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Floyd News

On-the-Rise Class of 2025 released

On-the-Rise Class of 2025 released

  • Staff Report

One week before ticket prices increase for FloydFest 25~Aurora, Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. and Blue Cow Arts Foundation Inc. have announced the award-winning festival’s On-the-Rise Competition Class of 2025, a cornerstone of the FloydFest brand, which fosters emerging talent by giving …

Small Town Word: 'Eight, seven hundred and sixty'

Small Town Word: 'Eight, seven hundred and sixty'

  • Kevin S. Hendrick

Did you know in a single calendar year, there are 8,760 hours. This week’s writing asks, “how are you spending them?”

Tour de Floyd 2025 to benefit BMS

Tour de Floyd 2025 to benefit BMS

  • Staff Report

Red Rooster is reviving the Tour de Floyd, a popular annual metric century (100km) bike ride to raise funds for Blue Mountain School, Floyd’s 44-year old contemplative progressive school.

Taste of Floyd returns this weekend

Taste of Floyd returns this weekend

  • Staff Report

On Sunday, March 23, from noon until 2 p.m., some of Floyd’s top restaurants and food businesses will gather at the Floyd Center for the Arts for the Taste of Floyd event.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

  • Staff Report

Meet Pippi, who is under the care of Floyd County Humane Society. FCHS officials estimate this sweet, friendly girl to be only about one year old.

Scholarship applications open

Scholarship applications open

  • Staff Report

The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship applications are now available on its website.

2025 4-H Pullet Show announced

2025 4-H Pullet Show announced

  • Staff Report

Floyd County Cooperative Extension officials are excited to share the opportunity to participate in the fifth annual Floyd County 4-H Pullet Show for ages five through 18.

Small Town Word: 'Lions and Lambs (added lines)'

Small Town Word: 'Lions and Lambs (added lines)'

    A poem revisited with a few added lines. “Lions and Lambs” is partly inspired from Isaiah 65:25 in which the opposing side, will one day feast together, a symbolic meaning to good’s one day triumph over evil which will last forever.

    Registration open for 4-H Camp

    Registration open for 4-H Camp

      Floyd County 4-H will be attending 4-H Residential Camp at the Skelton 4-H Center June 23-27.

      Pet of the Week

      Pet of the Week

        Meet Aria, the new Floyd County Humane Society shelter cat. 

        Community shows up to support BMS

        Community shows up to support BMS

          Blue Mountain School has successfully raised $150,000 through its three-tiered Matching Funds Campaign, securing vital funding for tuition assistance, infrastructure improvements and school maintenance.

          Pet of the Week

          Pet of the Week

          • Staff Report

          Meet Chester, Floyd County Humane Society’s newest foster dog.

          Small Town Word: 'Too late'

          Small Town Word: 'Too late'

          • Kevin S. Hendrick

          Someone reading this, has more than likely had that moment in life, asking questions of “is it too late?”

          Local Love lineup released

          Local Love lineup released

          • Staff Report

          At the heart of FloydFest’s purposeful programming, organizers showcase love and admiration for the brilliant local music scene by offering patrons a taste of regional talent via the annual “Local Love” lineup.

          Pet of the Week

          Pet of the Week

          • Staff Report

          Meet Oliver, a handsome and wonderful cat at the Floyd County Humane Society. He is a middle-aged, Russian Blue-type.

          Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’

          Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’

          • Jacob Barker St. Louis Post-Dispatch

          Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Wytheville Enterprise, Smyth County News & Messenger, The Floyd Press, and the Richlands News & Press’ parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday.

          FCA concert set for Saturday

          FCA concert set for Saturday

          • Staff Report

          The Floyd Center for the Arts is delighted to present “Rhapsodies for Gershwin,” a musical experience featuring renowned soprano Karin Paludan and acclaimed pianist Wes McCune.

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          Small Town Word: 'Cold'

          Small Town Word: 'Cold'

          • Kevin S. Hendrick

          “Cold” is a pretty good theme to use I think for this week’s poetry.

          “Buy Local” can mean flowers, too

          “Buy Local” can mean flowers, too

          • Liza Dobson, Owner

            of Yarrow Springs

          When you hear “Buy Local”, most of us immediately think of eating farmers market veggies and buying artisan products to decorate our homes. How often do we think about extending this to fresh flowers? Perhaps you purchase flowers for yourself on a weekly basis, or only a few times a year for…

          Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’

          Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’

          • Jacob Barker St. Louis Post-Dispatch

          Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Wytheville Enterprise, Smyth County News & Messenger, The Floyd Press, and the Richlands News & Press’ parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing.

          Fifth round of artists announced for FloydFest25

          Fifth round of artists announced for FloydFest25

          • Staff Report

          Following being named “Best Music Festival” in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ “Best of the Blue Ridge 2025” last month, Blue Cow Arts Foundation and Across-the-Way Productions release the initial By-Day Artist Schedule and continue to add to the emerging lineup for FloydFest 25~Aurora, taking place We…

          Opening reception rescheduled, set for this week

          Opening reception rescheduled, set for this week

          • Staff Report

          The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of two thought-provoking exhibitions this February.

          Pet of the Week

          Pet of the Week

          • Staff Report

          Meet Dallas, a Floyd County Humane Society foster dog, who is very playful and such a lover.

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