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President Trumpโs Jan. 6 pardons include several local defendants
Read full article: President Trumpโs Jan. 6 pardons include several local defendantsPresident Donald Trumpโs sweeping order of pardons and commutations for 1,500 defendants connected to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol includes a dozen people from the region.
Floyd man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
Read full article: Floyd man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riotA man from Floyd has been arrested and is facing several charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Underwood family reflects one year after horrific head-on crash
Read full article: Underwood family reflects one year after horrific head-on crashMicah's recovery journey over the past year has been challenging, involving both physical and emotional healing. Despite the trauma, he has returned to sports, contributing to his school's golf state title and playing basketball again.
10 killed in eight fatal crashes over Labor Day Holiday period, VSP says
Read full article: 10 killed in eight fatal crashes over Labor Day Holiday period, VSP saysThe final summer holiday ended on a somber note as preliminary data shows that law enforcement investigated 10 fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period, VSP said.
Southwest Virginia celebrates NASCAR Legend and launches Mountain Spirit: Virginiaโs Moonshine Heritage Trail
Read full article: Southwest Virginia celebrates NASCAR Legend and launches Mountain Spirit: Virginiaโs Moonshine Heritage TrailIn Southwest Virginia, NASCAR and moonshine are more than pastimesโthey are central to the regionโs spirited heritage. On Saturday, the community came together to celebrate both with a special event honoring NASCAR icon Curtis Turner and the launch of a new historic trail.
Free concerts return for Floyd Small Town Summer series
Read full article: Free concerts return for Floyd Small Town Summer seriesFree music in the park returns this Thursday as part of the 7th annual Floyd Small Town Summer. Small Town Summer is a series of free events and concerts in downtown Floyd held every other Thursday in the Warren G. Lineberry Park.
POWER OUTAGES: Hundreds in Central, Southwest Virginia without power due to strong winds
Read full article: POWER OUTAGES: Hundreds in Central, Southwest Virginia without power due to strong windsHundreds of residents across Southwest Virginia are without power Tuesday morning as strong winds continue to move through the state.
March and Williams face off in GOP Primary for House of Delegates
Read full article: March and Williams face off in GOP Primary for House of DelegatesTwo candidates who battled each other in court are battling for your votes for the 47th House of Delegates seat which represents Carroll, Floyd, Henry, and Patrick counties and the City of Galax.
โBittersweetโ: FloydFest co-founder parts ways with event
Read full article: โBittersweetโ: FloydFest co-founder parts ways with eventA co-founder of FloydFest is parting ways with the event after more than two decades of working together, according to Sam Calhoun with Across-the-Way Productions Incorporated.
๐ง๏ธShare your weather pics with us through Pin It for a chance to be featured on TV
Read full article: ๐ง๏ธShare your weather pics with us through Pin It for a chance to be featured on TVThe unofficial start of the summer is looking pretty dreary, with widespread showers rolling across much of our region this Memorial Day.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Floyd womanโs love for hermit crabs makes waves in science community
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Floyd womanโs love for hermit crabs makes waves in science communityA Floyd woman has worked decades to figure out her life, but little did she know it would be a hermit crab that would help her claw her way to her purpose.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Floyd County ready to show experience and intensity in 2022
Read full article: 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Floyd County ready to show experience and intensity in 2022Our 1st and 10 Camp Tour rolls on to Floyd County where Winfred Beale is entering his 42nd season as head coach. The Buffaloes went 6-5 in the fall, with the senior class having played 18 weeks of games in 2021. They used a complete offseason to their advantage, and are ready to show that hard work pays off this fall.
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58-year-old Roanoke man dies after motorcycle crash on Blue Ridge Parkway
Read full article: 58-year-old Roanoke man dies after motorcycle crash on Blue Ridge ParkwayA Roanoke man died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the county line between Floyd and Patrick counties on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
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Flatfooting back in action as Friday Night Jamboree returns inside the Floyd Country Store
Read full article: Flatfooting back in action as Friday Night Jamboree returns inside the Floyd Country StoreDowntown Floyd felt normal for the first time in a long time Friday night with the return of the Friday Night Jamboree.
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FloydFest announces new musical lineup, COVID-19 safety plan
Read full article: FloydFest announces new musical lineup, COVID-19 safety planFloydFest tweeted the news on Thursday saying that Sturgill Simpson had a different opportunity he couldnโt get out of. They also said theyโre excited to welcome Billy Strings to the lineup. โWeโve all been away from live music experiences now for well over a year. And if we can do that and weโre going to do that, thatโs going to be the marquee,โ said Sam Calhoun, the COO of Across-the-Way Productions and FloydFest. AdFloydFest also posted its COVID-19 safety plan, which includes temperature screenings at each entrance, sanitizing surfaces, mask-wearing, social distancing and more.
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Billy Strings replaces Sturgill Simpson for FloydFest lineup
Read full article: Billy Strings replaces Sturgill Simpson for FloydFest lineupโWhen one door closes, another swings wide open...โThatโs what FloydFest organizers said about a change to the upcoming festival lineup, with Billy Strings replacing Sturgill Simpson. Hereโs a statement from Simpson:โUnfortunately we are no longer going to be able to perform this year at FloydFest due to unexpected and unforeseen circumstances. FloydFest is a great independent festival and we highly encourage everyone to attend even though we cannot be there with you. See you on and down the road very soon.โBilly Strings won this yearโs Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and was Billboardโs top artist of 2020 for both bluegrass categories. FloydFest 21 ~Odyssey is set for July 21 through 25, and tickets are available now.
Thousands without power across southwest, central Virginia
Read full article: Thousands without power across southwest, central VirginiaAppalachian Power customers out of power on Feb. 16Thousands are still without power across southwest and central Virginia as the region braces for more winter weather Thursday. Below is a breakdown of local counties covered by Appalachian Power and the number of outages theyโre experiencing:Bedford: 93Campbell: 437Floyd: 2,163Franklin: 2,887Henry: 1,114Patrick: 208Pittsylvania: 658Roanoke: 626Below is a breakdown of local counties covered by Mecklenburg Electric:Halifax: 2,602Pittsylvania: 2,070Danville Utilities is reporting 4,699 outages.
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Floyd County experiences snow, freezing temperatures from winter storm
Read full article: Floyd County experiences snow, freezing temperatures from winter stormFLOYD, Va. โ A snowstorm blanketed the New River Valley Wednesday night, and Floyd County experienced every aspect of winterโs wrath. Some sections of Floyd County received up to five inches of snow, and blowing snow caused a problem on some roads the day after the storm. The area is in the crosshairs of another projected winter storm set to hover over Virginia on Sunday. He said he does not mind the snow as much as others, but he is already looking forward to the end of winter. โWhen winter first hits, weโre always really excited for the snow, but as time goes on, we also get ready for the spring,โ Ryker said.
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Tasty Tuesday: Cocoa Mia brings homemade, international treats to Floyd County
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Cocoa Mia brings homemade, international treats to Floyd CountyFLOYD, Va. โ At Cocoa Mia , experience is everything. Jennifer explains that, โItโs very dependent on temperature and humidity.โItโs the technique, expertise and finesse that helpline this Floyd County shop with truffles, bars and homemade mixes . Itโs a chocolate mint that we get out of our garden,โ says Gray. This time happens to be the best time of year to get chocolate since Valentineโs Day isnโt far away. The couple says theyโll be selling, โLittle packages for truffles and candy bars that we make.โ
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New year, new goals: Learn to play traditional music of the region
Read full article: New year, new goals: Learn to play traditional music of the regionHandmade Music School, located inside Floyd Country Store, believes with more time at home what better time to pick up a new instrument. The school usually sees an uptick in interest in lessons and workshops at the start of the year. From the fiddle to the banjo and even the mandolin, Handmade Music School teaches the regionโs traditional music, oftentimes on locally handmade instruments. Continuing lessons and workshops amidst a pandemic is special to Handmade Musical School because itโs supporting musicians. Learning to play a new instrument can be a little intimidating but Small doesnโt want that to stop anyone interested.
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Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78
Read full article: Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. (AP Photo/File)DENVER โ Floyd Little, the versatile running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died after a long bout with cancer. โSo, I supposedly saved the franchise.โLittle was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. โFloyd Little was a true hero of the game," said David Baker, president and CEO of the pro hall.
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Floyd County woman buys bulletproof vests for Montgomery County K-9s
Read full article: Floyd County woman buys bulletproof vests for Montgomery County K-9sLaurel Gellazuski, of Floyd, bought two bulletproof vests for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. โ Two K-9s keeping us safe are now a bit safer themselves. On Tuesday, Laurel Galaszewski and her husband, Barry Turner, of Pilot, donated two bulletproof vests to the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office. Maxx, who is 2 years old, and Archin, who is 3 ยฝ years old, will receive the vests, which are made to stop 9mm rounds, as well as .357 Magnum bullets. The cost of both vests was $2,067.
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Floyd County head football coach honored with a field in his name
Read full article: Floyd County head football coach honored with a field in his nameFLOYD, Va. โ In July, Floyd Countyโs school board met to honor two longtime coaches at the high school by renaming their respective โoffices.โWinfred Beale, the head coach for Floyd County High Schoolโs football team, is entering is 39th year at the school. And what a better way to celebrate nearly four decades at a school than having your home turf named after you? The field will be renamed to Coach Beale Field, which the coach said surprised him. โHumbly happy, surprised, just grateful. The fans, parents, really good peoples well as their businesses, Iโm just really glad to be in a place like Floyd, Virginia.โ
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The stores having a hard time: Group hopes to raise $60,000 for Floyd Country Store
Read full article: The stores having a hard time: Group hopes to raise $60,000 for Floyd Country StoreFLOYD, Va. The banjos and fiddles are quiet at the Floyd Country Store this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the famous Friday Night Jamborees are on hold. And thats what the store depends on, is the shopping and the restaurant sales, to be able to keep it going. So in the absence of that, the stores having a hard time, said Lydeana Martin with Friends of the Floyd Country Store. Martin said sales were down about 80% for the first two months after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted lockdowns and stay-at-home orders.
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Remains found in Virginia landfill in 1986 identified as woman who could have local ties
Read full article: Remains found in Virginia landfill in 1986 identified as woman who could have local tiesHuman remains that were found in a Virginia landfill in 1986 were identified this week as a woman who may have ties to a local area. Chesterfield County Police announced on Wednesday the remains belong to Christy Lynn Floyd, who was 16 and living in Richmond when she disappeared. Chesterfield County Police worked with OCME and the Virginia Department of Forensic Science to identify the woman. Part of the womans remains were sent to a private forensic lab in Florida, which developed a DNA profile of the woman. Police said the company created a composite that depicted what the unknown woman may have looked like at 25 years old.