A busy, full weekend for Floyd County

DOUG THOMPSON Friday, June 9, 2023

Lots of music, events and more with decent weather in the forecast.

Bulletin! The news business continues to die

Westward ho and a first step towards sobriety

Every week brings news of another newspaper laying off staff. They are not alone. Digital outlets are shutting down or declaring bankruptcy. Same for broadcast news outlets.

My name iis Doug and I’m an alcoholic. This June 6 marks 29 years sober.

First weekend of June is a happening place in Floyd County

Lot to do on weekends in Floyd County.

Weather forecasts are, for the most part, just guesses

Don’t like the weather? Just wait. It is always changing.

The rain on our plain is mostly a pain

The thunderstorms that dumped a torrent of rain on us caused flooding and some power outages.

Remembering Rolling Thunder and Memorial Day

Rolling Thunder may be gone but the day we should remember and honor vets who served and died for their nation remains a special time in our hearts.

Good Grief! Was I ever that young?

Yes, I did have a thick, black beard and a full head of hear back in those days (the 70s).

Vacations, often work-related, and other things to cherish and remember

My wife and I have celebrated trips and meetings with incredible people over more than half a century together. My career as a photojournalist began 60 yers ago and brings many memories to cherish.

Power outages hit Floyd County early Sunday morning

Appalachian Power reports at least 3,455 customers without power in Floyd County early Sunday morning, with failures starting about 0645 hours. The current estimate to

Storms postpone Buffaloes tennis match to close out home schedule

Floyd County High School’s Buffaloes boys varsity tennis team was set to closes out its regular season of home games Tuesday afternoon. against the Radford

Martha Stewart makes the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition at age 81

“This was a rather large challenge. I had to make sure I was ready to pose in a bathing suit. It took a bit of vanity but also a bit of confidence. I thought, “If I’m feeling good enough physically and mentally to do such a thing, I’m up for it.”