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12 hrs ago | Floyd Press

Firemen serving as marshals for Floyd Christmas Parade Sunday, December 6

Firefighting has come a long way in the past 30-40 years, and three of those who have seen the changes firsthand will be leading the Floyd Christmas Parade this Sunday at 3 p.m. Serving as marshals for the 2009 parade, sponsored by the Floyd County Merchants' and Businessmen's Association, will be the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department's Tony ...

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20 hrs ago | Floyd Press

Longtime math teacher at FCHS leaves many memories to cherish

A teacher with a passion for learning and high expectations for his students, D.J. Keith touched thousands of lives during his career.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

New River Valley Current

Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is looking for county residents who may be interested in serving on the county's transportation safety commission.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

Roanoke Times

Sunday's column: Floyd exhibit to shine a light on sister's artwork

Karen Carrino's story ended and began in 1972. That year, the New Jersey teen's life was tragically cut short in a hit-and-run car crash.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Blue Ridge Muse

Deer season

A doe watches warily in the morning fog. With firearms season in full swing in Floyd and nearby counties through Dec.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

New River Valley Current

Photo: Chloe and her two front teeth

Jodi Vandervort of Floyd sent along this photo of her daughter, Chloe, showing off her two bottom teeth for Nana and Papa.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Floyd Press

Sunday afternoon jam brings together local musicians

About a year ago, Andrea Marshall, a local musician, and Woody Crenshaw, owner of the Floyd Country Store, started talking about the possibility of a Sunday afternoon jam session at the store.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

SWVA Today

Christmas Parade entries are due November 25th

The deadline for the Floyd Christmas Parade entries has been extended to Wednesday, November 25.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Clinch Valley News

Supervisors make $75,000 in cuts to current budget

The reductions came as Social Services Director Carl Ayers reported applications from county residents for assistance are reaching all-time highs as those who have never needed help in the past seek aid.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Nonwovens Industry

H&V Invests In Europe

Hollingsworth & Vose will install an additional meltblown production line in Hatzfeld, Germany.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Floyd Press

Economic Development Authority wants to recoup costs from Data Knight 365

Faced with thousands of dollars in mounting legal fees from failed attempts to close on sale of property in the Commerce Park for a proposed data center, Floyd County's Economic Development Authority is looking for ways to collect reimbursement for the funds from Data Knight 365, which is expected to formally default on the deal on Dec.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Ripples

Starting the day with a good country breakfast

The Blue Ridge Restaurant in Floyd, Virginia, is the right place to begin a long day of hard work.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Floyd Press

Overall rise in market value 25%

Floyd County land continues to gain in value, and the reassessment notices that arrived in the mail earlier this week told the story.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

New River Valley Current

ART

Ten artists will showcase their work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during this year's "Art Tour Ten." The artists are Kate Anderson, Charlie Brouwer, Sue Brozovsky, Jennifer Collins, Aileen Fletcher, Lora Leigh Giessler, Chris Lively, Susan Lockwood, Darcy Meeker and Linda Osborne.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Roanoke Times

Good gourds: How to make your own pumpkin pie filling

Every year, "Peanuts" character Linus waits around for a Great Pumpkin who never shows.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

New River Valley Current

Photo: Girl, great-grandfather and gourds

Anita Sutton of Pilot sent in this photo of John Akers of Riner and great-grandaughter Kira with gourds from their garden.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Ripples

Lilia Momotova - Impressions of Pskov - at WVTF Roanoke

The works of Russian pastellist Lilia Momotova will be on exhibit at WVTF in Roanoke from Nov 2 -Nov 30.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

New River Valley Current

Floyd County

Vaccines against the H1N1 flu will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Jessie Peterman library in Floyd.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Floyd Press

Eco-Fair includes dedication of 3,000 square foot market

Under unexpected blue skies, a banner crowd turned out for the first annual SplitRail Eco-Fair on Saturday.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

SWVA Today

Economic Development Authority issues a final demanda to DK3

Data Knight 365 Friday missed another deadline for closing on purchase of 51.5 acres of undeveloped land in Floyd County's Commerce Park for a proposed data center, prompting the Economic Development Authority is authorize a formal "final demand for closing" Tuesday after meeting behind closed doors for more than a hour.

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