by Doug Thompson | Sep 16, 2010 | Featured, Musings
After a few weeks on the job, new Floyd Town manager Lance Terpenny confirmed what many have suspected: A town of 435 people doesn’t need a full-time manager. So the Town Council Thursday night — on Terpenny’s recommendation — cut his hours,...
by Doug Thompson | Sep 3, 2010 | Featured, Musings, Sports
Floyd County High School’s varsity football team rebounded from a season-opening loss last week to Christiansburg by stomping Rural Retreat 48-20 Friday night for the home opener. Dorian Harris (above), aided by key blocking, shredded the RR defense with rushing...
by Doug Thompson | Aug 27, 2010 | Featured, Musings
Floyd Mayor Will Griffin calls new town manager Lance Terpenny a “perfect fit” for Floyd. After spending more than three hours with Terpenny Thursday, talking about motorcycles, small town politics and several other things, I’m inclined to think...
by Doug Thompson | Aug 10, 2010 | Featured, Musings
The controversy over new Floyd Town Manager Lance Terpenny’s lucrative departure from his former job in Christiansburg just won’t die. Some angry Christiansburg Town Council members say they were kept in the dark about just how much money the town would be...
by Doug Thompson | Aug 9, 2010 | Featured, Musings
Lance Terpenny’s controversial move to the Floyd Town Manager’s job after his ouster from a similar post in Christiansburg adds another player to the county’s growing motorcycle mafia — an increasing group of government officials, business...