Memorial Day: Is it safe out there?
Friday, May 27, 2022
COVID-19 is surging again as an estimated 39.2 million Americans hit the road to also face record gas prices
COVID-19 test is positive: Now what?
Saturday, May 21, 2022
I managed to avoid the Coronavirus by being cautious and always wore a mask, a habit I dropped in recent weeks — a stupid, dangerous move
COVID-19 is still a threat and more vaccines are needed
Friday, May 13, 2022
The nation’s coordinator says more action is needed now, before it is too late.
Facing death or facing it down?
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
At an age when death surrounds us and is a final reality, how long can one beat the odds?
In three days, Floyd adds three new virus cases, two deaths
Thursday, April 21, 2022
On Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health reported two new infections and two deaths in Floyd County. The number was reduced to one, plus two listed earlier from the weekend. on Thursday. The two deaths remained the same. The COVID-19 Coronavirus is down but not out, not by a long shot
Floyd County remains ‘high risk’ area for COVID-19
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control ranks our county a higher risk than most other localities in Virginia.
Ready to ditch your mask and mingle? Think again
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Floyd County remains a high-risk area where CDC still recommends wearing masks and practice social distancing It also means most around here will ignore them.
Choice is yours: Vaccinate and live. Don’t and die
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Four people died from COVID-19 in Floyd County, where only about 35% of adults are fully vaccinated, including a booster shot. Coincidence? Hardly.
Seven school districts sue to stop Youngkin’s mask-optional order
Monday, January 24, 2022
The seven are joined by 51 other school districts in Virginia that are defying the new governor’s controversial order
Lady Buffaloes trample the Cougars 58-44
Friday, January 14, 2022
The ladies return from a COVID quarantine with a win