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🌱 How this week’s FloydFest traffic and road closures could affect you

Floyd, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Floyd! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this week’s FloydFest traffic and road closures could affect you

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Hatha Yoga with Leia Jones and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salem District weekly traffic alert: July 24-31, 2026 (einpresswire.com) — Expect heavier traffic in Floyd County this weekend as FloydFest continues along Floyd Highway North, with VDOT urging drivers to use Routes 8 and 221 and plan for congestion in town. Several Floyd roads, including Hebron Road and Firehouse Road, face closures or delays for bridge and pipe work through August and September, alongside broader I-81 and regional highway projects that could affect your trips beyond the county.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • United Therapeutics Corporation posted a job opening for QA/QC Manager - DPF in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Floyd here.

🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

  • Jones, Ruth Evangelina (nrvnews.com)
  • Virginia Car Accident Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. Explains How the Commonwealth's Contributory Negligence Rule Affects Crash Claims (minnesotaheadlines.com)
  • Find Top Home Health Aide Jobs in Patrick Springs, VA (care.com)

Ferrum

  • Morgan promoted to head men's soccer coach at Ferrum (greensboro.com)

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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. 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.