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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. ...
Read moreCraig 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...
Read moreMy 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...
Read moreLetter to the Editor: What happened to George?
As I handle the Facebook account for the newspaper, I am following numerous groups. I tend to get caught up...
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Recipe of the Week: Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow It’s time to start thinking of Christmas gifts. I must admit I have given some bad gifts in...
Read moreVDOT Roadwatch
INTERSTATE 81 INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to...
Read moreFrom the Archives: Nearly 100 scouts meet for Catawba District Fall Camporee at the Pines
From the November 2, 1994 edition of The New Castle Record On Sept. 23-25 nearly 100 boys along with...
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Duddings team up with The Feel Good Tour
Rick and Laura Dudding team up with The Good Feel Tour, Bill Hudson and Al Coffey, as they gathered donated...
Read moreCraig County by the Numbers
By Anita Firebaugh, Contributing Writer Craig County residents are really into computers, according to U.S. Census Bureau. The Census...
Read moreAverage price for a Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $10 less than last year
RICHMOND—The average price for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $81.07, down from a record-high $91.30 in 2023. ...
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