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People helping others in Floyd County Virginia

Posted on April 3, 2009 by David St Lawrence

Floyd County may be one of the economically poorer counties in the US, but it has a community spirit that makes life here much richer and more satisfying than in many places I have lived. Last Sunday, about 450 people … Continue reading →

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Artists celebrate First Friday in Floyd

Posted on March 11, 2009 by David St Lawrence

Friday nights in Floyd Virginia are a celebration of country music, and on the first Friday of every month the artists of Floyd join in with art exhibits and receptions all over town. Art lovers and artists flocked to the … Continue reading →

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What does the Jacksonville Center do for Floyd County?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by David St Lawrence

It helps keep Floyd green For 13 years, the Jacksonville Center has been supporting artistic endeavors and rural creativity in our region. It is an organization of dedicated volunteers backed up by an extremely small group of paid staff members. … Continue reading →

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Student Art Exhibit at the Jacksonville Center

Posted on January 19, 2008 by David St Lawrence

The third annual Student Art Exhibit is now on display in the Hayloft Gallery at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd, Virginia. It includes work by adult and youthful students. This 8×10 foot "Sunburst" quilt by Barbara Murray filled the South … Continue reading →

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