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Shopping in Floyd
The weekend visitors also included those who were in town for Virginia Tech's graduation.
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Financial abuse of the elderly
A Community Dialogue on financial abuse among older adults was convened at The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Thursday, with a panel of professionals outlining the scope of the problem and some ways to deal with it.
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Floyd County 101-year-old embraced community
In 1910, whenRadfordUniversitywas marking its centennial, King, an alumnus, was sought out. She was born the year the University (thenRadfordCollege) was established.
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Fiber project giving access to rural communities
Officials gathered at the newly named NRV Business Center in Radford April 25 to celebrate the New River Valley – Regional Open Access Network or NRV-ROAN project, a $11.5 million dollar endeavor to construct 186 miles of middle mile fiber with access in remote communities.
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Proposal from Floyd educator adopted by VEA Assembly
The rationale behind the proposal: the larger group will lower premiums and help localities financially.
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VIDEO Meadows of Dan centenarian values faith and family
Born on the Buffalo, she and her family moved to the house, in which she still sometimes resides, when she was two years old.
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VIDEO Floyd's Bark for Life draws canines and companions
The Floyd County Humane Society also coordinated a rabies clinic, which resulted in 39 pets being vaccinated.
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Floyd County letting the dogs out Saturday
Bark for Life is open to the public even if you do not have a dog. Admission to the carnival and fair is free.
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Floyd Town Office takes another hit
This is the second time the town office has been hit by a vehicle within a year’s time.
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Second Chance Prom tickets still available
Childcare will also be provided by Milestones.
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Floyd Town Council approves four-story hotel addition
Groundbreaking on the expansion is expected to start in May.
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Floyd Co.'s Green and Clean Day April 21
Each household will be allowed to bring four tires to the Recycling Center without charge.
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Senior fun and friendship
The Café meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon, and along with the games, there are educational programs and lunch.
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SustainFloyd to screen "Carbon Nation"
“Carbon Nation,” to be screened by SustainFloyd www.sustainfloyd.org at 7 p.m. on Saturday night, April 14th at the Floyd Country Store, claims it doesn’t matter, because there are solutions that not only promote a clean environment, but will also boost the economy, and increase national security and energy security.
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Floyd's Empty Bowls event raises over $8,000 to fill backpacks
Sunday’s popular Empty Bowls program resulted in 450 tickets being sold and $8,100 being raised for the program, which fills children’s backpacks on Friday with enough food to last the weekend.
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Floyd Co. Supervisors appoint task force to study wind farm pros and cons
Supervisor Lauren Yoder said he would call a first meeting of the task force in the near future.
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Floyd Veterans to display flags this week
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by theU.S.government. It is bestowed on members of the armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of theUnited States.” Because of the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously.
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Floyd Co. landowners restore Little River stream banks
Gary Crouch, an engineer who oversaw the planting of 275 Bankers Willows at the Floyd property, said the cost was about $1,000, covered by a grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Last day of the school year for Floyd Co. Schools will be May 17
On Monday, the Board also added April 10-11 to spring break.
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VIDEO Floyd Co. Supervisors continuing category oversight of school budget
Board chairman Case Clinger noted that this "is the first year we have had it by categories and it is also the first year that we have a potential surplus."
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VIDEO Partnership for Floyd reviving trail discussions
David Larsen remarked that surrounding counties - Montgomery, Franklin and Roanoke - seem to embrace trails. “And we need trails in this county
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Anthony Flaccavento announces 9th district run in Abingdon
ABINGDON -- Anthony Flaccavento kicked off his quest for the 9th District congressional seat with a quote from Ronald Reagan.
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Low turnout in Floyd County for Super Tuesday
Statewide, Romney outpolled Paul by a 60-40 margin.
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Ax Men to feature Floyd and Giles counties' horseloggers Sunday
A local community viewing is planned at the Dogtown Roadhouse in the Winter Sun building in Floyd. The eatery has a 20 foot HD screen, and owners have agreed to put the History Channel on at 9:00 p.m. Sunday.
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GOP primary Tuesday, March 6
On the ballot will be U.S. Representative Ron Paul and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
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