thompson for interim vacancy

Thompson is the first female on town council since 2018, according to Town records provided by Clerk Lynn Gregory. The last female council member was Karen Bingham, who served an eight-year term. Prior to Bingham, Rebecca Harman served on council from 1990 to 1998.

Curriculum Corner: 'Lessons in Love'

Curriculum Corner: 'Lessons in Love'

I took time to slow down and support them where they may have needed it, so this week we didn’t begin our measurements unit. I’m sure now that we have reviewed this important concept the Ambers are ready for some new mathematics to practice and learn.

Bond denied for man named in RICO Act indictments

Bond denied for man named in RICO Act indictments

Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Branscom told Judge Mike Fleenor on Feb. 3 that the bridal shop served as a “hub” and “front” for the drug dealing in Rockbridge and Floyd counties, which in turn funded the human trafficking operation.

June Bug Center receives funding from IBMA Foundation

June Bug Center receives funding from IBMA Foundation

The International Bluegrass Music Association Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in project grants to 11 bluegrass programs, including the Junior Appalachian Musicians program at the June Bug Center in Floyd.