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š± Are Floyd County families truly ready for the next big emergency?
Floyd, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Floyd! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Are Floyd County families truly ready for the next big emergency?
- Where does Floyd County football stand in Virginiaās latest rankings?
Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Emergency Preparedness Month: Keys to keep your family safe (wfxrtv.com) ā Floyd County health officials are using Emergency Preparedness Month to push residents to build affordable emergency kits, safeguard key documents, and practice detailed family plans. Theyāre also promoting the local āGet to Know Your Neighborsā campaign so isolated Floyd County residents have support during floods, storms, or other crises, and urging everyone to sign up for Citizenās Alert notifications. 
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ā¢ VHSL Football Top Tens ā Entering 9-17-26 Games (on3.com) ā Floyd County High Schoolās football team has earned an honorable mention in the latest statewide VHSL Class 2 rankings, reflecting a strong 2ā0 start. The list breaks down top teams across all six classifications, recent standout performances, and key upsets, giving Floyd fans a sense of where their program stands against Virginiaās best. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Floyd
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Upcoming Events in
Floyd
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ā Featured events ā
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Richie & Rosie Live ā
Floyd Country Store, Floyd
7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
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Sunday Hatha Yoga with Leia Jones ā
June Bug Center, 251 Parkway Ln. S., Floyd
9:30 am -
Cruise In and Music Jam ā
Wildwood Farms, 2380 Floyd Highway South, Floyd
1:00 pm -
Live Music at Chateau Morrisette Winery ā
Chateau Morrisette Winery, 287 Winery Rd SW, Floyd
1:00 pm -
Sunday Music Jams ā
Floyd Country Store, Floyd
1:30 pm -
Sunday Music Jams at the Floyd Country Store ā
The Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd
1:30 pm -
The Good Life Gathering ā
The Book House of Floyd, 132 N. Locust Street, Floyd
2:00 pm -
Shelter Reservation ā
Rec Park Picnic Shelter, 114 Park Dr NE, Floyd
3:00 pm -
FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" ā
Online
11:30 am -
Fort Chiswell at Floyd County ā
Floyd County High School, 721 Baker St SW, Floyd
7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
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š Events Nearby
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Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Wine Festival ā Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals ā
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am -
Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Wine Festival ā
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
11:00 am -
Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival ā Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals ā
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for PT Customer Experience Team Member in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Floyd here.
š Nearby News
Christiansburg
- Christiansburg volleyball outlasts Cave Spring, 3-1 (wsls.com)
- Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road (nrvnews.com)
- Exclusive Premiere: Makenzie Phipps Celebrates Blue-Collar Life With New Single 'Blue Collared Man' (countryevolution.com)
Ferrum
- Ferrum Students Elect New SGA and Class Leaders (ironbladenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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