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Feelin' Buggy?

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Warm weather brings out the biting bugs: mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus, and deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease. Are there effective [ ... ]


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NRV Music Events

07/04: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band

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Sunken Garden Sundays and the Greater New River Valley American Red Cross present Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. The band will [ ... ]


07/05: Second Impressions Band at Sunken Garden

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The Sunken Garden Amphitheatre presents its first gospel performance as the Second Impressions band takes the stage at the Su [ ... ]


07/07: Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge

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Come to the Bisset Park Gazebo in Radford to hear Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge. Meet your friends at the gazebo i [ ... ]


07/11: Windfall at the Oak Grove Pavilion

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Windfall will entertain under the stars at the Oak Grove Pavilion. Spnsored by Skin Solutions and WRG Farms. Free and donatio [ ... ]


Outdoors

Meat thermometer helps keep grilling safe
BLACKSBURG—When warm weather arrives and people begin cooking their favorite meals on the grill, they need to do it safely.
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Fragments from Floyd

  • Making Love in the Green Grass
    Apologies to Van Morrison, but we have the Wild Thing...
  • Bowl Eat Us
    Bad pun. This large, stout mushroom (4″ across at the...
  • Floyd County Political News

  • Floyd County Political News (6/11/09)
    The monthly meeting of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors on June 9, 2009 was long, lasting from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM with a break for lunch. Donald Hart, president of the Virginia Association of Counties brought greetings to the BOS from VaCo. It is his goal as president...
  • Making Ripples

  • First Friday event at The Station in Floyd
    The Station on South Locust in Floyd, VA, a new...
  • Floyd Town Jubilee - a celebration of community spirit
    Saturday's celebration in downtown Floyd Virginia was billed as a...
  • Camera repair - is it a vanishing industry?
    I have been getting daily use out of a Sony...
  • Crimewatch

    Online Scam Ads - Don't Get Taken!

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    Last week we told you about the ads appearing for the Google Income Club and why these ads are a ripoff to avoid. There are sister ripoff ads appearin [ ... ]


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    Floyd County
    07/01-12: Getting Edgy at the Jacksonville Center Print E-mail
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    Artists exhibiting at the Jacksonville Center for the Arts’ Hayloft Gallery were challenged to push the boundary, take a risk, and define on the edge.
     
    07/04 & 5: Floyd Fandango Beer and Wine Festival Print E-mail
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    This year Floyd Fandango and Wine Down the Music Trail have been combined for a one-of-a-kind experience!
     
    07/04: Annual Floyd 4th of July Celebration Print E-mail
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    Floyd will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food and music. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Floyd County High School, 721 Baker Street (Baker St. is off South Locust St. – State Rd 8 across from the Winter Sun building)
     
    07/04: Independence Day at Chateau Morrisette Print E-mail
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    Celebrate freedom with music in the courtyard. The grill will be open to sell food and wine. Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 593-2865, info@thedogs.com, thedogs.com
     
    07/04: Our Nation’s Birthday Print E-mail
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    Live music with Cure the Enemy (formerly known as Viper Nora) rock, reggae and original compositions. Tuggles Gap Restaurant, 3351 Parkway Lane South, Floyd  July 4th 2 to 5 p.m. 
     
    07/11: Black Dog Wine & Blues Festival Print E-mail
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    Allison King Band and headliner, Eric Lindell. Tickets $15 in advance on line or by phone; $20 at the Gate. Designated driver $15. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult are admitted at no charge!
     
    07/11: Windfall at the Oak Grove Pavilion Print E-mail
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    Windfall will entertain under the stars at the Oak Grove Pavilion. Spnsored by Skin Solutions and WRG Farms. Free and donation for charity is welcomed. 7:30 p.m.
     
    07/14: Sons of Confederate Veterans Print E-mail
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    The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp #1784, will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m., at Ray's Restaurant, north of Floyd.
     
    07/18: Art Auction with Ken Farmer Print E-mail
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    The Jacksonville Center has issued a Call to Artists to participate in its Second Annual Live Art Auction with Ken Farmer. The deadline for submission of digital images for consideration is May 1st.
     
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    SWVA Thinker - Lew Sheckler

    The Democrats’ “Stimulus” Bill and Lost Jobs

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    We are learning the truth about the so-called Stimulus Bill that, at President Obama’s direction, the Democrats rammed through Congress so quickly members of Congress did not have time to read it.&nbs [ ... ]


    According to Swampy

    Twenty Year War Is Over

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    The free country of Iraq has taken over their government. The nation is free of a viscious dictator. They have sacrificed millions dead, wounded and destitute. It's up to them to quell the murderous r [ ... ]


    Agriculture News

    Farming and other outdoor work call for sun protection
    article thumbnailFarmers and other people who make a living working outdoors face an increased threat of skin cancer from repeated overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, according to the American Academy...