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🌱 Why Floyd farmers say new vulture permits still aren’t enough.

Floyd, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Floyd! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Floyd farmers say new vulture permits still aren’t enough.
  • Could New River Valley scholarships help pay for your next degree?

Also on today's calendar: Ladies Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Farmers Back Vulture Permit Renewal But Want More Federal Help (tvdelmarva.com) — Livestock producers around Floyd can again apply for free permits to lethally remove a small number of black vultures that threaten newborn animals, under a renewed state depredation program. Local Farm Bureau field director Justin Coleman, based in Floyd County, describes losing a calf to vultures and says the limited permits don’t fully address what farmers see as a growing problem.
   

• Community Foundation of the NRV's Scholarship application now open (pcpatriot.com) — Students from Floyd County now have access to more than $200,000 in New River Valley-focused scholarships for the 2027–2028 school year, with one simple online application. High school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to school can all apply, but they must submit essays, recommendations, and financial details by Friday, January 23, 2027 at 5 p.m.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Floyd. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Floyd here.

🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

  • 3D Printing News Briefs, October 29, 2026: 3D Printed Satellite Parts, Mandrel, Car Accessories, & More (3dprint.com)
  • Huffman, Beverly Wehrs (nrvnews.com)
  • Virginia advanced manufacturing hub receives $24.8M federal grant (virginiabusiness.com)

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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: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. 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.