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🌱 Bronwyn brings her powerful new songs to FloydFest this July

Floyd, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Floyd! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bronwyn brings her powerful new songs to FloydFest this July
  • How Floyd County farmers can tap new USDA disaster loans

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bronwyn Takes On Addiction And Substance Abuse With Solemn 'Johnny Ray' (wildfiremusic.net) — Fans in Floyd will get a close-up look at Bronwyn’s new, more introspective songwriting when she plays FloydFest in Floyd on July 23. Her latest single, “Johnny Ray,” tackles addiction and the pain of watching a loved one struggle, and she’ll showcase it on a wide-ranging U.S. tour leading up to a Grand Ole Opry appearance.
   

• USDA Designates 43 Virginia Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Frost and Freeze (morningagclips.com) — Farmers in Floyd County are now eligible for USDA emergency loans after frost and freeze damage led to a natural disaster designation for 43 Virginia counties. Local producers can use these loans to replace equipment or livestock, reorganize operations, or refinance certain debts, and should contact the USDA Service Center to explore options before the February 26, 2027 deadline.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have questions about the 20 land bridges, 2 tunnels, and 3 marine trestles under construction between Norfolk and Hampton?
    Or do you know a student with questions about engineering, transportation, or other STEM careers? Meet VDOT project staff at the next Welcome Center… (Nextdoor )
  • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Floyd here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ferrum College Promotes Cleive Adams '02 to Vice President for Athletics (ferrum.edu)
  • Ferrum College Welcomes Distinguished Alumnus Bryan Slater '82 to Board of Trustees (ferrum.edu)

Ok Floyd! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Floyd

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Floyd

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.