Music & Arts

Registration Open: June Bug Center adds 'Linux Explorers' to 2026 offerings

This article includes a list of classes that will be offered at The June Bug Center in Floyd from January 2026 until May.

Schools, DJ’s make donations to Plenty!

Local students and DJ’s Drive-In recently made significant donations to Plenty! Farm and Food Bank to help them prepare for the busy holiday season.  Plenty! Vice President Amanda Gallimore Morgan said that local students at Floyd Elementary School surpassed their goal of collecting 500 boxes within the first week

Floyd County Government

Supervisors approve new Land Division Ordinance with 4-1 vote

Indian Valley Supervisor Kalinda Bechtold said while the revised version does not include protections of resources that she “would like to see,” it is important for the Board to have a new LDO in place as the previous one is “not reasonable” and “not functional, truly.”

Schools Featured

Curriculum Corner: 'The Art of Playing in the Woods'

Almost all the lessons I plan are the same things I would teach at public school, just with fewer standardized tests. We work hard on projects. And then, sometimes we just play in the woods, and we learn so many things I could never have planned.

Events

Floyd Tourism launches month-long 'Shop Local' campaign

To celebrate the launch, the Tourism Office will host a welcome booth at the Shop Small Artisan Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 29, on Jacksonville Circle, which is located between the Floyd County Courthouse and the new Floyd County Government Building.

Floyd County Government Featured

Transfer Station fees increase Monday

In August, the Floyd County Board of Supervisors voted to change fees related to the county’s Transfer Station, and the increased fees go into effect on Monday, Dec. 1. Fees were last amended in September 2017.

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Chamber marks 2025 Membership Dinner with record attendance, new leaders

“These are the new leaders,” said Kathy Fett, the Chamber's Executive Director. “We’re going to lead the Chamber to the next step up,” she added, predicting that “Floyd is going to be one of the strongest small town Chambers in Virginia.”

Community

Pets of the Week

Sandy and Danny are about five years old and were owner surrendered to humane society volunteers when the family could no longer take care of them.

News

Floyd named Top Tiny Adventure Town

“We’re grateful to everyone who voted and to those who work hard year-round to make Floyd a welcoming place for adventurers,” said Kathleen Legg, executive director of Floyd Tourism.

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Forrest Buehler takes on lead role in Southwest Virginia Ballet’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’

The Floyd community is invited to get tickets to see Buehler in the lead role of Clara.

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Floyd man continues family tradition of dowsing

Donald “Donny” Lucas remembers watching his father walk around with a stick in his hands as a six-year-old in the late 1950s. He was dowsing, or "water witching," using what is referred to as "The Gift" — a rare talent of being able to find groundwater from the surface.

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World Atlas names Floyd one of the Commonwealth’s ‘Cutest Small Towns’

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Thrive Hive takes top spot in annual C4 Competition

The annual C4 Business Development Series is supported by the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Economic Development Authority, and the Greater Roanoke/New River Valley Small Business Development Center.

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Nonprofits sprint to finish 2025 strong: Energy presentation, Toy Drive, and Veteran support

This article contains excerpts from the newsletters and websites of Floyd Initiative for Safe Housing (F.I.S.H.), Mountain Valor Services, and SustainFloyd.

News

APCo sets dates for open houses to hear from local community members

APCo representatives plan to file an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission next summer. If approved, construction is expected to begin early 2031 and conclude by late 2032.

Community

October Land Transfers

This information is public record. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.

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‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’: Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop is in need of volunteers

The Floyd Baby and Toddler Shop requires no enrollment and fills “a massive gap” for families who might not be able to travel to Radford, Christiansburg, or Blacksburg for necessities.

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Where to Buy Your Tree and Wreaths this Holiday Season

Whatever your plan is to celebrate this holiday season, we know that as long as you're are celebrating it in Floyd, it will be magical.

Community

Citizens announces scholarships available to students in service area; Deadline Feb. 26, 2026

In addition to the FRS General Scholarship, the program includes numerous named scholarship opportunities that do not require a match from NTCA members. These scholarships have detailed criteria for eligibility, and range in value from $1,000 to $9,000.

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Floyd clinches 26-21 win against James River to advance post-season run

The Buffaloes will face the number two seed Gretna Hawks at Gretna High School next Friday (Nov. 21) for the region semifinals. The Hawks have a similar in season record as the Buffaloes. It is expected that this will be a very intense game on both sides.

Community

Pet of the Week

Spud is a smart boy. Volunteers at FCHS say he responds wonderfully to positive reinforcement and enjoys learning new things. He's social, loves people, and gets along great with other dogs.

Events

Annual Gingerbread Contest returns: Register by Nov. 28

Award categories include General, Youth, Popular, Judges’ Choice, Creative, and Business. Kids are encouraged to enter their own creations into the Youth category (13 and under). Local businesses are invited to participate and be represented in the Business Category.

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WIN Care brings new services to Floyd

“Our goal is to create a welcoming space where patients feel valued and receive the care they deserve,” said Pamela Logan, CEO of WIN Care Health. “With our combined services, we aim to meet various health needs, whether it’s an urgent care visit, a routine check-up, or specialized wound care...”

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Use local firewood safely this winter

It is recommended by the Virginia Department of Forestry to not use firewood from more than 50 miles away. This article includes a list of firewood that is available in Floyd County.

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Nonprofit News

This article contains excerpts from nonprofit newsletters including The Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Plenty! Farm and Food Bank, Partnership for Floyd, and First Steps.