-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 20, 2019. A line started forming before the Floyd Country Store was scheduled to open its doors Thursday evening. Bluegrass fans came from far and wide to see The Stanley Brothers All-Star Band, a headline event of the 5th Annual Mountains of Music Homecoming along […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 13, 2019 The Floyd Center for the Arts recently hosted a sneak peek of what tour-goers might find on the 9th Annual Floyd Artisan Trail, a self-guided tour of Floyd County businesses, studios, farms and artisanal attractions. Their Opening Reception and kick-off for the Trail, […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 13, 2019 with the title Word World. The weekend’s rainy weather didn’t dampen the poetic inspiration of those who attended the 4th Annual Little River Poetry Festival (LRPF) (June 7 – 9). The weather may have deterred some from attending, and some events (kayaking and […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 30 and June 6, 2019. At the 57th Graduation Ceremonies Friday evening, Principal Barry Hollandsworth addressed an overflow crowd and welcomed the 2019 graduating seniors – 34 honor students, those going on to universities and community colleges, technical schools, the military and the workforce. Whatever […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 30, 2019. Most Floyd Countians know Wanda Combs as a long-time reporter and the editor of The Floyd Press. Less know her as a trained pianist and educator. As Combs reviews her 40+ years at the paper and looks ahead to her June 1st retirement, […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 30, 2019. “We’re in it for the long haul,” said Little River Poetry Festival’s Jack Callan about the festival’s upcoming fourth year, June 7-9. Callan, an artist, poet and carpenter, founded the festival with his wife Judith Stevens after years of visiting Floyd for Spoken […]
On June 1st Wanda Combs, the editor/manager of our local weekly newspaper, The Floyd Press, is retiring. I’ve been working as a stringer for the paper under her tutelage for more than a decade and am deeply grateful for her experience, encouragement and guidance over the years. In 2006 she took a chance on me. […]
–The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 23, 2019 About 40 people were in attendance Sunday May 12th for an afternoon house concert at the Grateful Bread House. Hosted by Grateful Bread’s Barbara Gillespie and musician Brad Collier, the concert featured Cicada Rhythm, a singer/songwriter duo from Athens, Georgia, who have recently […]
-The following first appeared in the May 2nd issue of The Floyd Press About 15 people participated in a Mindfulness Flash Mob in conjunction with Give Big NRV Day as a way to raise awareness about Mindfulness. It was organized by Jamie Reygle of InStill Mindfulness SWVA (instillmindfulness.org), a non-profit organization that promotes education and […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 9, 2019 It may never have happened before and hasn’t happened since. In 1997 four Salutatorians graduated from Floyd County High School (FCHS). Alongside Class Valedictorian Jeremy Midkiff (center), the four were (left to right) Johanna Neuman, Kelly (Wade) Blackwell, Nicole (Phillips) Connolly and […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 9, 2019. Drama, humor, song and dance, stand-out costumes and set designs made this weekend’s production of Beauty and the Beast memorable entertainment. Presented by the Floyd County High School (FCHS) Theatre Department and the Floyd Community Theatre Guild, the Disney classic (adapted by a […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on May 9, 2019 It’s fair to say that the 2nd annual Mayfaire at the Floyd Center for the Arts (FCA) was a hit. Attendance was up on Saturday and the forecasted rain held off till near closing time. There was craft making, kid’s activities, live music, […]
