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Wool products from Black Birch Farm Handcrafted wood cutting boards from Contributing writer Bonnie Cranmer Photos by Bonnie Cranmer Main...

New Castle approved the 311 Tattoo business

Contributing writer Bonnie Cranmer At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Town of New Castle, clarifications about the 311...

Free agricultural education kits available for Virginia classrooms

RICHMOND—Free gifts to educators from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom are intended to bring joy, engagement and inspiration to schoolchildren year-round. ...

Craig County School Board tackles key issues at November meeting Kristina Wyatt-Evans Contributing writer The Craig County School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at the Craig County High School Auditorium. The meeting kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. First up, the board approved the agenda and then took time to recognize some outstanding students who earned industry certifications, Next, citizens from the community had their say, with several emphasizing the need for more funding to support school programs. Superintendent Dwayne Huff then gave his report, highlighting the district’s recent wins like higher test scores, but also touching on challenges such as the teacher shortage. The board then moved on to new business. They approved employee leave incentives and a pay increase for bus drivers who undertake special trips. The board also discussed graduation requirements. They reviewed the requirements for both the standard diploma and the advanced diploma. The board then approved the consent agenda. This included the minutes of the previous meeting, warrants, payroll, financial reports and the personnel list. The board then went into closed session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned after the closed session. In addition to the above, the board also discussed the following items: ● The need for more parent involvement in schools ● The importance of providing students with a well-rounded education ● The need to address the achievement gap ● The importance of school safety The board is committed to providing the best possible education for all students in Craig County.

Kristina Wyatt-Evans Contributing writer The Craig County School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at the...

ED GREEN FUND

Ken Belton and members of the Maroon basketball family have started the “Coach Ed Green Fund” to honor Belton’s mentor...

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL HOME OPENER IS DECEMBER 9

The Craig County girls will open the home basketball season next Monday, December 9, against Staunton River. The Rockets were...

Shirley Jean Adams Harnsberger

Shirley Jean Adams Harnsberger, age 86, of Salem passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson’s....

My trip to Azerbaijan in defense of coal and American fossil fuel innovation

As we approach the end of the year, multiple foreign summits gather and deliberate. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit...

Letter to the Editor: What happened to George?