By Aila Boyd
The Craig County Board of Supervisors approved $56,800 in new funding Oct. 2 to repair deteriorating interior walls at the county courthouse, where plaster has bubbled and cracked for years due to moisture infiltration.
The board amended the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to pull the funds from the county’s general fund balance. An additional $25,000 for related roof liner work was already budgeted this fiscal year, bringing the total project cost to $81,800.
The moisture problems stem from poor drainage and water intrusion through the brick exterior, according to assessments reviewed by county maintenance staff. The board also voted to award the construction contract to Building Specialists Inc., a Class A contractor that submitted the lowest qualified quote.
Supervisors approved both the budget amendment and the contract, with some members abstaining due to conflicts.