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Buffaloes break out fast for win
Aiden Bakley brings down Patrick County runner for a loss.
The Buffaloes quarterback passes for a touchdown.
Buffaloes runner Aiden Bakley breaks through the Cougar defensive line for a gain.
As they have done often this season, the Floyd County High School Buffaloes took a commanding lead in the first quarter Friday night on Coach Beale field, scoring 21 unanswered points in the first quarter against Patrick County Hight’s Cougars, and scored quickly gain in the second quarter.
Sophomore quarterback’s long pass to Joshua Dunford opened the scoring while Easton Webster, Jack Le Roy and Seth Fletcher scored on ground runs and kicker Gavin Jackson added field goals of 40 and 36 yards.
After the Cougars scored first downs to cross midfield, the Buffs defense tightened and forced punts.
The win puts the Buffaloes record at 4-1 at this point in the season. Counting two scrimmage shutouts, the team scored 114 unanswered points before Grayson County scored in the fifth game and gave the Buffs their only loss (28-7). With two recent wins, the team has scored 224 points compared to 40 points by opponents in seven games.
The Buffs face Martinsville on Coach Beale field at home Friday at 7 p.m.
The red, yellow and orange colors of crotons are perfect for fall decorating.
The red, yellow and orange colors of crotons are perfect for fall decorating.
West Virginia man’s bond request denied
In Floyd County Circuit Court, 46-year-old West Virginia man who ignored probation requirements that he not leave the Commonwealth, cut the band of his GPS and disappeared in 2019, came to court with a request for bond, which was denied, then offered to plead guilty to violating and other charges.
Henry Edward Lucas II of Spencer, West Virginia, was convicted of grand larceny in 2017. After he was sentenced to seven years in prison, he was released and had five years of probation left. In 2014, he and a female companion visited a Floyd County couple who had listed a pickup for sale and left a Mercedes they arrived in while they took the truck for a test drive and never came back.
Commonwealth’s Attorney told the court Tuesday deputies investigating the theft the pickup truck discovered the Mercedes was stolen in Nevada and Lucas’ criminal record showed crimes in 11 states, including theft and drug abuse before he was arrested in 2024 and returned to Virginia.
In the bond hearing, Branscom told the court “that Henry Lucas cannot be trusted or relieved” and said “releasing him on bond is a threat to our community.” He also said investigation by the Floyd County probation officer had found more criminal records in other states but said some of the records would need to be verified by calls to the court officers in some of them.
Judge Gerald E. Mabe II agreed that the court did need to see the full records on Lucas before the hearing on the probation later this month.
In another hearing Tuesday, Montana Khalil Moody of Fredericksburg entered “no contest” pleas on charges of obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
Branscom told the court said two prescriptions faxed to the Pharm House in Floyd were found to be falsified, using the name of a doctor who does not issue prescriptions. Moody, he said, picked up he prescriptions.
The commonwealth’s attorney said a Moody qualified for the first offender deferment program. Judge Mabe agreed and the case was deferred for a year. If Moody obeys probation instructions, the felonies will be lowered to misdemeanors, the judge aid.
The docket Tuesday originally had a bench trial set to start at 1 p.m. but was continued to a later date.
Tuesday was the beginning of the final quarter of court hearings for 2026 and a Grand Jury handed down indictments just before noon. The indictment are sealed until the charges are filed and any needed arrests are made.
Floyd gets share of housing funds
Floyd County received a $1.8 million Community Development Block Grant to supports infrastructure and housing production.
The money was part of a $22.7 million state package funding 17 community projects across Virginia, including new housing, downtown revitalization and infrastructure upgrades.
The Block Grant program allocates federal funding to strengthen physical and economic environments in communities. This year’s awards leverage $19 million in new funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development combined with funds carried over from the previous year.
“Community development block grants remain one of our most effective tools to encourage durable growth in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Gov. Abigail Spanberger. “By investing more than $20 million directly into our cities and counties, we are expanding affordable housing options, supporting local priorities, and building sustainable infrastructure for Virginians.”
“CDBG funds allow us to target projects that lower costs for businesses and families, improve infrastructure, and grow the economy in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “By pairing state, federal, and nearly $10 million in local resources, we are able to further drive down housing costs, revitalize downtown business districts, and grow the good jobs that Virginians need to thrive.”
“Whether providing clean drinking water, safe sewage disposal, or preserving housing units, these investments will make a direct difference in the quality of life for thousands of Virginia families,” said DHCD Director Dr. Tamarah Holmes.
