by Doug Thompson | Sep 6, 2020 | Entertainment
The Floyd Radio Show kicked off its 10th season Saturday night in a “virtual ” evening featuring acts at The Country Store and other locations in conjunction with the Friends of the Floyd Country Store fundraising campaign to help this anchor location of...
by Doug Thompson | Aug 3, 2017 | Musings
Is Summer winding down? Good question. Floyd County Public Schools open on Thursday, August 10, of next week. Athletic practices have already begun. But wait. The Galax Old Time Fiddler’s Convention kicks off Sunday when the campgrounds open and continues...
by Doug Thompson | Jul 30, 2017 | Musings
The threat of rain Saturday did not deter the crowd that turned out for Day 4 of FloydFest 2017 and what did fall from the sky provided mostly sprinkles with one short downpour, along with cool temperatures that provided a break from the heat. A large throng cheered...
by Doug Thompson | Jul 29, 2017 | Musings
Rain continues to plague FloydFest 2017 as on-and-off storms came on Friday and the forecast for Saturday predicts showers in the afternoon and early evening. Some attendees scrambled for cover when the water fell. Others took it in stride as they danced and parties....
by Doug Thompson | Jul 27, 2017 | Musings
The weather forecast said a chance of scattered thunderstorms for Thursday afternoon and the second day of FloydFest 2017. The storm came and the rain fell, sending attendees inside to wait out the deluge so the fun could continue. Friday’s Day 3 has a...
