A ceiling collapsed Tuesday in one of the Floyd County Courthouse courtrooms, narrowly avoiding injury as a scheduled trial had been continued.

Residents in Floyd County today gathered for a community meal to help ease child hunger.

The Floyd Empty Bowls event is returning for its 14th year on Sunday.

The senior proved to be a leader in the Buffaloes first season with coach Tim Cromer at the helm.

Unfortunately, cyber bullying and online predators are getting more common. But there are ways to keep kids safe.

Music lovers, rejoice! Nine new acts have been added to the highly anticipated FloydFest.

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors ordered a state of emergency within the County and a local emergency due to severe winter weather.

With all this winter weather still coming down, power outages are a major concern.

Indictments were served today in the 2003 homicide of Richard Palmer, marking a pivotal moment in the long-standing investigation.

President Donald Trump’s 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.

A 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.

Excitement is brewing for this year’s FloydFest. Organizers have announced seven new acts that music lovers can look forward to this summer.

Thousands of people are still in the dark Tuesday morning due to a wintry weather mix that has hit a large portion of Central and Southwest Virginia.

Micah'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.

Locals headed to Floyd this weekend for the 30th Annual Winterfest & The Festival of Trees.

Candidates sought to drive turnout in the final hours before Election Day.

A special celebration for a NASCAR legend at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

One Floyd County woman is raising concerns after she said she and her neighbors haven’t received mail at their homes in a month.

Meet Chichi! She has been at the Floyd County Humane Society since January 2023.

The 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.

In Southwest Virginia, NASCAR and moonshine are more than pastimes—they are central to the region’s 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.

A festival is planned to remember 9/11 and the veterans who served in the conflicts that followed.

Music and the arts returns to Floyd this weekend.

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Every five to 10 years, county leaders review and update their comprehensive plan.

Thousands of people are taking in the last day of FloydFest, after a week of good times, great food, and gnarly tunes.

Floyd us expected to have heavy traffic during the week of Floyd Fest.

Free 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.

The Floyd Artisan Trail is a chance to see behind the scenes of some of the region’s most talented artists.

The US Department of Commerce recently invested $2.7 million to provide infrastructure for Floyd’s Regional Commerce Center.

The decades-long traditions is known not only locally but to people across the world.

Hundreds of residents across Southwest Virginia are without power Tuesday morning as strong winds continue to move through the state.

A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead after a vehicle crash in Wythe County, according to Virginia State Police.

The annual event wrapped up Saturday after being partially postponed from last weekend.

Two families in the New River Valley are leaning on their faith after a massive car accident left two high schoolers hospitalized.

Five separate brush fires are now contained in Montgomery County.

From 80s to snow flurries in a matter of days. Welcome to Virginia weather!

Carroll County visited Floyd County for their Week 8 matchup.

Thanks to Kathleen for sending in today’s Picture of the Day from Floyd.

Lenticular clouds form often in our area, but even this was a shocking sight

Thanks to Wayne M for sending in today’s Picture of the Day from Floyd.

Hey, FloydFest fans! You can now own a piece of FloydFest’s history.

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office said she was last seen in the town of Floyd.

Blacksburg wins this one 38-20.

Winfred Beale enters his 43rd season at the helm of the Buffaloes.

FloydFest will now officially have a new place to call home.

The records store opened in 1953 in Floyd.

One person sustained life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Amherst Friday, according to the Amherst Police Department.

Whether it's soup, soaps, syrups or salads, you can get the local goods at the Soup Shop Cafe!

Two 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.

A 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.

The unofficial start of the summer is looking pretty dreary, with widespread showers rolling across much of our region this Memorial Day.

Tune in for a weather update

FloydFest won’t be happening this summer, event leaders announced Thursday morning.

FloydFest 2023 has been canceled, according to event organizers.

FloydFest 2023 may look a little different than expected due to logistical factors, event leaders announced on Facebook.

Thanks to Wayne in Floyd for today’s Picture of the Day.

Thanks to Wayne M. in Floyd for sending today’s Picture of the Day.

Most areas - believe it or not - saw record rainfall Super Bowl Sunday. What if it was all snow, though?

Four more bands have been added to the already jam-packed lineup for next year’s FloydFest.

Day one of action in Floyd reminds us why the Harman Classic is one of the premier HS hoops events in SW Virginia.

The Chance Harman Classic serves as a give back to the community while also honoring the legacy of a Floyd native.

Many are still recovering from our Christmas cold snap. Send your pictures to us via Pin It for a chance to see them on air/online!

A 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.

Five more bands have been added to the already jam-packed lineup for next year’s FloydFest.

FloydFest is bringing magic to the mountains next year with several bands set to perform.

The Highlanders were victorious 49-14

Our former player of the week and his team were getting it done on Friday night.

Floyd County took home a big win last week in triple overtime against Glenvar, but on Friday night, they had to face off with a Three Rivers District opponent: James River.

Hardee’s said the competition will be held on Sept. 26 in Tennessee, and the winner will be awarded $10,000

Our 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.

Licensed counselors have early evidence kits on-site for DNA collection after a sexual assault.

Music returns to the Mountains as Floyd Fest gets ready for opening day

Floyd Fest is just weeks away but it is moving to a new home next year, and residents are already voicing their frustrations about the 2023 changes.

"Young people keep you young. You know, I'm getting on up there in age."

Thanks to Cynthia for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Floyd.

Emmerson Bartley and Gabbie Hollberg win annual Valley Girls Junior Open scholarships.

Authorities have released the name of the 30-year-old Floyd man who died in Sunday’s crash in Northwest Roanoke.

Not a basketball fan? Here’s another team you can cheer on this March, the Floyd County Humane Society.

Most of the area stays dry Sunday morning, but some rain and snow showers will be possible closer to the NC-VA line

The legendary coach and mentor tallied nearly 1,000 career wins including a total of five VHSL state championships.

Thanks to Cynthia for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Floyd!

The event, originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, featured a slate of 8 games on Saturday along with the inaugural 3-point contest.

The Lady Buffs are in the midst of a perfect season. At 17-0, it’s the best record Floyd County volleyball has ever seen.

Thanks to Cynthia for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Floyd!

Red Rooster's home-roasted coffee can be found in nearly 50 places from Pennsylvania to North Carolina

A 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.

On Tuesday, crews cleared up after nearly a week of music in the mountains.

FloydFest brings people together near and far.

During the pandemic, a nonprofit struggled to fix dozens of homes for families in Floyd County, but a partnership is making a dent in the county’s housing crisis.

Thousands of people representing 46 different states and three different countries are enjoying FloydFest together this year.

Downtown Floyd felt normal for the first time in a long time Friday night with the return of the Friday Night Jamboree.

Jon Beegle continues family tradition with BBQ on-the-go

FloydFest tweeted the news on Thursday saying that Sturgill Simpson had a different opportunity he couldn’t get out of. They also said they’re excited to welcome Billy Strings to the lineup. “We’ve all been away from live music experiences now for well over a year. And if we can do that and we’re going to do that, that’s going to be the marquee,” 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.

“When one door closes, another swings wide open...”That’s what FloydFest organizers said about a change to the upcoming festival lineup, with Billy Strings replacing Sturgill Simpson. Here’s a statement from Simpson:“Unfortunately 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.”Billy Strings won this year’s Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and was Billboard’s top artist of 2020 for both bluegrass categories. FloydFest 21 ~Odyssey is set for July 21 through 25, and tickets are available now.

Appalachian 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 they’re 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.

FLOYD, Va. – A snowstorm blanketed the New River Valley Wednesday night, and Floyd County experienced every aspect of winter’s 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. “When winter first hits, we’re always really excited for the snow, but as time goes on, we also get ready for the spring,” Ryker said.

FLOYD, Va. – At Cocoa Mia , experience is everything. Jennifer explains that, “It’s very dependent on temperature and humidity.”It’s the technique, expertise and finesse that helpline this Floyd County shop with truffles, bars and homemade mixes . It’s a chocolate mint that we get out of our garden,” says Gray. This time happens to be the best time of year to get chocolate since Valentine’s Day isn’t far away. The couple says they’ll be selling, “Little packages for truffles and candy bars that we make.”

Handmade 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 region’s traditional music, oftentimes on locally handmade instruments. Continuing lessons and workshops amidst a pandemic is special to Handmade Musical School because it’s supporting musicians. Learning to play a new instrument can be a little intimidating but Small doesn’t want that to stop anyone interested.

FILE - 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 – Floyd Little, the versatile running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died after a long bout with cancer. “So, I supposedly saved the franchise.”Little was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. “Floyd Little was a true hero of the game," said David Baker, president and CEO of the pro hall.