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Craig250 to open America250 Celebration with June 14 ‘Sounds of Liberty’ Event
Scene from 2024 Independence Day Parade. Historic program at Highclere Hall will lead Craig County’s local America250 observance Craig County’s...
Read moreDetailsMemorial Day celebrated in Craig County
Members of the community gathered on the Craig County Courthouse lawn for a 10 a.m. commemorative service on Memorial Day...
Read moreDetailsCraig County High School honors graduates of the Class of 2026
A commencement ceremony was held for the Craig County High School Class of 2026 on May 22. Aila Boyd Craig...
Read moreDetailsCraig schools celebrate student success, prepare for summer projects
Aila Boyd As the 2025-26 school year came to a close, Craig County Public Schools celebrated academic achievements, student activities...
Read moreDetailsRecipe of the Week
Shelly Koon Contributing Writer When I retired from being a registered dental hygienist I never thought I would have a...
Read moreDetailsFederal disaster assistance available to Virginia growers impacted by ongoing drought conditions, late freeze
VIRGILINA—With recent rains, Virginia’s drought-stricken growers are expressing cautious optimism that this season still can be salvaged, as state agriculture...
Read moreDetailsFROM THE ARCHIVES: What goes around comes around
By Brian Hoffman From the March 4, 2004 edition of The Salem Times-Register FROM THE SALEM TIMES-REGISTER ARCHIVES Years ago,...
Read moreDetailsRatliff, Calfee receive Soil and Water Conservative District scholarships
Ratliff and Calfee Tiffany Ratliff and Carter Calfee, 2026 graduates of Craig County High School, each received the $2,000 George...
Read moreDetailsCraig County Public Schools accepting preschool applications for 2026-27 school year
Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Craig County Public Schools is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 preschool program through the Virginia Preschool...
Read moreDetailsCraig County school playgrounds, gym to close for summer construction
Craig County Public Schools announced that the elementary playgrounds and main gym will close beginning Monday, May 25, as construction...
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