Local Stories
Local Stories from the New Castle Record.
Rivers, creeks rage over weekend
Craig Creek raged across Rt. 311 in many places on Saturday. Meadow Creek in New Castle is pictured...
Read moreDetailsUSDA funding frozen for distressed farmers
Contributing writer Bonnie Cranme The U.S. Department of Agriculture was one of several departments that has seen its funding impacted...
Read moreDetailsBass Fishing Hall of Fame offering grants to fisheries students and conservation groups again in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has funded over $100,000 in conservation projects since 2020, and in 2024...
Read moreDetailsVDOT Roadwatch
INTERSTATE 81 INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to...
Read moreDetailsNominate your favorite agricultural icon to appear on the State Fair ‘Ag Superheroes’ trading cards
DOSWELL—A new roster of Virginia’s agricultural icons will be immortalized on collectible trading cards at this year’s State Fair of...
Read moreDetailsKeep a lookout for spotted lanternfly egg masses
BLACKSBURG—If you’re looking for an outdoor activity this winter, consider going on a hunt for spotted lanternfly egg masses. ...
Read moreDetailsRecipe of the Week: Eggless peanut butter chocolate cookies
As I watch the ongoing increase in egg prices I wondered if this had happened in the past and why...
Read moreDetailsBoard of Supervisors end land use discussion for now
Contributing writer Bonnie Cranmer On a chilly night in February, the Craig County Board of Supervisors met at the...
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VFW Post 4491 names Person of Year 2024
VFW Post 4491 recently named its Person of the Year, with honorees including: Law Enforcement – Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel L....
Read moreDetailsBoard of Supervisors end land use discussion for now
Contributing writer Bonnie Cranmer On a chilly night in February, the Craig County Board of Supervisors met at the...
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