News Featured Floyd Homefront, Part 1: Laying the Groundwork “Floyd Homefront” is a three-part series that examines the ways in which the Floyd County government is working to address the local housing crisis. Part 1, “Laying the Groundwork,” provides a look into the new Land Division Ordinance and its impact on homeowners and potential developers.
News Floyd housing questionnaire highlights interest in future projects "This questionnaire to would-be homeowners shows demand from real people — that they are interested in what we're proposing and that the developer should be able to sell all of the homes.”
Community June Bug Center launches $25K campaign to mark 25 years After 25 years of hard work by volunteers, JBC hosts 14-19 after school programs each semester, and between eight and 21 summer camps. A total of 420 local children were enrolled in JBC programs in 2024.
Community Local scouts take on Florida for annual winter trip We donned wetsuits the next chilly morning and walked to the boat that would take us to snorkel with the manatees. The ground was cold on our bare feet but once in the water, the wetsuits did their magic and with snorkels and masks, we swam with many, many manatees.
Community Curriculum Corner: 'The Value of Group Games' When you drive past our campus and hear the sounds of laughter echoing from the recess field or catch glimpses of students racing through the woods, know that what you're witnessing is a carefully designed curriculum in action.
Floyd County Government Floyd leaders reorganize for new year Regular meeting schedules and roles were set during the reorganizational meetings of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Town Council, and Floyd County Public School Board throughout the past two weeks.
Events Reception for young artists set for this Friday This year’s exhibitions are now on view in three galleries, with an opening reception scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. The reception is free and open to the public.
Local Resources Featured Floyd County Church Directory To add a church to our directory or change information listed, please email editor@floydtimes.com.
Community Pet of the Week Shadow is a six-year-old spayed female, up-to-date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. She is feeling very scared with all the recent changes and just wants to hide.
Music & Arts Call to Artists: Center announces Floyd Plein Air Biennial 2026 The Floyd Plein Air Biennial brings together talented artists from across the region and beyond to paint the inspiring landscapes, farms, waterways, and town scenes that define our community in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
News Featured Local photographer aims to keep connections in focus with studio launch Having the new, dedicated studio space in town allows Underwood to offer various backdrops and advertise her business with a physical storefront.
News December 2025 Land Transfers This information is public record. The money listed in each transfer is either an assessment or consideration amount. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.
Community Fragments from Floyd: 'Doodling as a Brain Booster' FACT: I was something of a class hero there for a while, and my friends would queue up after class to see what I had etched out whilst we were clumsily reciting Chaucer in middle English with ah-wah thick Alabama accents.
Community Plenty!'s January Newsletter: Ken's Spicy White Bean Soup and more "As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support you've shown to Plenty! Farm and Food Bank. Your generosity has been the cornerstone of our efforts to nourish our community and foster connections among neighbors."
Community SustainFloyd announces Prefills The following is from the Jan. 1, 2026, newsletter from SustainFloyd. The nonprofit's first newsletter of 2026 included a few top moments from 2025 and previews of what the new year has in store.
Featured Pet of the Week Velma is six years young, spayed, and up to date on everything. FCHS is praying 2026 will be the year she finds love.
Community Featured Backstories and Backyards: Frost, Freezes, and Frolics "Backstories and Backyards" column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history. Inspired by an early 1900s ice skate, this month's column uncovers much winter lore.
News Plum Noodle House to host grand opening this week Outer Space, which closes during the winter months, is known for its healthy local food, and Gillespie, the menu creator and head chef, has extended that standard to the Noodle House.
Community Featured Rural Reflections: 'Signify' "Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.
Community The Book House provides a 'refuge for the curious' By Sarah Chrosniak You notice it before you reach the porch — the house with a lot of windows, sitting just slightly crooked, as if it once danced and hasn't quite stopped. And in fact, it has danced; it used to be the home of WROF 95.7, an
Community Fragments from Floyd: 'Walking the Talk in the New Year' Like you, I vacillate between the urge to scream and flail and rant and the urge to assume fetal position and be passively overtaken by the tsunami of unreason, injustice, indifference, and arrogant triumphalism that confronts us with each days' news.
Community Featured Floyd's Village: How FISH works to address housing needs According to FISH’s most recent newsletter, volunteer hours have added up to over 1,000 just this year alone.
Community PHOTOS: Officers enjoy Shop with a Cop 2025 To help make Christmas a little brighter this year, Floyd County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) staff and officers hosted its annual Shop with a Cop in Galax on Dec. 19. The department shared photos and a statement on its Facebook page the following day: "We had the privilege
Schools Skyline National Bank donates $100,000 to support Floyd track renovation The Floyd County High School track, which has been in use for more than two decades, is in need of resurfacing to ensure continued safety and long-term use. The $450,000 renovation project will benefit more than 120 student-athletes each season while also serving uses beyond school programs.
