Culvert Replacement on Stonewall Road

roadwork1Beginning Friday, May 31st, a section of Route 612 (Stonewall Road) in Floyd County will be closed to traffic as crews replace a culvert in the area. The road will be closed approximately 1.6 miles from the intersection of Route 221 and 0.5 mile from Route 665 (Eanes Road). A detour will be in place using Route 661 (Jerry Lane/Kings Store Road) and Route 665 Eanes Road. Signs will be in place directing traffic. The work will be complete on Monday, June 24, weather permitting. For traffic related information visit www.511Virginia.org .

05/18: Tour de Floyd Metric Century Ride

tourdefloydSaturday, May 18, 2013 8:30am | Online Registration is now closed. There’s still plenty of room for day-of registration. It’s been hard to train because of the rain and all this cold wet weather. But it’s a ride, not a race. Just go your own pace. And we’ll all cheer you on, together. Please note new starting location: Floyd United Methodist Church 417 E. Main St, Floyd VA 24091 The Tour de Floyd is a scenic 62.4 mile long ride with nearly half the distance along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. There is 6,700 feet of climbing so at least 27 rear cassette or triple chain ring is recommended. The ride is supported with rest stops and SAG wagons. The ride is limited to 250 participants and must be at least 18 years of age. This is a rain or shine event. Proceeds benefit the Floyd Rescue Squad.
T-shirts for pre-registered riders
while supplies last.

Tour de Floyd Website

Proceeds benefit the Floyd Rescue Squad

Floyd Snowflakes

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This beautiful snowflake photo was taken by Chloe Crawford in Floyd County this weekend. Isn't the detail marvelous?

01/25: Statewide Candidates Visit Floyd GOP

republicansThree statewide candidates are scheduled to attend the Floyd County Republican Committee meeting this Friday,January 25th at 7:00 P.M. at the Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St. in Floyd.

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01/19: 2013 Winter Film Series

revenge-electric carWhere can you get a good movie and dinner for $10? On. Jan 19,  SustainFloyd will screen the award-winning documentary “Revenge of the Electric Car” at the Floyd Country Store for $5. A chili and cornbread dinner will be offered for an additional $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening is sponsored by the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP). A panel discussion will follow the movie.

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Opinions

The Tone is Set at the Top
Congressman Morgan GriffithThe Tone is Set at the Top

Some scandals currently engulfing Washington – such as the Administration’s actions surrounding the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) having subpoenaed two months of the Associated Press’ phone records, and investigations into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imp [ ... ]

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Does It Really Matter?
NRVNewsDoes It Really Matter?

Yes, Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary-of-State, emotionally cried out this in an investigation of the Bengazi tragedy.  It took the lives of her diplomatic corps!!!  It does matter because you set up a diplomatic station in Bengazi.  It shows the lack of coordination as I stated about in [ ... ]

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Scandals in Washington: Benghazi and the IRS
Congressman Morgan GriffithScandals in Washington: Benghazi and the IRS

Benghazi: As part of the House’s continuing efforts to determine what took place before, during, and after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently held a hearing featuring three whistleblowers,  [ ... ]

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Local Writers

Press reports reveal Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli launched an investigation of Gov. Bob McDonnell‘s actions that center around a questionable company owner who has showered not only the governor, but also the attorney general, with gifts,...
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Farmers Markets

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Shawsville Farmers Market on Saturdays

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Radford Farmers Market on Saturdays

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Blacksburg Farmer's Market Wednesdays & Saturdays

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NRV Grown: Christiansburg Farmer's Market
NRV Grown: Christiansburg Farmer's Market

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Floyd Farmers Market: Saturdays

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Saturdays at Draper Valley Farmer's Market

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Farmer's Market on the Farm
Farmer's Market on the Farm

Farmers Market on the Farm (540) 921-2466 x 3 White Gate Local grown produce, homemade pastries, din [ ... ]

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Narrows Farmer's Market
Narrows Farmer's Market

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Pulaski Farmer's Market

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