Local Stories

By Shelly Koon, Contributing Writer There’s a lot to love about Christmas; food, family, friends, and all kinds of other...

BRIDGEWATER—The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association has received a $115,000 grant to expand the use of bulk milk dispensers in school...

INTERSTATE 81Exit 162 Acceleration Ramp Extension, Botetourt County (Updated Dec. 12, 2025) – Work continues to extend the on-ramp from...

Buchanan County man will likely waive grand jury From the December 7, 1994 edition of The New Castle Record A...

The Craig County Public Library will celebrate the Icelandic Christmas tradition of Jolabokaflod later this month by offering free books...

Members of the board voted on the policy update last month. By Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Craig County School Board unanimously...

By Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Craig County School Board voted unanimously Nov. 11 to advance a proposed dress code policy to...

RICHMOND—Deck the halls, plan the gift list, and pack the car. With holiday shopping, errands and family travel in full...

From the March 22, 1994 edition of The New Castle Record They may not read the funnies, but dairy cows...

CULPEPER—From chic commercial spaces to outdoor gazebos, ambitious designers and innovative farmers are breathing new life into old grain bins—...