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Floyd County Community News
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Written by Larry Middleton
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Traffic-jams in downtown Floyd? Yes, Thursday, starting at about 11 a.m., miles of vehicles were headed toward the Floyd-Fest Family Affair event, Southward just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Festival goers most often had to use "satellite" parking, operated by the Floyd Cares group. About 300 units were parked there as of noon; by nightfall, over 1,000. The Virginia State Police and Floyd Fest security ensured safe travel and site environment, while volunteer rescue squads from as far as Blacksburg were on-site to help. |
Afonso I was the first King of Portugal. He defeated his mother to take the throne, ruling first as a vassal of his cousin Alfonso VII of León but later securing Portuguese independence and gaining the title of king. He spent his life in almost ceaseless fighting against the kings of León and Castile. In 1143, Afonso placed his lands under papal protection and secured Castilian recognition of his title. After defeating his mother, Teresa of Leon, in 1128, Afonso sent her into exile where?