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Local Stories from the New Castle Record.
From the Archives: Dobyns gets birthday kiss from governor
By Meg Hibbert, staff writer From the July 19, 2004 edition of the New Castle Record It’s not every day...
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Recipe of the Week
The fact that it’s already the first of August doesn’t surprise me one bit. Summer always goes by so quickly....
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Craig County employee retires after more than 31 years of service
After more than 31 years of serving Craig County residents, Cyrus Artly Bowman, known to many as "Art," has retired...
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Craig Valley Baptist to distribute free backpacks at McCleary back-to-school event
Aila Boyd Craig Valley Baptist Church will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies and other items during McCleary Elementary...
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Snyder named executive director of Salem VA Health Care System
Aila Boyd Tammy Snyder has been named executive director of the Salem VA Health Care System after serving in the...
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Local Office on Aging receives national aging achievement award
ROANOKE — The Local Office on Aging's Emergency Food Pantry has received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, recognizing...
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Recipe of the Week
Chicken drumsticks are the lower portions of the chicken leg. Known for their rich dark meat, they are highly affordable,...
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Help stop the spread of invasive plants in Virginia
RICHMOND—New legislation establishes penalties for invasive plants sold in Virginia. Retailers, landscapers and contractors who fail to provide written notification...
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From the Archives: Beane signs partial scholarship to play basketball for UVA at Wise
By Brian Hoffman From the July 21, 2004 edition of the New Castle Record Andy Beane, son of Johnnie and...
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VDOT Roadwatch
Interstate 81 bridge rehabilitation over Route 670 in Botetourt County A bridge rehabilitation project is underway on I-81 at the...
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